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{{KY Biographies Intro|Daviess}} | {{KY Biographies Intro|Daviess}} | ||
− | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.usbiographies.org/biographies/index.php?358 KY Biographies], Kentucky Biographies Project |
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations === | === Business, Commerce, and Occupations === | ||
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{{KY Court Intro|Daviess}} | {{KY Court Intro|Daviess}} | ||
− | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.kykinfolk.com/court/court.htm Abstracts of Early Kentucky Supreme Court Cases], KYGenWeb |
*[http://recordsproject.com/court/kentucky.asp Kentucky Court of Justice Research & Reference] | *[http://recordsproject.com/court/kentucky.asp Kentucky Court of Justice Research & Reference] | ||
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*[[African American Research]] (US) has more information about the kinds of records available | *[[African American Research]] (US) has more information about the kinds of records available | ||
− | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyafamer/ The KY African American Griots Project] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20171203151002/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/~kyafamer/ The KY African American Griots Project] |
*[[Kentucky Minorities|Kentucky Minorities]] has information specific to Kentucky African Americans. | *[[Kentucky Minorities|Kentucky Minorities]] has information specific to Kentucky African Americans. | ||
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/history/hangings.html Sandi Gorin's Tips], Hangings in Kentucky 1792-1900 | *[http://www.kygenweb.net/history/hangings.html Sandi Gorin's Tips], Hangings in Kentucky 1792-1900 | ||
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=== Military Records === | === Military Records === | ||
{{KY Military Intro|Daviess}} | {{KY Military Intro|Daviess}} | ||
− | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kymil/ Military Resources] ~ Revolutionary War through Civil War | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20170413224023/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/~kymil/ Military Resources] ~ Revolutionary War through Civil War |
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{{KY Korean War Intro|Daviess }} | {{KY Korean War Intro|Daviess }} | ||
− | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kybath/korea.htm Korean War Memorial], Korean War Memorial for Soldiers from KY, KYGenWeb | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20170912161707/http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/~kybath/korea.htm Korean War Memorial], Korean War Memorial for Soldiers from KY, KYGenWeb |
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
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*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas], African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources | *[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas], African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources | ||
*[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-KY-NDX.html Obituary Depot], Kentucky Newspaper Citations | *[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-KY-NDX.html Obituary Depot], Kentucky Newspaper Citations | ||
− | *[ | + | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70050 Obituary Daily Times], Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries (Ancestry) |
*[http://www.tngenweb.org/madison/smith/jktsmith.htm#nca Nashville Christian Advocate Death Abstracts] | *[http://www.tngenweb.org/madison/smith/jktsmith.htm#nca Nashville Christian Advocate Death Abstracts] | ||
Revision as of 00:56, 22 June 2018
Guide to Daviess County, Kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Tax Records
- 2.27 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information
Description
County Courthouse
Daviess County Courthouse
212 St Ann Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270-685-8434[2]
Daviess County Website
Daviess County, Kentucky Record Dates
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
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Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1852 | 1815 | 1852 | 1815 | 1812 | 1820 | |
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Record Loss
1865--A disaster destroyed some records.
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Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Kentucky county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Kentucky County Boundary Maps" (1776-1939) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. |
County Pronunciation
Populated Places
The following are locations in Daviess County, Kentucky:
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
- KY Biographies, Kentucky Biographies Project
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
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The following web sites have additional information on Daviess county cemeteries.
- Interment.net, Kentucky cemetery records by county.
- Cemetery Junction, Links to cemetery transcriptions
- Naming the Forgotten, The Eastern State Hospital Project
- Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, Local volunteers may take photographs of headstones found in county cemeteries.
- ePodunk list of Daviess County cemeteries gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.
Census Records
Historical populations | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1820 | 3,876 | ||
1830 | 5,209 | 34.4% | |
1840 | 8,331 | 59.9% | |
1850 | 12,362 | 48.4% | |
1860 | 15,549 | 25.8% | |
1870 | 20,714 | 33.2% | |
1880 | 27,730 | 33.9% | |
1890 | 33,120 | 19.4% | |
1900 | 38,667 | 16.7% | |
1910 | 41,020 | 6.1% | |
1920 | 40,733 | −0.7% | |
1930 | 43,779 | 7.5% | |
1940 | 52,335 | 19.5% | |
1950 | 57,241 | 9.4% | |
1960 | 70,588 | 23.3% | |
1970 | 79,486 | 12.6% | |
1980 | 85,949 | 8.1% | |
1990 | 87,189 | 1.4% | |
2000 | 91,545 | 5.0% | |
Est. 2008 | 94,418 | 3.1% | |
http://ukcc.uky.edu/~census/21059.txt |
For tips on accessing Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy census records online, see: Kentucky Census.
- Kentucky Census Transcriptions 1850-1930, USGenWeb
- Census Images, USGenWeb
- KY Census Online, Links to online census records
- Daviess County, Kentucky Census, 1900 at Ancestry ($)
- Daviess County, Kentucky Census, 1920 at Ancestry ($)
Church Records
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Kentucky denominations, view the Kentucky Church Records wiki page.
- Kentucky Christian Church Directory, ChurchAngel
Catholic
- 1824-1841 - St. Lawrence Catholic Church Baptism Index 1824-1841. Batch C539831 at FamilySearch - free.[5]
- 1831-1841 - St. Lawrence Catholic Church Marriage Index 1831-1841. Batch M539831 at FamilySearch - free.
- Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Lexington
- Catholic Parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville
Court Records
- Abstracts of Early Kentucky Supreme Court Cases, KYGenWeb
- Kentucky Court of Justice Research & Reference
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African Americans
More information about African American resources in Kentucky can be found on the Kentucky African Americans and the United States African Americans Wiki pages.
- African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records available
- The KY African American Griots Project
- Kentucky Minorities has information specific to Kentucky African Americans.
- Sandi Gorin's Tips, Hangings in Kentucky 1792-1900
Funeral Homes
Genealogies
- [Bauman] Bauman, William A. Baumann / Bauman Family of Daviess County, Kentucky: Including a Genealogy of the Related DeLashmutt, Elliott, Higdon, Kuhn, Powell, Trammell and Wilkerson Families: With a Summary of Christian Heinrich Baumann's Descendants in the Luttrell, Melhiser, Mercer, Peterson, and Taylor Families. 2011. Digital version at FamilySearch Books Online - free.
- [Beall] Edgeworth, M.J. Some Descendants of Nathaniel and Eli Beall (Bell), Brothers and Early Settlers of Knottsville Precinct, Daviess County, Kentucky. Donated 1959. Digital version at FamilySearch Books Online - free.
- [Bransford] Bransford, Clifton Wood. "Jacob Ammonet of Virginia: and a Part of His Descendants," Publications of the Southern History Association, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Jan. 1899):35-40. Digitized by Internet Archive. Copy: FHL Film 1015826 Item 18.
- [Clay] Smith, Zachary F. and Mary Rogers Clay. The Clay Family. Louisville, Ky.: John P. Morton and Company, 1899. Digital version at Internet Archive - free.
- [Cottrell] Edgeworth, M.J. Some Descendants of Rev. Reuben Cottrell, Shelby and Daviess Counties, Kentucky. Microfilmed 1968: FHL Film 564126 Item 10.
- [Howard] Hamilton, Anna L. The Genealogy of the Howards of Daviess County, Kentucky and Their Ancestors: English Ancestors, Maryland Emigrants, Kentucky Pioneers, and Early American Catholic Heritage. Whitesville, Ky.: A. Hamilton, 1984. Digital version at FamilySearch Books Online - free.
- [Shoemaker] Edgeworth, M.J. Some Descendants of Price Allen Shoemaker, Daviess County, Kentucky, 1760-1936. Microfilmed 1987: FHL Film 1321500 Item 28.
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Kentucky Land and Property for additional information about early Kentucky land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Kentucky Local Histories.
Maps and Gazetteers
- KYGenWeb compiled list of maps
- Click on the county to go to the KYGenWeb site
- Kentucky.gov for Current and Historical Maps
- Historical Maps of Daviess County (Circa 1876)
Migration
Military Records
- Military Resources ~ Revolutionary War through Civil War
Civil War
Online Records
- 1861-1865 - Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861-1865 - Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry— index (free)
- 1912-1950 - Kentucky Confederate Pension Applications 1912-1950 at FamilySearch — index and images
Regiments. Men in Daviess County served in various regiments and companies. Those listed below were specifically formed in this county:
Confederate Soldiers
- - 10th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry. Companies E and H.
- - 10th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Diamond's), Companies E and H.
- - 10th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry (Johnson's), Companies E and H.
Union Soldiers
- - 12th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry, Companies A, C, D, E, F, G, H and K.
- - 17th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry, Companies I and K.
- - 35th Regiment, Kentucky Infantry, Companies A, C, D, E, F, G, H and I.
World War I
Korean War
- Korean War Memorial, Korean War Memorial for Soldiers from KY, KYGenWeb
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
- USNPL, Kentucky, Kentucky newspaper index with links
- World-Newspapers, Kentucky, Kentucky newspaper index with links
- Kentucky Newspapers on Microfilm
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Obituaries
- Kentucky Footsteps Archives, KYGenWeb
- Kentucky Obituary Sources, KYGenWeb
- Links to research and locate obituaries
- Browning Genealogy Database, Compiled by Charles Browning.
- Kentucky Obituaries, USGenWeb
- Afrigeneas, African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources
- Obituary Depot, Kentucky Newspaper Citations
- Obituary Daily Times, Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries (Ancestry)
- Nashville Christian Advocate Death Abstracts
Other Records
- Kentucky Postcards, USGenWeb
Periodicals
Probate Records
Probate records are held by the Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy Clerk of Court and are housed at the Daviess County, Kentucky Genealogy Courthouse. Microfilmed records can be found online at Kentucky, Probate Records, 1792-1977 for Caldwell, Henry, Hickman, Russell and Trimble counties. See the wiki page Kentucky Probate Records for information about how to use probate records.
Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their place of residence.
Record types: Wills, estates, guardianships, naturalizations, and adoptions.
Online Probate Records
- 1727-1990 Kentucky Probate Records 1727-1990 at FamilySearch — images
- 1774-1999 Kentucky Wills and Probate Records 1774-1999 at Ancestry ($) — index and images
- 1812-1872 Kentucky Pioneers ($) Images of Wills and Estates (destroyed documents refiled at court house)
- 1812-1936 Will Books A to H (1812-1936) have been digitized by FamilySearch - free.
- Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records, Ancestry ($)
School Records
Tax Records
Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and slaves aged 21 to 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district. For more background information and state-wide resources see the wiki page Kentucky Taxation.
- Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records, Ancestry ($)
Vital Records
Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage and divorce records. Although Kentucky enacted a statute in 1852-1862 requiring registration of births and deaths,many counties did not comply. A second law was written in 1874-1879, and 1892-1910 but, again, was not always followed. By 1911, the law was more clearly defined and kept by 1920. Any existing births 1852-1960 and death records 1852-1953 can be accessed online. See How to Find Kentucky Birth Records and How to Find Kentucky Death Records for links to indexes and images.
Original marriage records are held at the office of the Daviess County Clerk, with divorce records 1849-1958 located with the Daviess County Circuit Court. For more information see How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records. For Kentucky divorce records see the wiki page Kentucky Vital Records.
Birth
- 1839-1960 - Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960 at FamilySearch
- 1853-1861 - Daviess County Birth Index 1853-1861. Batch C517281 at FamilySearch - free.[6]
- 1874 - Daviess County Birth Index 1874. Batch C517282 at FamilySearch - free.
- 1911-1912 - Searchable KY Birth Index
Marriage
- 1609-2016 - Kentucky, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1785-1979 - Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979 at FamilySearch
- 1797-1954 - Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1853-1861 - Daviess County Marriage Index 1853-1861. Batch M517281 at FamilySearch - free.
- 1973-2000 - Searchable KY Marriage Records
- 1973-2000 - Kentucky Marriage Records 1973-2000
Death
- 1843-1970 - Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970 at FamilySearch
- 1911-1965 - Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965 at FamilySearch — index
- 1911-2000 - Searchable KY Death Index
- The Social Security Death Index - Searchable
- The Kentucky Vital Records Project, Transcriptions and Images of Kentucky Death Certificates
Divorce
- 1973-1993 - Kentucky Divorces 1973-1993, University of Kentucky Vital Records Databases
Research Facilities
Archives
Family History Centers
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes.
Libraries
Museums
Societies
- Daviess County Historical Society
2020 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301 - Society of Kentucky Pioneers
11129 Pleasant Ridge Road
Utica, KY 42376 - Links and addresses to Kentucky genealogical and historical societies
Websites
- Daviess County, KY History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- KYGenWeb project. Has maps, name indexes, history or other information for each county. Select the county.
- State of Kentucky Website
- USGenWeb Kentucky Archives
- USGenWeb Project USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- Davies County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Daviess County KY Genealogy (Kentucky Genealogy)
- FamilySearch Catalog . Free - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Voice of Dorothy Murphy (b. 1927), life-long resident of Central City, Ky. (2011)
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/f1/Igikentuckyaf.pdf.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/f/f1/Igikentuckyaf.pdf.