The population was 1,388 at the 2010 census, 2 a decline from 1,415 in 2000. I believe that the subsequent history of the county from that year to the present would be sufficient to fill another separate volume, and it is my hope that i, or someone more. Guide to clinton county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Clinton county, home to approximately 11,000 residents, is located between beautiful lake cumberland and dale hollow lake. These 3 volumes are now available at ferguson brothers on cross street in albany, phone 606 3875184.
Clinton county kentucky a pictorial history volume 3 1994 clinton county historical society on. Left an orphan at an early age, his fellowcitizens are proud of that selfrelying spirit and indomitable energy which made him, in his poverty, a cartdriver in the streets of louisville at the age of, a. Record books of seventy six baptist church, clinton county originally. The county was formed in 1835 and named for dewitt clinton, the seventh governor of new york. Sherri bradley clinton county was formed in 1835 from wayne and cumberland counties. Woodford county, kentucky was first surveyed and shaped in 1788. Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. Clinton county historical society, mcdowell publications, 2001. Pa hardcover book local historybuildingsclinton county. Clinton county ky history and genealogy public group.
Clinton county ky history and genealogy public group facebook. Counties named for george clinton, first and third governor of new york, and later the fourth vice president of the united states. The clinton county ky history and genealogy group celebrates the families and individuals who left their footprints on the commonwealth of kentuckys history. An important resource for the study and research of clinton county, ohio history including civil war history and genealogy. Clinton county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The last instructional day for students will be tuesday, may 5th. Home clinton county schools kentucky department of. Most records were lost in a courthouse fire in 1864. The pressrepublican is proud to partner with the clinton county historical association, the clinton county historians office, the alice t. Sunshine and sweet tea boutique and specialty gifts.
The book contains hundreds of family sketches, each with data on the original kentucky immigrant, his wife and children, and. History, world history, kentucky studies, geography, psychology, humanities and driver education. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Henry county, kentucky, thomas bartlett 103 some boyds of harrison county, kentucky104 ancestry of former governor bert thomas combs. Clinton county, kentucky project gutenberg selfpublishing.
Raileys history takes the county through the nineteenth century. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. An informative and historical overview of clinton county, ohio with the full 1915 b. Clinton county is bordered by russell county north, wayne county east, pickett county, tennessee southeast, clay county, tennessee southwest, cumberland. Clinton county was formed on february 20, 1835 from portions of cumberland and wayne counties. Read the text of the legislatcive act that created the new county. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Transcript compiled from official records by frank r. This site will allow you to search the clinton county recorders records online. History of cumberland county kentucky download ebook pdf.
Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Contents kentucky ancestors genealogical quarterly of the kentucky historical society listed below are the contents of kentucky ancestors from the first issue in 1965 to the current issue in a searchable pdf format. Located in southcentral kentucky along the tennessee state line, clinton county was named for earlynineteenth century new york political icon dewitt clinton. The clinton county school board has approved a modified calendar for the remainder of the 1920 school year. Clinton is a home ruleclass city and the county seat of hickman county, kentucky, united states. Iii clinton county historical society, albany, kentucky. The county is in the foothills of south central kentucky, along the tennessee line, it is home to friendly, downhome people. The book contains hundreds of family sketches, each with data on the original kentucky immigrant, his wife and children, and their distinguished and numerous progeny. Ferguson began researching the history of clinton county when he was. Abstracts of field reports from south central kentucky and north. Students at cchs who had perfect attendance for the month of november were rewarded with a hot chocolate and cookie decorating party.
Clinton county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. The county was named in honor of dewitt clinton, governor of new york 18171823. Welcome to the clinton county recorders online records system. The scope of the two present volumes of this book is to trace the history of clinton county from the earliest times to the year 1900. Kentucky history and genealogy network is not associated with any genealogical, historical, or governmental organization. History of marion and clinton counties, illinois books. Will books 1 to 2 18631943 have been digitized by familysearch free. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. View maps of kentucky such as historical county boundaries changes, old historical atlas maps, as well as state d. Clinton county ky historical society home facebook.
These excerpts are from the three volume set of books, early times in clinton county, published by jack ferguson of albany, kentucky in 1986, 1993 and 2003. List citizens of clinton county, kentucky who served in the military from the revolution to the the year 2000. Clinton county, kentucky genealogy and history genealogy trails. I believe that the subsequent history of the county from that year to the present would be sufficient to fill another separate volume, and it is my hope that i, or someone more gifted, will some day have the. Clinton county history center bringing clinton county. Clinton county kentucky genealogy trails history group. Clinton county was organized in 1810, and named after george clinton, vicepresident of the united states, who was of irish ancestry, born in ulster county, new york, in 1739, and died in washington d. Growing up in albany, kentucky in the 1950s by duane bristow and a. A history of the coming to statehood, including negotiations with indians. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. Clinton county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. Clinton county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. Hickman county, kentucky was created on december 19, 1821 from caldwell county and livingston countythe county was named in honor of paschal hickman, military captain killed at the battle of frenchtown.
Clinton county recorders online records system welcome. In 185657 a large contingent of prominent families from clinton county, kentucky. Welcome to clinton county kentucky history and genealogy. Clinton hickman county chamber of commerce kentucky. Usage of this site constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in our disclaimer.
Miner agricultural research institute, and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, clinton county memories. Alexandria, campbell county, kentucky, court order book 1, page 154, november 1811 fortunatus tompkins. Clinton county, kentucky family history and genealogy books. Coached boys varsity basketball as either an assistant or head coach for 24 years at. Clinton county, kygenweb site casey county, kentucky. Clinton county, kentucky clinton county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi kentaki savezna drzava. Clinton county recorders online records system welcome to. Clinton county, ohio history genealogy wilmington, oh. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Nationwide environmental title research clinton county, kentucky genealogy source.
Historical clinton county ky families public group facebook. Clinton county, kentucky census 1890 the 1890 federal census for most states, including kentucky, were destroyed by fire. Including its history, the dale hollow lake state park, the daniel boone national forest, and more sharon clyde on. It is now the largest traveling genealogy bookstore in the u.
Published in observance of the kentucky bicentennial. Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky. Clinton county by clinton county historical society english paperback book fre see more like this lyons 150 years north of the big tree, clinton county iowa, limited edition new other. Clinton county was formed in 1835 from wayne and cumberland counties. Early times in clinton county kentucky vol iii 3 jack ferguson 1st ed signed. Clinton county, ky data collection kentucky african american griots. Information contained within this site is updated daily, monday thru friday.
Where can find clinton county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Clinton is a 196 square miles of scenic farmland, mountains for hiking. Discover kentucky s past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. The new book hickman county churchesthe old and the new includes histories of all the churches in hickman county that could be found. Early times in clinton county links to duane bristows web pages. Henry county, kentucky, thomas bartlett 103 some boyds of harrison county, kentucky 104 ancestry of former governor bert thomas combs. Upon the recommendation of governor beshear, all kentucky schools will complete the 1920 school year with nti days due to the covid19 outbreak. Route 51 passes through the center of town as washington street, leading north 30 miles 48 km to cairo, illinois, and south 14 miles 23 km to fulton on the tennessee border according to the united states census bureau, clinton has a total area of 1. Presented by kentucky genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free. Students participate in kentucky history smarts outreach. Clinton county vital records can be found at the kentucky department of health. Clinton is located in central hickman county at 36. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Clinton county stith valley, meade county, kentucky.
Counties named for dewitt clinton, seventh and ninth governor of new york and nephew of george clinton. The hickman county courthouse is located in clinton, kentucky. Chartered in 1948, the clinton county historical society purchased its museum home in 1955. Clinton county, kentucky was created on february 20, 1835 from wayne county and cumberland county. 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. Tour explore clinton county, kentucky explore ky history. Counties named for dewitt clinton, seventh and ninth governor of new york and. Please do not use it or reference it as a legitimate genealogical source. Discover clinton county like you have never seen it before. A military history of clinton county, kentucky, a tribute to those who served 17752000. Included are photos and descriptions of military service. Probate records are held by the clinton county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the clinton county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. Discover kentuckys past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth.
This book is a hodge podge of poorly documented and misleading genealogies and history. He projected the canal system of new york in 1791, his ideas being carried to their legitimate ends by his nephew, governor dewitt clinton. With historical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families see other formats. The clinton county historical society 103 north cross street p.
We stock a large variety of books relating to family history research, including references, atlases, and state guides. In 185657 a large contingent of prominent families from clinton county, kentucky, migrated to the red river country of northeast texas, settling in and around the town of paris, texas. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Clinton county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the free. This history center is a multifunction facility operated by the clinton county historical and genealogical. It was named for dewitt clinton, governor of new york and driving force behind the erie canal. Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. The clinton county courthouse is located in albany, kentucky. Its name is in honor of the seventh governor of new york state, dewitt clinton. This site is on the national register of historic places as the home of brigadier general james w. The clinton county ky history and genealogy group celebrates the families and individuals who left their footprints on the commonwealth of kentucky s history.