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Wolfe County, Kentucky

Wolfe County, the 110th county in order of formation, is located in eastern Kentucky. It is bounded by Powell, Menifee, Morgan, Magoffin, Breathitt, and Lee counties and has an area of 223 square miles. The county was formed in 1860 from portions of Owsley, Breathitt, Powell and Morgan counties, and was named for Nathaniel Wolfe, an eloquent criminal lawyer who represented Jefferson County in the Kentucky legislature (1853-55, 1859-63). The seat of Wolfe County is CAMPTON.

The population of the rural county was 5,669 in 1970; 6,698 in 1980; and 6,503 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.wolfecounty.com.

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

• Wolfe County Museum & Historical Society, P.O. Box 696, Campton, KY 41301-0696
• 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

Wolfe County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

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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.

Wolfe County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1861 and Land Records from 1887 and is located at PO Box 400, Campton, KY 41301-0400; Phone: (606) 668-3515, FAX: (606) 668-3367 .

Wolfe County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1887 and Court Records from 1818 and is located at Courthouse, Court & Washington Streets, P O Box 296, Campton KY 41301; Phone 606-668-3092.

Wolfe County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 155, Campton, KY 41301; Office: 606-668-6923.

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• BLM Land Records - covers federal land sales in the State of Kentucky. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
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Wolfe 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.

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

• Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
• FREE Wolfe 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.
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Wolfe County, KY Census Records

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

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1860 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1860 U.S. Census Guide
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• 1860 Wolfe County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1860. - Ancestry

1870 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1870 U.S. Census Guide
• 1870 Wolfe 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 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1880 U.S. Census Guide
• 1880 Wolfe 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 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1890 U.S. Census Guide
• 1890 Wolfe 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
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1900 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1900 U.S. Census Guide
• 1900 Wolfe County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1900. - Ancestry
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1910 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1910 U.S. Census Guide
• 1910 Wolfe 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 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1920 U.S. Census Guide
• 1920 Wolfe 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 Wolfe County, KY Census Records

• 1930 U.S. Census Guide
• 1930 Wolfe 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

Wolfe County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

Wolfe County, KY Church & Bible Records

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• Wolfe County, Kentucky Church Books at Amazon.com