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Wayne County, Kentucky

Wayne County, the forty-third county in order of formation, is located in the south-central section of Kentucky along the state border with Tennessee. Created in 1800 from parts of Pulaski and Cumberland counties, it was named in honor of Gen. Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero. The 446-square-mile county is bordered by Clinton, Russell, Pulaski, and McCreary counties. The county seat is MONTICELLO.

The population of the county was 14,268 in 1970; 17,022 in 1980; and 17,468 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.waynecounty.ky.gov/.

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

• Wayne County Historical Society, P.O. Box 320, Monticello KY 42633
• The Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601; 877-444-7867
• The Kentucky Genealogical Society, PO Box 153, Frankfort, KY 40602-0153
• Family History Library

Wayne 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.

Wayne County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1801 and Land Records from 1800 and is located at PO Box 565, Monticello, KY 42633-0565; Phone: (606) 348-5721, FAX: (606) 348-8303 .

Wayne County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1801 and Court Records from 1801 and is located at Courthouse, 109 North Main Street, Suite 6, Monticello, KY 42633; Phone 606-348-5841, Fax: 606-348-4225 .

Wayne County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 55 N Main St, Ste 107, Monticello, KY 42633; Office: 606-348-6621.

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

• Order Wayne County Court, Civil or Criminal Records Online
• BLM Land Records - covers federal land sales in the State of Kentucky. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
• Wayne County, Kentucky Court Books at Amazon.com

Wayne 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.

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

• Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
• FREE Wayne County Social Security Death Index Search - Search millions of death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research. New content added weekly! Most comprehensive SSDI site online!
• Kentucky Vital Records Project - Birth, marriage and death records submitted by site visitor. We also have the Kentucky Death Index in the database. Some site visitors donate transcribed records with images, other donate collections of digital images which are transcribed by volunteers.
• Wayne County, Kentucky Birth, Marriage & Death Books at Amazon.com

Wayne County, KY Census Records

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

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Wayne 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 Wayne 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. Wayne Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Wayne veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.

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

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

1800 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1800 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1800 Census Extract Form
• 1800 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 04 August 1800. - Ancestry

1810 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1810 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1810 Census Extract Form
• 1810 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 06 August 1810. - Ancestry

1820 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1820 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1820 Census Extract Form
• 1820 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 07 August 1820. - Ancestry

1830 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1830 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1830 Census Extract Form
• 1830 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1830. - Ancestry

1840 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1840 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1840 Census Extract Form
• 1840 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1840. - Ancestry

1850 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1850 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1850 Census Extract Form
• 1850 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1850. - Ancestry

1860 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1860 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1860 Census Extract Form
• 1860 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1860. - Ancestry

1870 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1870 U.S. Census Guide
• 1870 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1870.
• Download Free US 1870 Census Extract Form

1880 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1880 U.S. Census Guide
• 1880 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1880. - Ancestry (free search index and print images)
• Download Free US 1880 Census Extract Form

1890 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1890 U.S. Census Guide
• 1890 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1890. While much of this census was lost in a fire, Ancestry has gathered records from that time period to create an 1890 Census Substitute. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1890 Census Extract Form

1900 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1900 U.S. Census Guide
• 1900 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1900. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1900 Census Extract Form

1910 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1910 U.S. Census Guide
• 1910 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 15 April 1910. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1910 Census Extract Form

1920 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1920 U.S. Census Guide
• 1920 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 January 1920. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1920 Census Extract Form

1930 Wayne County, KY Census Records

• 1930 U.S. Census Guide
• 1930 Wayne County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 April 1930. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1930 Census Extract Form

Wayne County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

• Cemetery Records at Archives.com
• Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
• Wayne County, Kentucky Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
• Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com

Wayne County, KY Church & Bible Records

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