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