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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyafamer/ the KY African American Griots Project] ~ The Kentucky African American Griots Project | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyafamer/ the KY African American Griots Project] ~ The Kentucky African American Griots Project | ||
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/history/hangings.html Sandi Gorin's Tips] ~ Hangings in Kentucky 1792 - 1900 | *[http://www.kygenweb.net/history/hangings.html Sandi Gorin's Tips] ~ Hangings in Kentucky 1792 - 1900 | ||
==== Biographies ==== | |||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/ KY Biographies] ~ Jeff Murphy's Kentucky Biographies Project | |||
==== Cemeteries ==== | ==== Cemeteries ==== | ||
Kentucky cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. Local volunteers through [http://www.raogk.org/kentucky.htm Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] may take photographs of headstones found in county cemeteries. | Kentucky cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. Local volunteers through [http://www.raogk.org/kentucky.htm Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] may take photographs of headstones found in county cemeteries. | ||
*Kentucky Historical Society [http://205.204.134.47/cemetery.asp Cemetery Search] can be searched by name, place and/or date. This database has hundreds of thousands of names transcribed from gravestones across Kentucky. <br> | *Kentucky Historical Society [http://205.204.134.47/cemetery.asp Cemetery Search] can be searched by name, place and/or date. This database has hundreds of thousands of names transcribed from gravestones across Kentucky. <br> | ||
*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& Find A Grave] can be searched by the name of a person or family to find where a person is buried. Usually gives birth and death dates often with a picture of the tombstone. May give obituaries, names of family members and links to their information in Find A Grave. | *[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& Find A Grave] can be searched by the name of a person or family to find where a person is buried. Usually gives birth and death dates often with a picture of the tombstone. May give obituaries, names of family members and links to their information in Find A Grave. | ||
*Find A Grave also gives a [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=19&CScnty=1105 list of cemeteries in Webster County] and links to the information for the individuals buried there, | *Find A Grave also gives a [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=19&CScnty=1105 list of cemeteries in Webster County] and links to the information for the individuals buried there, | ||
*[http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~xander/kentucky.htm Kentucky Cemeteries] lists the national cemeteries in Kentucky with links to their web sites. The first link under Online Kentucky Cemeteries goes to the Kentucky section of Interment.net | *[http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~xander/kentucky.htm Kentucky Cemeteries] lists the national cemeteries in Kentucky with links to their web sites. The first link under Online Kentucky Cemeteries goes to the Kentucky section of Interment.net | ||
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/kentucky/webster.html Webster Co. KY USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks. | *[http://usgwtombstones.org/kentucky/webster.html Webster Co. KY USGenWeb Tombstone Project] usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks. | ||
*The [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] lists [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=448333&subject_disp=Kentucky%2C++Webster++%2D++Cemeteries&columns=*,0,0 some records of cemeteries in Webster County]. Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries. | *The [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog] lists [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=448333&subject_disp=Kentucky%2C++Webster++%2D++Cemeteries&columns=*,0,0 some records of cemeteries in Webster County]. Some of the books or others may be on [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google Books] or available at public libraries. | ||
*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=4374&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=46&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk list of Webster County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site. | *[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=4374&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=46&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk list of Webster County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site. | ||
*[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=116:2:3443330828936798::::::YES USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky cemeteries] | *[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=116:2:3443330828936798::::::YES USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky cemeteries] | ||
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Webster County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium) <br> | *[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Webster County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium) <br> | ||
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/kentucky/kentucky.html Tombstone Transcription Project] ~ Partial transcription of cemetery tombstones ~ USGenWeb | |||
*[http://205.204.134.47/cemetery.asp The KY Historical Society’s Cemetery Database] | |||
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/KY/ African American Cemeteries Online] ~ Partial index/transcriptions of African American cemeteries | |||
*[http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-KY-NDX.html Cemetery Junction] ~ Links to cemetery transcriptions | |||
*[http://kykinfolk.com/esh/ Naming the Forgotten] ~ Naming the Forgotten - The Eastern State Hospital Project | |||
==== Church ==== | ==== Church ==== | ||
Revision as of 10:09, 3 January 2011
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| Webster County, Kentucky | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Kentucky | |
 Location of Kentucky in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded | February 29, 1860 |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Dixon |
| Courthouse | |
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
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History[edit | edit source]
Parent County[edit | edit source]
1860--Webster County was created 29 February 1860 from Henderson, Hopkins and Union Counties. County seat: Dixon [1]
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
Places/Localities[edit | edit source]
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
| Bellville | Fairmont | Ortiz | Tilden |
| Blackford | Free Union | Poole | Vanderburg |
| Breton | Gatesville | Pratt | Virginia |
| Clay | Hearin | Providence | Wanamaker |
| Derby | Jolly | Rock Spring | West Wheatcroft |
| Diamond | Lisman | Sebree | Wheatcroft |
| Dixon | Little Zion | Shelton | Williams |
| Elmwood | Onton | Slaughters |
Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
African American[edit | edit source]
The following have information concerning African American research.
- African American Research (US)
- Kentucky Minorities has information specific to Kentucky African Americans.
- the KY African American Griots Project ~ The Kentucky African American Griots Project
- Sandi Gorin's Tips ~ Hangings in Kentucky 1792 - 1900
Biographies[edit | edit source]
- KY Biographies ~ Jeff Murphy's Kentucky Biographies Project
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Kentucky cemetery records often identify birth, death, relationship, and military information, as well as religious affiliation. Local volunteers through Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness may take photographs of headstones found in county cemeteries.
- Kentucky Historical Society Cemetery Search can be searched by name, place and/or date. This database has hundreds of thousands of names transcribed from gravestones across Kentucky.
- Find A Grave can be searched by the name of a person or family to find where a person is buried. Usually gives birth and death dates often with a picture of the tombstone. May give obituaries, names of family members and links to their information in Find A Grave.
- Find A Grave also gives a list of cemeteries in Webster County and links to the information for the individuals buried there,
- Kentucky Cemeteries lists the national cemeteries in Kentucky with links to their web sites. The first link under Online Kentucky Cemeteries goes to the Kentucky section of Interment.net
- Webster Co. KY USGenWeb Tombstone Project usually gives the names of the deceased in alphabetical order by last name with birth and death dates plus any remarks.
- The Family History Library Catalog lists some records of cemeteries in Webster County. Some of the books or others may be on Google Books or available at public libraries.
- ePodunk list of Webster County cemeteries gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and web site.
- USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky cemeteries
- Webster County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Tombstone Transcription Project ~ Partial transcription of cemetery tombstones ~ USGenWeb
- The KY Historical Society’s Cemetery Database
- African American Cemeteries Online ~ Partial index/transcriptions of African American cemeteries
- Cemetery Junction ~ Links to cemetery transcriptions
- Naming the Forgotten ~ Naming the Forgotten - The Eastern State Hospital Project
Church[edit | edit source]
USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky
Court[edit | edit source]
Land[edit | edit source]
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Maps[edit | edit source]
Military[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Probate[edit | edit source]
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]
The primary branch of the Webster County library is located in Dixon, Kentucky, and maintains a genealogy section including local histories, many local newspapers on microfilm, and microfilmed copies of county vital records.
A satellite library branch exists in Providence, Kentucky, and maintains a smaller genealogy section, mostly focusing on historical photographs.
Web Sites[edit | edit source]
- Webster County, Kentucky wikipedia page
- Webster County, Kentucky 1999 Highway Map
- Webster County Kentucky USGenWeb Project page
- Family History Library Catalog
- http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).