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Union County, Kentucky

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The fifty-sixth county in order of formation, Union County is located in western Kentucky. It was formed from part of Henderson County on January 15, 1811, and was probably named for the unanimous agreement of its citizens to create a new county. Morganfield is the county seat.

The population of Union County was 15,882 in 1970; 17,821 in 1980; and 16,557 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://unioncounty.ky.gov/.

Below is a list of Union 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 Union County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Union County.

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Union County County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Kentucky Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records

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.

Union County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1811 and Land Records from 1811 and is located at PO Box 119, Morganfield, KY 42437-0119; Phone: (270) 389-1334, FAX: (270) 389-9135 .

Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1811 and Court Records from 1823 and is located at Annex Building, 121 S. Morgan St. P.O. Box 59, Morganfield, Ky 42437; (270) 389-1811.

Union County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 100 W Main, PO Box 177, Morganfield, KY 42437; Office: 270-389-1933.

Below is a list of online resources Union County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Union Court Records.

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Union County, KY Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Kentucky or Research In Vital Records

Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Union 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 Union County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Union county clerk. Records of Union County Divorce proceedings are available from the Union 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 Union County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Union County Vital Records.

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Union County, KY Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Kentucky

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Union 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 Union 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 Union County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Union County Census Records.

Below is a list of online resources for Union County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Union County Census Records.

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1930 Union County, KY Census Records

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Union County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Kentucky

There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Union County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Union County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources Union Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Union County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.

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Union County, KY Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky

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