Kentucky genealogy books for the counties of adair, allen. Will book 1, 18821907 family history library abstracts from simpson county, kentucky. Bell county courthouse records were lost in fires in 1914 and 1918. The grantors must sign the deed and the signatures must be acknowledged notarized. Allen county, kentucky was created on january 11, 1815 from barren county and warren county. Clinton county historical society, mcdowell publications, 2001. Probate records are held by the simpson county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the simpson county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. This book was originally published in 1887 as the history of kentucky, edition 3 by f. Simpson county kentucky families past and present november. History simpson county was established in 1819 from allen, logan, and warren counties. The kentucky historical society is an agency of the kentucky tourism, arts and heritage cabinet, an affiliate of the smithsonian, has full.
Box 242 franklin, ky 4250242 270 5867184 phone 270 5988914 fax office hours. Simpson county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the free. Christian county, kentucky was formed in 1797 from a divistion of logan county. While driving through downtown franklin i passed the simpson country. Whether you are a parent, teacher, student, researcher, or history enthusiast, click the options below to enjoy our online resources and activities, including virtual field trips, videos, media links, activities, catalogs, research tools, and much more. Where can find simpson county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Simpson county criminal records are documents that list an individuals criminal history in simpson county, kentucky. The kentucky historical society is celebrating 20 years at the thomas d. And our interchanges are not clogged with commuter traffic, just two easyoff, easyon exits. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in simpson county, kentucky this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in simpson county, kentucky, united states. Paper titled brief history of franklin and simpson county, kentucky written by j.
The spiralbound book is a compilation of biographies from the 1885 book, kentucky. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers in the northwest indian war, and was killed during the war of 1812 in the battle of river raisin. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. National register of historic places listings in simpson.
Simpson county kygenweb site kentucky archives toc. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy history ky, franklin. Simpson county kentucky was created by a legislative act of 28. A total of nine editions or book volumes were published of the history of kentucky, each covering a completely separate group of counties. List citizens of clinton county, kentucky who served in the military from the revolution to the the year 2000.
The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map. Many thanks to betty sellers, former coordinator, for all her work on the. Records shady grove baptist church simpson county, kentucky. Cemeteries in simpson county, kentucky find a grave. Simpson county kentucky 18191831 may 19, 1882 december 6, 1886 deeds.
Allen, barren, breckenridge, edmonson, grayson, hardin, hart, larue, meade, metcalfe, monroe, simpson, and warren counties, kentucky. Tours are conducted by the staff of the simpson county historical society. View all hotels near simpson county archives and museum on tripadvisor. The county seat is franklin in 2010 the county population was 17,327 in a land area of 234. Jessamine county, kentucky history and biographies complete details and surnames 74 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8.
Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. The general assembly made taylorsville the official county seat in december, 1824 and in 1829 the town was incorporated. Simpson county history and biographies extracted from history of kentucky by lewis collins ca 1882 and kentucky. Simpson county archives and museum franklin 2020 all. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers in the northwest indian war, and was killed in the battle of river raisin during the war of 1812.
This simpson county book includes information on simpson county historical society, taxpayers, communities, businesses, organizations, memorials, anniversaries, churches, family history, and more. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in simpson county, kentucky, united states. The county was named for captain spear spencer, a valiant indian fighter who lost his life at tippecanoe. This softbound book is an informative overview of many aspects of simpson county including county officials, lawyers, doctors, organizations, churches, education, etc. The elevation in the county ranges from 490 to 928 feet above sea level. Khs works to educate and engage the public through kentucky history onsite, on the road, or online.
Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free. In 2010 the county population was 17,327 in a land area of 234. Simpson county kentucky historical society simpson county archives and museum 206 n college street franklin, ky 424 telephone. Includes history and genealogy for the ky cities of franklin, middleton, hillsdale, neosheo. It was formed in 1819 from allen, logan, and warren counties. We now have two buildings directly across the street from each other. Volume i contains marriages from the following counties, which includes the date of inception for the county. Included are photos and descriptions of military service. Simpson county, ky free public records criminal arrests. Christian county kentucky shares its southern border with montgomery county, tennessee. This book was compiled by the simpson county historical society in 1989. Franklin, kentucky is the stop on i65 everything you need in one stop. Simpson county, kentucky kentucky atlas and gazetteer.
Jessamine county, kentucky revolutionary soldiers biographies complete details james l. However, only order book d and mortgage book b were lost. Simpson county was established in 1819 from allen, logan, and warren counties. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Autograph book of nancy arianna anna sloss watkins, simpson county. Ballard, calloway, fulton, graves, hickman, marshall, mccracken counties, kentucky 384 pages of history and genealogy for 7 counties in western kentucky including 761 family biographies. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers. Simpson county, kentucky free public records searches at black book online. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers in the northwest indian war, and was killed during the war of 1812 in the battle of river raisin geography. Kniffin, with a brief excerpt on the area from kentucky, a guide to the bluegrass state, a 1939 product of the wpa writers program. Simpson county schools will be closed today friday february 7th.
Genealogy trails history group simpson county, kentucky source. Simpson county vital records can be found at the kentucky department of health vdh office of vital. Simpson county, kentucky simpson county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi kentaki savezna drzava. Joseph henry covington, of franklin, has been prominently identified with political and educational affairs in simpson county, kentucky, for the past twenty years and his contribution to the progress and development of this section of the state is of most insistent order. Item was kept in the memorial record f683 along with a calendar page noting the time of day bert died broadside 1679. Presented by kentucky genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Ballard county courthouse most records were destroyed in a courthouse fire on 17 feb 1880.
Remember that kentucky was first fincastle county, virginia, then became kentucky county june 17, 1776. Simpson county s demographic and housing acs survey of 17,551 being 0. Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. Visited the old stone jailhouse and got a wonderful lesson on the history of town. The document must be filed in the county clerks office of the county where the property is located or the greater part. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. Soon thereafter the first county court house was erected on public square. Simpson county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. Simpson county is in the pennyrile region of kentucky.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in simpson county. Websites edit edit source simpson county, ky history, records, facts and. Google books simpson county court records directory source. Simpson county, kentucky history 18191969 unknown on. Additional free genealogy and map resources the history of kentucky edition 1. Welcome to simpson county, kentucky history and genealogy. Simpson county archives and museum franklin 2020 all you. Browse items by nkaa entries notable kentucky african.
Simpson county fiscal court po box 242 franklin ky 425 270 5867184. Simpson county, kentucky free public records black book online. Cemeteries in simpson county, kentucky, a find a grave. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen. The lady that lead us around was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Adopt this county usgenweb archives coordinator when emailing, please put simpson county archives in the subject line. Kentucky county marriages, 17831965 includes simpson county source. The author shows the reader the geology, boundaries and topography of the county, as well as a look at the first visitors and settlers and the countys first century. A military history of clinton county, kentucky, a tribute to those who served 17752000. The county was named in honor of john allen 177118, hero of the battle of frenchtown in the war of 1812 the allen county courthouse is located in scottsville, kentucky.
Search for multiple counties or parishes in the form county a, county b, county c with counties or parishes separated by commas ex. Fayette county may 1, 1780, jefferson county may 1, 1780, nelson county october 18, 1784, bourbon county october 17, 1785, mercer county october 17, 1785. Kentucky historical society adventure through the past. Simpson county, kentucky usgenweb genealogy archive. He was born in this county on march 18, 1860, and is a son of madison and mary wright covington, both of. Business address 103 west cedar street franklin, ky 424. Guide to simpson county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Simpson countys demographic and housing acs survey of 17,551 being 0. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. There is an alphabetical listing of those married, sorted by last name of groom, including the date of marriage. Simpson county kentucky families past and present by simpson county historical society, november 1989, turner publishing company ky edition, hardcover in english. A criminal record may include an individuals arrests, warrants, criminal charges filed, and convictions and sentences for criminal offenses.
Please remember, i cannot respond to queries about ancestors or addresses return to. American community survey separates various ethnicities depending on the areas population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. Compilation of membership data in minute book of shady grove baptist church,simpson county, kentucky. Valid values are any county or parish in the united states and puerto rico counties or parishes should be spelled correctly, but case does not matter. This book was originally published in 1885 by the f. Includes members name, date of admission and dismissal, and miscellaneous information. Part two gives a more indepth look into the stations of the county and its many towns and villages. Learn more about state of kentucky court, tax, land and probate records allen. Simpson county history kentucky bicentennial edition, 17921992.
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