However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Cumberland county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki. Court records free reference and directory index to cumberland county circuit court book d, march 1820 july 1823 source. Cumberland county was established in 1749 from goochland county. Data is updated daily at the close of business of the cumberland county clerks office. Free the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. Wells settlement of kentucky although white people, mostly scotsirish and german were in kentucky as early as 1674, kentucky did not become a recognizable governmental landscape until after the revolutionary war. Cumberland county, kentucky genealogy history ky burkesville. The county is named for the cumberland river its county seat is burkesville, kentucky.
American state, county, and town sources, third ed. We can also put you in touch with local historians who may be able to provide guidance. Elliott was an early member of the mothers club pioneer study club and helped start mothers park and worked for the cemetery. Cumberland county was formally organized in 1798 as the thirtysecond county of kentucky, landing on the state records officially in 1799. Cumberland county, kentucky yesterday and today book, 1992. Cumberland county historical society the cumberland county. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. An informative and historical overview of cumberland county, kentucky. It sits in along the kentucky tennessee border in the south central portion of the state.
Book description xerxes publishing, united states, 2007. Cumberland county, kentucky yesterday and today on. We strive to provide publishing services to those in the. Cumberland county was created in 1798 from green county. Cumberland county, kentucky genealogy and family history linkpendium cumberland county ky genealogy kentucky genealogy familysearch catalog.
A walk down memory lane, cumberland county kentucky has 2,716 members. The cumberland gap is a natural pass through cumberland mountain in bell county, kentucky, on the border of kentucky and the state of west virginia, just northeast of tennessee. The history of lake cumberland lake cumberland state resort park outside of jamestown, kentucky is one of the regions most poplar recreational areas. Many of the stories included in this book have never been put to paper before. Box 8 1 courthouse circle cumberland, va 230400008 phone. Message board john humphrey descendants marriage records masonic information military records newspapers obituaries. The cumberland county ky history and genealogy group celebrates the families and individuals who left their footprints on the commonwealth of kentucky s history. A water enthusiasts paradise and a house boaters dream, lake cumberland has seen tremendous improvements of the past few decades that make it an ideal location for a thrilling vacation amid nature. The donation of the 1810 cumberland county census images for permanent, free display in the usgenweb archives was made possible through the generosity of kathleen logan and the permission of sk. Genealogy resources at the cumberland county public library if you have specific inquiries regarding family names or records, you can call us at 2708642207 to speak with a staff member. Receiving its name from the cumberland river, cumberland county was organized in 1798 as the thirtysecond county of kentucky.
This area of kentucky saw large numbers of persons moving into and. History of cumberland county, kentucky southern historical. The moonbow trail connects with many backpacking trails in the daniel boone national forest. Cumberland county is a county located in the commonwealth of virginia, united states. Cumberland county, kentucky part of the kygenweb kykinfolk. We strive to provide publishing services to those in the market to selfpublish their own local histories. Pets are not permitted within the mccreary county side of cumberland falls state resort park as this area is within a dedicated kentucky. Frontiersman daniel boone was one of kentuckys most.
Our mission is to discover and collect material to help establish or illustrate the history of the individuals, communities, enterprises of cumberland county illinois, to preserve the collected materials and provide for public access to them, to undertake and assist in the preservation of historic buildings and sites, to integrate and educate the public in the history of cumberland county and. Area history of cumberland county the first title of land in what is now cumberland county was deeded to settlers by the iroquois indians in 1768. Free reference and directory index to cumberland county circuit court book d. Includes history and genealogy for the ky cities of amandaville, arat, ashlock, bakerton. The story of where we came from, how we got here, the land we settled and the society we created. Records were lost in courthouse fires on 3 jan 1865 and on 3 dec 1933. Cumberland county history by cumberland county historical society ill. Cumberland county ky history and genealogy public group. Click download or read online button to get history of cumberland county kentucky book now. Despite the size of this small town, its rich in history. Cumberland county, kentucky genealogy familysearch. A group to post old photos and talk about memories of growing up in cumberland.
Kentucky was granted statehood in 1792, becomingthe first u. The county was formed in 1798 and named for the cumberland river, which in turn may have been named after the duke of cumberland or the english county of cumberland. Free the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books. Cumberland county kygenweb archives toc usgenweb archives. The 1810 cumberland county, ky, census contains 24 pages census images, numbered. Guide to cumberland county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history. Cumberland county vital records can be found at the kentucky department of health vdh office of vital records which.
History of cumberland county kentucky download ebook pdf. At the close of that war, some 30,000 souls made their home in kentucky. Volume i founding of the cumberland settlements the first atlas 1779 1804 this is a tale told by survivors an epic related by those who explored and hacked out a way through a howling wilderness, built cabins, cleared land, planted crops, and fought for survival against european armies and five tribal nations. A walk down memory lane, cumberland county kentucky public. What counties are adjacent to cumberland county, ky. Cumberland county, kentucky yesterday and today unknown binding january 1, 1992 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions history of cumberland county kentucky. The following are names mentioned in the cumberland county will books from november 11, 1815 to december 17, 1904. Cumberland county is a county located in the pennyroyal plateau region of the u. Cumberland falls is a hikers paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas. 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. Access the many resources available through the kentucky virtual library. The county is named for william augustus, duke of cumberland, second son of king george ii of great britain. Cumberland county, kentucky simple english wikipedia, the. Oral history of moonshine and murder in cumberland county, kentucky billy.
The mission of the cumberland county public library is to provide quality programs and services that fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and professional. Cumberland county, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. Xerxes publishing is proud to offer this reprint of the popular local history, the history of cumberland county, kentucky. The 1810 cumberland county, ky, census contains 24 pages census images, numbered 164 through 187. Cumberland county, kentucky genealogy trails history group. Familysearch livingstons law register, 1851 cumberland county lawyers source. The pass was one of the most accessible routes to the land west of the appalachian mountains. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Cumberland county, kentucky, deed records, 18671874 family history library deeds, 17991901. Fire in the hole uses oral tradition and interviews to tell the story of moonshining and crime in rural appalachia, specifically in cumberland county, kentucky, during the first half of the 20th century.
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