Records & Resources - Oldham County, Kentucky
This page serves as a central gateway to the various records and research resources available for Oldham County. Records are organized by type to help researchers quickly locate relevant materials. Many resources are transcriptions or indexes created by volunteers, while others link to external repositories hosting original records.
Vital Records
- Birth Records & Indexes
- Marriage Records & Bonds
- Death Records & Obituaries
- Delayed birth records and substitute sources
Census & Population Records
- Federal census records (1820-1950)
- State census and census substitutes
- Mortality schedules
- Agricultural and manufacturing schedules
Land, Property & Tax Records
- Land deeds and conveyances
- Grant and patent records
- Property tax lists
- Plat maps and landowner atlases
Probate, Court & Legal Records
- Wills and estate settlements
- Probate court records
- Guardianships and bonds
- Civil and criminal court cases
Church & Religious Records
- Church membership lists
- Baptism, marriage, and burial registers
- Church histories and anniversary publications
- Cemetery records maintained by churches
Cemeteries & Burial Records
- Cemetery transcriptions
- Burial permits and funeral records
- Churchyard and family cemeteries
- Unmarked and abandoned burial grounds
Military & Veterans Records
- Revolutionary War service and pension records
- War of 1812 service records
- Civil War service (Union and Confederate)
- World War I and World War II service records
- Veterans burials and memorials
Newspapers & Obituaries
- Local newspaper abstracts
- Obituary indexes and transcriptions
- Marriage and death notices
- Community news and legal notices
Schools, Education & Occupations
- School census records
- Teacher lists and school histories
- College and academy references
- Occupational and professional listings
Maps, History & Local Context
- Maps & boundary changes
- Town and community histories
- Historic photographs and postcards
- Transportation and railroad history
Family & Community Contributions
- Family histories and genealogies
- Bible records
- Personal recollections and memoirs
- Community-submitted documents
Additional Research Tools
- Surname registry
- Queries and message boards
- Research guides and tips
- Links to state and national repositories
Records are added as they become available. If you have Oldham County materials you would like to share, please contact the County Coordinator.
Birth Record Indexes (State Registration Era)
Older Birth Record Transcriptions (Prior to Official Record-Keeping)
- Older Birth Records (various years / submissions)
- 1852 Oldham County Births (transcription)
- 1853 Oldham County Births (transcription)
- 1858 Oldham County Births (transcription)
Tip: Spellings and dates may vary. Use these indexes/transcriptions as finding aids and confirm details with original records when possible.
If you are aware of additional Oldham County birth records or indexes that should be linked here, please contact Dee Pavey.