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Woodford County, Kentucky

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The ninth Kentucky county and the last organized by Virginia prior to Kentucky's separation, Woodford County was created from Fayette County on November 12, 1788. The 192-square-mile county was named in honor of Gen. William Woodford, a Virginia officer in the Revolutionary War who died a prisoner of war of the British. VERSAILLES is the county seat.

The county had 14,434 inhabitants in 1970; 17,778 in 1980; and 19,955 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://woodfordcounty.ky.gov/

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

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Woodford 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.

Woodford County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1789 and Land Records from 1789 and is located at 103 South Main Street, Suite 120, Versailles, KY 40383-1298; Phone: (859) 873-3421, FAX: (859) 873-0196 .

Woodford County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1789 and Court Records from 1789 and is located at Courthouse, 130 Court Street, Versailles, KY 40383; Phone Number(s): 859-873-3711.

Woodford County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse, Room 108, Versailles, KY 40383, Office: 859-873-4101.

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

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Woodford 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.

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

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Woodford County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1790 Woodford County, KY Census Records

1800 Woodford County, KY Census Records

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1840 Woodford County, KY Census Records

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1890 Woodford County, KY Census Records

1900 Woodford County, KY Census Records

1910 Woodford County, KY Census Records

1920 Woodford County, KY Census Records

1930 Woodford County, KY Census Records

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Woodford County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Woodford County, KY Church & Bible Records

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