This volume is taken primarily from the history of kentucky by lewis collins written in 1882. Local histories are available for union county, kentucky genealogy. From the foreword this family history of anderson county preserves the proud heritage of our county and communities as well as many of our churches, businesses, organizations and families. Includes history and genealogy for the ky cities of franklin, middleton, hillsdale, neosheo. Internet archive national register of historic places simpson county kentucky, a history of the state, 1887 source. In the year 1890 was solemnized the marriage of mr. Our booming little city is just the right place to work and raise a family without sacrificing the values of the small town environment. Located in the historic district of franklin, the old stone jail, built in 1879 and used until 1986, offers tours that give you a glimpse of what pioneer justic. Search for kentucky classmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online univeristy, college, military, and high school yearbook images and photos. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy history ky, franklin. History index of judgesexecutives by county home county judgeexecutives index of judgesexecutives by county simpson county mason barnes.
Probate records are held by the simpson county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the simpson county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. Simpson county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi kentaki. Kentucky, a history of the state, 1888 simpson county source. Our intent is to record a picture of the people, organizations and activities for future generations. Simpson county kentucky was created by a legislative act of 28. Additional free genealogy and map resources the history of kentucky edition 1. We now have two buildings directly across the street from each other. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. This softbound book is an informative overview of many aspects of simpson county including county officials, lawyers, doctors, organizations, churches, education, etc. This book was originally published in 1885 by the f. Taken in context of the time it was written 1922, it provides a valuable research tool. Union county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.
Simpson county is a progressive community where good things are happening. Valid values are any county or parish in the united states and puerto rico counties or parishes should be spelled correctly, but case does not matter. Simpson county, kentucky was created on january 28, 1819 from allen county, logan county and warren county. Kniffin, with a brief excerpt on the area from kentucky, a guide to the bluegrass state, a 1939 product. Kentucky family histories, including genealogy books, maps, cds, records of births, deaths, marriages, census, land deeds and military records. The simpson county historical society operates the simpson county history center and the old jail museum and archives. Discover kentucky s past through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Genealogy trails history group simpson county, kentucky source. Simpson county history and biographies extracted from history of kentucky by lewis collins ca 1882 and kentucky. It includes over 1200 family sketches, every name index, and historic sketches of businesses, civic organizations and churches. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers in the northwest indian war, and was killed during the war of 1812 in the battle of river raisin. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section kentucky local histories.
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. Kentucky yearbooks online kentucky yearbook collection. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. Kentucky genealogy books for the counties of adair, allen. Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. Our booming little city is just the right place to work and raise a family without sacrificing the values of. Guide to simpson county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth.
Clinton county historical society, mcdowell publications, 2001. The simpson family history based on the research and documentation of. View maps of kentucky such as historical county boundaries changes, old historical atlas maps, as well as state d. Simpson county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. A military history of clinton county, kentucky, a tribute to those who served 17752000. Simpson county, kentucky history 18191969 unknown on. Simpson county, kentucky map it was created on january 28, 1819 from allen county, logan county and warren county.
Ballard, calloway, fulton, graves, hickman, marshall, mccracken counties, kentucky 384 pages of history and genealogy for 7 counties in western kentucky including 761 family biographies. Old historical state, county and city maps of kentucky. List citizens of clinton county, kentucky who served in the military from the revolution to the the year 2000. Autograph book of nancy arianna anna sloss watkins, simpson county. Business address 103 west cedar street franklin, ky 424. Kentucky discount genealogy and history books, maps and cds. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Included are photos and descriptions of military service. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. Early residents of simpson and logan counties in kentucky are recalled in this new 103page book. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Simpson county historical society, franklin the simpson county historical society operates the simpson county history center and the old jail museum and archives.
Simpson county kygenweb site kentucky archives toc. Simpson county history kentucky bicentennial edition, 17921992. Simpson county, kentucky marriages, 18821910 steers, dorothy donnell on. Local histories are available for simpson county, kentucky genealogy. Simpson county is bordered by warren county north, allen county east. Tours are conducted by the staff of the simpson county historical society. Where can find simpson county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. This simpson county book includes information on simpson county historical society, taxpayers, communities, businesses, organizations, memorials, anniversaries, also includes pictures and. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in simpson county, kentucky this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in simpson county, kentucky, united states. Adopt this county usgenweb archives coordinator when emailing, please put simpson county archives in the subject line. Please remember, i cannot respond to queries about ancestors or addresses return to.
National register of historic places listings in simpson. Khs works to educate and engage the public through kentucky history onsite, on the road or online. Search for multiple counties or parishes in the form county a, county b, county c with counties or parishes separated by commas ex. As you type, search results will appear automatically below the search field. Jessamine county, kentucky history and biographies complete details and surnames 74 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. Kentucky has counties that no longer exist because they were discontinued, renamed or merged with another county a lot of these counties were established and disbanded within the 19th century. The county is named for captain john simpson, a kentucky militia officer who fought in battle of fallen timbers in the northwest indian war, and was killed in the battle of river raisin during the war of 1812.
Simpson county, kentucky usgenweb genealogy archive. View all hotels near simpson county archives and museum on tripadvisor. Simpson county was established in 1819 from allen, logan, and warren counties. An informative and historical overview of simpson county, kentucky. Photos and videos are available on their facebook page.
Google books simpson county court records directory source. Simpson county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps. Covington to miss mittie reed, who was born in simpson county, kentucky, and who was a daughter of john w. Kentucky department for libraries and archives an agency of the education and workforce development cabinet. Job growth has continued over the last decade and our agricultural economy remains strong, upholding our rural heritage. A history of simpson county, kentucky, as well as a genealogy of the broderson family.
The spiralbound book is a compilation of biographies from the 1885 book, kentucky. This book was compiled by the simpson county historical society in 1989. Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. Also maintained in this facility are extensive family history files and genealogical collections for simpson, allen, logan and warren counties in kentucky and robertson and sumner counties in tennessee. When youve entered you desired search terms use tab to navigate through the available results and hit enter to open the selected page or document. Simpson county was created in 1819 out of parts of warren, allen and logan counties and bears the name of captain john simpson, a statesman and soldier, and one of the many victims of the river raisin disaster. Jessamine county, kentucky revolutionary soldiers biographies complete details james l. A simpson county deputy sheriff was among 30 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduating from basic training at the kentucky department of criminal justice training on. The county was named in honor of john simpson, military captain killed at the battle of frenchtown. Simpson county vital records can be found at the kentucky department of health vdh office of vital. Simpson county kentucky 18191831 may 19, 1882 december 6, 1886 deeds. Simpson county archives and museum franklin 2020 all you. Simpson county kentucky families past and present, 18191989.
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