The henry county kentucky historical societya resource, entertainment, education, and reference site for residence of and visitors to henry county kentucky. This book was originally published in 1887 by the f. As henry countys premier business advocacy organization, we work to empower the business community to collaboratively advance a. A physical presence an organizational structure a strong financial base a staff and volunteers a library of documents, books and files of historic interest. You may not use this site or service or the information provided to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening.
Use our collection of databases to locate information on a broad range of subjects from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and books. Presented by kentucky genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. For example the clay county war lasted almost a full century from the start to the. If youre connecting from home, work, or school, you will need a valid library card and pin. Early membership lists are available digital book online. Henry thurman address, phone number, email address. This book is a hodge podge of poorly documented and misleading genealogies and history. Hardin county history and biographies extracted from history of kentucky by lewis collins ca 1882 and kentucky a history of the state 1885. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. The prehistory and history of kentucky spans thousands of years, and has been influenced by the states diverse geography and central location. Welcome to henry county, kentucky history and genealogy. Fayette county became a part of the state of kentucky when it was created in june 1792. The society is located in historic downtown munfordville, kentucky in the 1893 chapline building in the block south of the court house on 31w. Henry county is a county located in the north central portion of the u.
The second session of the 1798 legislature voted to create 12 counties, including henry, during an 11day span between. It was created in 1780 and was one of the original counties that made up the district of kentucky. The errors are too numerous and often outlandish to mention. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Welcome to new volunteer researcher marcie birk 502 7772565 or email. History of kentucky edition 6 henry, oldham, shelby. The hart county pictorial history book is a limited edition book. History revealed through biographical and genealogical sketches of its ancestors. My genealogy hound is a free service of hearthstone legacy publications.
Local history and genealogy henry county public library. Guide to henry county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage. We have several books concerning state and local genealogy. Census guide 1800 henry county, kentucky census records free 1800 census form for your research. Monday 98 tuesday 98 wednesday 98 thursday 98 friday 95 saturday 95 sunday closed. Its county seat is new castle, but its largest city is eminence. The society consists of our museum, genealogy library and battle for the bridge preserve. It was named for the statesman and governor of virginia patrick henry. Explore the fun, find businesses, discover what makes our communities the place to be. Henry county, ky data collection kentucky african american griots. Journal of southern history it deserves to be called our states new definitive.
It is the definitive history on fayette county, ky. Topics covered in this history include geology, settlement, pioneers, schools, wars, towns and cities, churches, local governments, and other items relating to the growth, development, and progress of these areas. Please do not use it or reference it as a legitimate genealogical source. Henry county was the 26th county formed in kentucky, coming into existence on june 15, 1799 from a portion of shelby county. In light of this moment and our duty as a historical society to document and archive henry county history, the henry county historical society is requesting your help in documenting and archiving henry county s thoughts and experiences of life during the 2020 coronavirus event. This book is probably one of the most sought after books on kentucky history genealogy. Nonprofit local charity strictly public donation funded for henry county residents. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Henry county was carved out of a portion of shelby county during the greatest burst of county making in the history of the kentucky general assembly. The henry county chamber of commerce is here to promote a positive business climate, by focusing on advocacy, access, and leadership.
The second session of the 1798 legislature voted to create 12 counties, including henry, during an 11day span between december 10 and december 21. Bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, kentucky. This picture and the information below are in the lockport book. Pass the word is a discovery tool for oral history collections throughout the state of kentucky. Alexandria, campbell county, kentucky, court order book 1, page 154, november 1811 fortunatus tompkins. Henry county court order book 1 for 17991803, transcribed by c. May be ordered from the henry county historical society, p. This database contains a history of bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, located in the bluegrass region of kentucky. It is not known exactly when the first humans arrived in what is now kentucky. Henry county help center 4844 north main eminence, kentucky 40019 502 3108568 donations of nonperishable food items always helpful, but hygiene items also in demand. A listing of all the schools in henry county, ky with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function.
This is an exlibrary book, rebound in sturdy buckram, but it is very clean with only a few library stampings, and none on the spine or external boards, and it has no pocket or remnants of a pocket, so it. If you are interested in receiving your copy, contact tawana publishing at phone or address listed below. Henry county historical society ky, new castle, kentucky. 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.
The county was founded in 1798 from portions of shelby county. Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies. Shop around and act fast on a new real estate investment in your area. Bradshaw biography james breeding biography william busbridge biography. Henry brings concept to reality with launch of x model series. There are also biographical sketches of muhlenberg men who fought in the war of 1812 or the mexican war, and a short history of the countys militia muster. We are an educational, 501 c3 organization established in 1968. Henry county, ky free public records criminal arrests. History of green county, kentucky tucker, lanny on. History of kentucky by charles kerr, 1922, the american historical society edition, in english. Henry county will records 1800 to july 1821 source. This book tracks the history of muhlenberg county, kentucky, from its first white settlers in the late 18th century up through the first years of the 20th century. All of these, along with owen and franklin counties form henry countys borders today. Hardin county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps.
History of fayette county, kentucky by william henry. Biographies contain information about the person you are researching but often contain additional information on relatives and friends. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Fayette county was created in 1780 as one of the first three counties formed by the virginia legistalure in kentucky territory.
Familysearch kentucky wills and probate records, 17741989 includes henry county source. Beenverified does not provide private investigator services or consumer reports, and is not a consumer reporting agency per the fair credit reporting act. History of fayette county, kentucky by william henry perrin. Journal of american history will be the book to read about kentucky for many years to come by the general reader and scholar alike. History revealed through biographical and genealogical sketches of its ancestors secrist, m. Everything from county politics to music is treated with an eye for topical conciseness and uniform, lyrical, precision. Adair county hosted at kentucky biography project green county civic officers, 1898 biography james w. Many thanks to marie winburn of the henry county historical society for providing. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927 louisville, ky. The henry county kentucky web pagesa resource, entertainment, education, and reference site for residence of and visitors to henry county kentucky. Find the best deals on the market in henry county, ky and buy a property up to 50 percent below market value. History of henderson county, kentucky, library of congress.
Bayonne, nj february 5, 2020 henry president and owner, anthony imperato, designed and donated 60 rifles for 4yearold beckett burge of princeton, texas, and. The henry county historical society will create, maintain, and manage for the benefit of all people, who are interested in history and genealogy of henry county. Henry county, ky american community survey acs census bureau about henry county, ky acs demographic and housing estimates henry countys demographic and housing acs survey of 15,427 being 0. Buy products related to history of kentucky products and see what customers say. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Henry county was carved out of a portion of shelby county during the greatest burst of countymaking in the history of the kentucky general assembly. Box 570, new castle, ky 40050 kentucky births 1911 1980. Henry county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
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