Alexandria, campbell county, kentucky court order book 6, page 303, april 26, 1852 heirs of edward turner of campbell county, kentucky copied and contributed by margaret strebel hartman. The new history of shelby county shelby county historical society on. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your shelby county ancestors. The fiveman quarterly court was called into session in a log cabin near main and winchester in the raucous river settlement of memphis. Shelby county has great people who have worked with the board on preserving two cemeteries logan and shannon that the kentucky historical society has now deemed worthy of the distinction of kentucky pioneer cemetery. Members receive newsletters keeping them informed of upcoming meetings, local projects. John david myles is the author of the new book historic architecture of shelby county, kentucky, 17921915. Shelby county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in shelby county. Shelby county kentucky historical society home facebook. In addition, the databases would be indexed and crosslinked, so that even if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located in the index.
The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Not only do you get the downhome feel of a small town, but you are close enough to the more metropolitan cities to enjoy all aspects of life without the big city feel. Richard breeding was born prior to 21 june 1753 and as he is listed last in the indenture that his father provided for his children, he was probably a very young child. Shelby county kentucky online land records kentucky. Shelby county is part of the louisvillejefferson county, ky in metropolitan statistical area.
The shelby county courthouse is located in shelbyville, kentucky. The county was founded in 1792 and named for isaac shelby, the first governor of kentucky. You are not on the shelby county official website, you are on, a private website that is not affiliated with any government agency. Buy products related to county kentucky history books and see what. Kentucky county history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Shelby county archives table of contents maintained by. Shelby county, kentucky genealogy records online images of. Williss history of shelby county is still the best source on the founding and founders of this pivotal kentucky county. The shelby county historical societys annual picnic will feature kentucky chautauqua presenter kelly oconnell brengelman as suffragette madeline mcdowell breckinridge. Be the first to ask a question about history of shelby county, kentucky. Members receive newsletters keeping them informed of upcoming meetings, local projects and topics of local, regional, and state interest. Below you will find a collection of offline providers for kentucky state county of shelby public records, these are both governmental agencies and privately run organizations. History of shelby county, kentucky shelby county was for a long time the geographical center of the united states and for a longer period its center of population.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment womens suffrage. History of shelby county, kentucky george lee willis snippet view 1929. Providing shelbyville, kentucky residents with digital resources, historical records, weekly events, printing services, and much more. Richard and frances breeden in the american revolution. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The new history of shelby county kentucky download ebook. Illinois, indiana, missouri and kentucky libraries, and counties surrounding shelby county that. History of shelby county, kentucky, book, 1929 worldcat. Click download or read online button to get the new history of shelby county kentucky book now.
Shelby county kentucky online land records search our online database for land in several kentucky counties. Look up recorded information of shelby county including demographics and local economy. Find out what was left behind and to whom in 200 years of kentucky probate records. Kentucky shelby county recorder information the county clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in shelby county. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. This book was originally published in 1887 by the f. Its name is in honor of isaac shelby, the first governor of kentucky. Ellsberry selfpublished more than 300 books, and most of them are available for sale.
Thousands of free family biographies and vintage county maps are. Register of the kentucky historical society, april,1970, vol 68, no 2 by igleheart, e. To ask other readers questions about history of shelby county, kentucky. Learn more about state of kentucky court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research. A brief history of shelby county shelby county, tn. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in shelby county, kentucky this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in shelby county, kentucky, united states. Shelby county, ky data collection kentucky african american griots. We have limited resources on the far eastern and western kentucky counties. Cemeteries in shelby county, kentucky by shelby county historical society ky. A history of shelby county illinois historical and genealogical society the organization was. Usgenweb kentucky archives shelby county court records directory source. Sk publications po box 8173 wichita ks 672080173 phone 316 6853201 fax 316 2604976 email. The county government of shelby is found in the county seat of shelbyville. Microfilm of originals at the shelby county courthouse in shelbyville, kentucky.
History of shelby county, kentucky written, compiled, and edited by geo. History of kentucky edition 6 henry, oldham, shelby. The new history of shelby county kentucky by shelby county. In 1792, when kentucky county, virginia, had been made into a state of three counties, one of which was jefferson, shelby county, named for the states first governor, was carved out of the latter, and was the third created after kentucky was admitted into the union.
History of shelby county, kentucky 1929 sold, no longer available. If you have any events or news you would like added. It was settled by the scotchirish and the county seat is named glasgow after glasgow, scotland. Shelby county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. Shelby county biographies this space is for reserved for any biographies that you might wish to write about your ancestral family members. Shelby county public library shelbyville, kentucky. After receiving approval from the kentucky abc, please visit the shelby county abc administrators office at 419 washington st shelbyville, ky to purchase your shelby county abc license. Location of shelby county in kentucky this is a list of the national register of historic places listings in shelby county, kentucky. The first of shelbys peculiarly large number of stations was that of the. Guide to shelby county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. It is asked that they resemble the format of prior submissions as located below in the shelby county biographies page of the kygenweb. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records. Shelby county public library genealogy and local history.
Whether you live here or are just visiting, we are glad you stopped by. Shelby county, kentucky, marriage bond index, 17911822 ancestry. Genealogy trails history group shelby county, kentucky genweb project source. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. History of shelby county kentucky download ebook pdf.
History of union county, kentucky 1886 sold, no longer available. History of shelby county, kentucky heritage books, inc. History of kentucky edition 6 henry, oldham, shelby, spencer. Suzanne shephard kygenweb archives state file manager. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Barren county probate records available to members of kentucky. Many people in this society that know the rich history in shelby county, kentucky and there is s. Buy history of shelby county, kentucky by willis, george lee isbn. Shelby county was for a long time the geographical cent. Compiled under the auspices of the shelby county genealogicalhistorical societys committee on printing, please sign up. Henry, oldham, shelby, spencer, and trimble counties, kentucky 144 pages of genealogy and history for five counties in north central kentucky including 462 family biographies. Thomas mitchell was born on december 16, 1777 a native of augusta county, virginia. Shelby county is close to louisville but different being a small town and county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Once payment is received, the shelby county abc enforcement. Shelby county probate records and wills i place this listing here as found on the internet strictly as an index listing. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section kentucky local histories.
History of shelby county, kentucky history of shelby county, kentucky by using this website you consent to our use of cookies. The library serves a population of 43,068 residents. Shelby county, kentucky free public records black book online. Welcome to our business card online directory with video and much, much more. Welcome to our shelby county family history research page. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Enter your email address to subscribe to this website and receive notifications of new posts by email. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in shelby county, kentucky, united states. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in kentucky, where collected databases would be stored. Shelby county was for a long time the geographical center of the united states and for a longer period its center of population.
Genealogy records available to members of kentucky pioneers indexes to wills and estates. Local histories are available for shelby county, kentucky genealogy. Mar 06, 2017 barren county was established in 1798 from land provided by green county and warren counties. It was squire boone, the younger brother of daniel boone, who began the settlement of shelby county. Books were created in order of time with all books with an alpha letter and no number followed by the same alpha letter and a number denoting they are later books. Publication date 1883 topics shelby, county, ohio, history collection opensource language. The first of shelby s peculiarly large number of stations was that of the painted stone. Shelby county is en kreis inn usbundsstaat kentucky. Bagdad chesnut grove christianburg clark clay village cropper finchville harrisonville. Situated between louisville and lexington, it is a perfect place to settle. The couple then settled near the headwaters of south fork clear creek or mulberry creek. Another family was the thomas mitchell family who moved to shelby county in 1784. Buy history of shelby county, kentucky book online at best prices in india on.
Livingstons law register, 1851 shelby county lawyers source. Harris henry high school hill hocker hustonville isaac shelby jacob jane jesse john joseph july june. Six courthouses have served the county throughout its history, the first built of logs. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Link to all levels of shelby county government and their sites with services which provide public information. Click download or read online button to get history of shelby county kentucky book now.
This library is affiliated with the library system that serves shelby county, ky. The archives coordinator has no additional county resources and cannot do lookups. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Shelby county, kentucky, marriage bond index, 17911822. Shelby county is a county equivalent area found in kentucky, usa. Shelby county, kentucky wills, estates, deeds shelby county was formedn 1792 and was named for isaac shelby, the first governor of kentucky.
The shelby county genealogy home page of the kygenweb project. The collection of the library contains 66,894 volumes. Roughly half of the book is devoted to the county s geology and geography, first settlers and settlements, churches and schools, courts and jails, newspapers, cemeteries, and other county. Membership in the shelby county historical society is open to all who are interested in the study and preservation of the history of shelby county, its communities and families. Please understand the archives coordinator is a volunteer and has a full life and job and does not have time to do lookups or research. Shelby county, kentucky map of shelby county, ky where is. Named for the first governor of kentucky and revolutionary war hero isaac shelby, the countys first government was appointed by the general assembly. At any rate, it was a boone who began the settlement of shelby county territory.
Shelby county, kentucky free public records searches at black book online. Shelby county, ky free public records criminal arrests. A history of jessamine county, kentucky, from its earliest settlement to 1898 by bennett h. History of nicholas county, kentucky 1976 sold, no longer available. Search shelby county public records using best found research sources online. National register of historic places listings in shelby. He married rebecca ketcham, daughter of daniel ketcham. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions. Submit the abc application signed by the shelby county abc administrator to the ky abc office. Shelby county, kentucky genealogy and history genealogy trails.
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