Mercer County KY Genealogy

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Mercer County Records by City/Town

Burgin Genealogy (42)
Harrodsburg Genealogy (117)
Pleasant Hill Genealogy (35)


Salvisa Genealogy (36)
Shakertown Genealogy (33)

Overview of Mercer County Records

  • Mercer County was created in 1785 from Lincoln County.
  • Copies of birth and death certificates from 1911 and later can be obtained from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
  • The Mercer County Clerk has land records starting in 1786, marriage records starting in 1786, probate records starting in 1786, and military discharge records starting in 1919.
  • The Mercer County Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records and court records starting in 1786.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.