Washington County KY Genealogy

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Washington County Records by City/Town

Mackville Genealogy (44)
Springfield Genealogy (82)


Willisburg Genealogy (39)

Overview of Washington County Records

  • Washington County was created in 1792 from Nelson County.
  • Copies of birth and death certificates from 1911 and later can be obtained from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
  • The Washington County Clerk has land records starting in 1792, marriage records starting in 1792, probate records starting in 1792, and school census records from 1893 to 1917.
  • The Washington County Clerk Circuit Court has court records starting in 1792, divorce records, some naturalization records, and military discharge records.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.