
Sixty-fourth in order of formation, Todd County in southwestern Kentucky was formed on December 30, 1819, from parts of Christian and Logan counties. The county was named in honor of Col. John Todd, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks on August 19, 1782. Todd and his brothers Robert and Levi were instrumental in founding Lexington. ELKTON, the county seat, was incorporated on May 18, 1820.
Population of the county was 10,823 in 1970; ,874 in 1980; and 10,940 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.toddcounty.ky.gov/.
Below is a list of Todd County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Kentucky Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Todd County.
Kentucky Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information. American court files mirror U.S. history. Buried away in Kentucky courthouses and archives everywhere are the dreams and frustrations of millions of citizens. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in Kentucky court records.
Todd County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1820 and Land Records from 1820 and is located at PO Box 307, Elkton, KY 42220-0307; Phone: (270) 265-2363, FAX: (270) 265-2588 .
Todd County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1820 and Court Records from 1820 and is located at Courthouse, 202 East Washington Street, Elkton KY 42220; Phone Number(s): 270 265-5631.
Todd County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 593, Elkton, KY 42220; Office: 270-265-9966.
Below is a list of online resources Todd County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Todd County public records for Birth Certificate & Death Certificates can be found at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, Ordering information is listed below. Copies of Todd County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Todd county clerk. Records of Todd County Divorce proceedings are available from the Todd County clerk of the circuit court.
Order Kentucky Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce and Marriage Certificates from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person.
Below is a list of online resources Todd County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Todd County, Kentucky are 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Earlier U.S. censuses for Kentucky were destroyed, but published tax lists serve as a replacements for the lost 1790 and 1800 censuses.
Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Todd County, Kentucky are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Union Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Union veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.
Below is a list of online resources Todd County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd County Census Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Todd County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd County Census Records.
1820 Todd County, KY Census Records
1830 Todd County, KY Census Records
1840 Todd County, KY Census Records
1850 Todd County, KY Census Records
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1900 Todd County, KY Census Records
1910 Todd County, KY Census Records
1920 Todd County, KY Census Records
1930 Todd County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Todd County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Todd County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Todd Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Todd County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.