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Washington County, Kentucky

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Washington County was created on June 2, 1792 from Nelson County , the tenth in order of formation, is located in central Kentucky in the Outer Bluegrass region. The county is entirely within the watershed of Salt River, and fertile farms and pastures lie between the numerous hills, or knobs. The county seat is SPRINGFIELD.

The population of the county was 10,728 in 1970; 10,764 in 1980; and 10,411 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.washingtoncountyky.com/ .

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

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Washington 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.

Washington County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1792 and Land Records from 1792 and is located at PO Box 466 , Springfield, KY 40069-0446; Phone: (859) 336-5425, FAX: (859) 336-5408 .

Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1792 and Court Records from 1792 and is located at Courthouse, 111 Cross Main Str, Springfield, KY 40069; 859-336-3761, FAX: 859-336-9824.

Washington County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 120 East Main Street, Springfield, KY 40069; Office: 859-336-5420.

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

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Washington 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.

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

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Washington County, KY Census Records

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

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Washington County, Kentucky are 1810, 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 Washington 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.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in this 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. Washington Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Washington veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.

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

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

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Washington County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Washington County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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