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Guide to '''Webster County, Kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Webster County, Kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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|organized= February 29, 1860
|organized= February 29, 1860
|county seat= Dixon
|county seat= Dixon
|parent county= [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]], [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union ]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
|parent county= [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]], [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union ]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county1= [[Caldwell County, Kentucky Genealogy|Caldwell]]
|county1= [[Caldwell County, Kentucky Genealogy|Caldwell]]
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=== Description ===
=== Description ===
The County was named for Daniel Webster. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, Kentucky" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Kentucky."</ref>
Webster County was named for Daniel Webster. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, Kentucky" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Kentucky."</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
{{KY Courthouse Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Courthouse Intro|Webster}}
'''Webster County Courthouse'''<br>25 Main Street<br>Dixon, KY 42409-0155<br>Phone: 270-639-7006<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>[http://www.webstercountyky.com/ Webster County Website]
'''Webster County Courthouse'''<br>25 Main Street<br>Dixon, KY 42409-0155<br>Phone: 270-639-7006<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>[http://www.webstercountyky.com/ Webster County Website]


=== Webster County, Kentucky Record Dates  ===
=== Webster County, Kentucky Record Dates  ===
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, Kentucky. Page 268-276 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 251-254.</ref></center>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster County, Kentucky. Page 268-276 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 251-254.</ref></center>
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| colspan="7" | <center>Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1911. General compliance by 1917.</center>
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*'''1860--'''Webster County was created 29 February 1860&nbsp;from [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]] and [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union ]]Counties.<br>
*'''1860--'''Webster County was created 29 February 1860&nbsp;from [[Henderson County, Kentucky Genealogy|Henderson]], [[Hopkins County, Kentucky Genealogy|Hopkins]] and [[Union County, Kentucky Genealogy|Union ]]Counties.<br>
*'''County seat:''' Dixon<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Dixon<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kentucky. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
For animated maps illustrating Kentucky county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/kentucky/ "Rotating Formation Kentucky County Boundary Maps"] (1776-1939) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/KY_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Kentucky Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
 
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#KY Kentucky Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/kentucky/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Kentucky county boundary changes
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==== County Pronunciation  ====
==== County Pronunciation  ====
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=== Bible Records ===
=== Bible Records ===
{{KY Bible Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Bible Intro|Webster}}
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ky/bibles/toc.html Kentucky Bible Archives] at USGenWeb Archives
*[https://accessgenealogy.com/kentucky/kentucky-bible-records.htm Kentucky Bible Records] at Access Genealogy
*[https://kentuckygenealogy.org/bible Kentucky Bible Records] at Kentucky Genealogy
*[http://www.usgenwebsites.org/KYWebster/bibles.htm Webster County Bible Records] at KyGenWeb
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ky/webster/webster.html Webster County, Kentucky Bible Records] at USGenWeb Archives


=== Biographies  ===
=== Biographies  ===
{{KY Biographies Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Biographies Intro|Webster}}


*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/ KY Biographies], Jeff Murphy's Kentucky Biographies Project
*[http://www.kykinfolk.com/kybiog/ Kentucky Biographies Project]


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
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*[http://usgwtombstones.org/kentucky/webster.html Tombstone Project]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/kentucky/webster.html Tombstone Project]
*[http://kentuckygravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=117 Kentucky Gravestones]
*[http://kentuckygravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=117 Kentucky Gravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# BillionGraves]
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>''' Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
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*{{FHL|448333|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
*{{FSC|United States, Kentucky, Webster - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1761686492|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Kentucky&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Kentucky&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Kentucky/Webster-County?id=county_1105 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Kentucky/Webster-County?id=county_1105 Findagrave.com]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/Webster-county-kentucky-cemetery-records.htm Kentucky Cemeteries]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/Webster-county-kentucky-cemetery-records.htm Kentucky Cemeteries]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394319&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Kentucky%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Kentucky Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Kentucky Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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*[http://www.interment.net/us/ky/Webster.htm Interment.net], Kentucky cemetery records by county.
*[http://www.interment.net/us/ky/Webster.htm Interment.net], Kentucky cemetery records by county.
*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=4374&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=46&stateAbbv=&stateName= ePodunk&nbsp;list of&nbsp;Webster County cemeteries] gives the names of the cemeteries in the county with a link to more information such as address, phone number, and website.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Webster&nbsp;County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Webster&nbsp;County, Kentucky Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-KY-NDX.html Cemetery Junction], Links to cemetery transcriptions
*[http://kykinfolk.com/esh/ Naming the Forgotten], The Eastern State Hospital Project
*[http://kykinfolk.com/esh/ Naming the Forgotten], The Eastern State Hospital Project


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*[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=154:1:925068669075455::NO::P1_COUNTY,P1_COUNTY_ALONG:n%2C%7CUSGS USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky] &nbsp; Requires Login
*[http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=154:1:925068669075455::NO::P1_COUNTY,P1_COUNTY_ALONG:n%2C%7CUSGS USGS GNIS search results for Webster County, Kentucky] &nbsp; Requires Login
*[http://www.churchangel.com/kentucky.htm Kentucky Christian Church Directory], ChurchAngel
*[https://www.churchfinder.com/churches/ky Christian Church Directory for Kentucky] at ChurchFinder
*[http://www.cdlex.org/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=54078&From=Home Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Lexington]
*[http://www.cdlex.org/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=54078&From=Home Catholic Parishes in the Diocese of Lexington]
*[http://www.archlou.org/Parishes Catholic Parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville]
*[http://www.archlou.org/Parishes Catholic Parishes in the Archdiocese of Louisville]
<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394319&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Kentucky%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


=== Court Records ===
=== Court Records ===
{{KY Court Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Court Intro|Webster}}


*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/court/court.htm Abstracts of Early Kentucky Supreme Court Cases], KYGenWeb
* '''1860-1951''' {{FSC|126784|item|disp=Order Books, 1860-1951}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[http://recordsproject.com/court/kentucky.asp Kentucky Court of Justice Research &amp; Reference]
* '''1865-1901''' {{FSC|126718|item|disp=Civil Orders, 1865-1901}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1867-1942''' {{FSC|720361|item|disp=Minutes, 1867-1874, 1931-1942}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1877-1902''' {{FSC|126780|item|disp=Commonwealth Orders, 1877-1902}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1785-1792''' [http://www.kykinfolk.com/court/court.htm Cases Heard Before the Supreme Court for the District of Kentucky, 1785-1792] at KYKinFolk.com - index
*[https://kycourts.gov/ Kentucky Court of Justice] at KYCourts.gov


=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{KY Directories Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Directories Intro|Webster}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{KY Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}
* [https://www.joneskirby.com/ Jones and Kirby Funeral and Cremation Service] in Providence.
* [https://www.meltonfuneralhome.com/ Melton Funeral Home] in Providence.
* [https://www.tomblinsonfuneralhome.com/ Tomblinson Funeral Home] in Sebree.
* [https://www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com/ Townsend Funeral Home] in Dixon.
* [https://www.vanoverfuneralhome.com/ Vanover Funeral Home] in Clay.


=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
{{KY Genealogies Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Genealogies Intro|Webster}}


*'''[Baker]''' Chapman, Peggy Brown. ''Bakers of Logan, Christian, Muhlenberg, Livingston, Henderson, Hopkins, Caldwell, Union, Todd, Trigg, Crittenden, Lyon, McLean and Webster Counties &amp; Jackson Purchase, Kentucky''. Lubbock, Texas: P.B.&nbsp;Chapman, 1995. {{FHL|751704|item|disp=FHL&nbsp;Book 929.273 B171cp}}
*'''[Baker]''' Chapman, Peggy Brown. ''Bakers of Logan, Christian, Muhlenberg, Livingston, Henderson, Hopkins, Caldwell, Union, Todd, Trigg, Crittenden, Lyon, McLean and Webster Counties &amp; Jackson Purchase, Kentucky''. Lubbock, Texas: P.B.&nbsp;Chapman, 1995. {{FSC|751704|item|disp=FS Library&nbsp;Book 929.273 B171cp}}
*'''[Proctor]''' "Notes on a Proctor Family of Northeastern Rutherford Co., N.C.," ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research,'' Vol. 38, No. 3 (August 2010):102-110. {{FHL|43856|item|disp=FHL Book 975.7 B2sc v. 38}}
*'''[Proctor]''' "Notes on a Proctor Family of Northeastern Rutherford Co., N.C.," ''The South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research,'' Vol. 38, No. 3 (August 2010):102-110. {{FSC|43856|item|disp=FS Library Book 975.7 B2sc v. 38}}


=== Guardianship ===
=== Guardianship ===
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{{KY Land Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Land Intro|Webster}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.sos.ky.gov/admin/land/Pages/default.aspx The KY Land Office]
*[http://www.sos.ky.gov/admin/land/Pages/default.aspx The KY Land Office]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
=== Local Histories ===
{{KY Histories Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Histories Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.etsu.edu/cass/archives/ Archives of Appalachia]


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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*[http://www.mapofus.org/kentucky/ Maps of Kentucky (1776-1939)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/kentucky/ Maps of Kentucky (1776-1939)]
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/other/maps.html KYGenWeb compiled list of maps]
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/other/maps.html KYGenWeb compiled list of maps]
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/counties/kymap.html Click on the county to go to the KYGenWeb site]
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/kymap.html Click on the county to go to the KYGenWeb site]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394319&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Kentucky%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
=== Migration ===
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{{KY Civil War Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Civil War Intro|Webster}}
'''Online Records
'''Online Records
*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932371|Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932371|Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932398|Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932398|Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1861-1865''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry] — index (free)
*'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry] — index (free)
*'''1861-1865''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry]— index (free)
*'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry]— index (free)
*'''1912-1950''' - {{RecordSearch|1916017|Kentucky Confederate Pension Applications 1912-1950}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1912-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1916017|Kentucky Confederate Pension Applications 1912-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Confederate Pension Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


{{KY Civil War Regiments|Webster}}<br>
{{KY Civil War Regiments|Webster}}<br>
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{{KY Newspapers Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Newspapers Intro|Webster}}


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50042/ Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[http://www.usnpl.com/kynews.php USNPL, Kentucky], Kentucky newspaper index with links
*[http://www.usnpl.com/kynews.php USNPL, Kentucky], Kentucky newspaper index with links
*[http://www.world-newspapers.com/kentucky.html World-Newspapers, Kentucky], Kentucky newspaper index with links
*[http://www.world-newspapers.com/kentucky.html World-Newspapers, Kentucky], Kentucky newspaper index with links
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*[http://kykinfolk.com/kyfootsteps/ Kentucky Footsteps Archives], KYGenWeb
*[http://kykinfolk.com/kyfootsteps/ Kentucky Footsteps Archives], KYGenWeb
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/other/obits.html Kentucky Obituary Sources], KYGenWeb
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/other/obits.html Kentucky Obituary Sources], KYGenWeb
*[http://www.ancestorhunt.com/kentucky_newspaper_obituaries.htm Links to research and locate obituaries]
 
*[http://browning.evcpl.lib.in.us/ Browning Genealogy Database], Compiled by Charles Browning.
*[http://browning.evpl.org/ Browning Genealogy Database], Compiled by Charles Browning.
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/ky/obitsky.htm Kentucky Obituaries], USGenWeb
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/ky/obitsky.htm Kentucky Obituaries], USGenWeb
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas], African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources
 
*[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-KY-NDX.html Obituary Depot], Kentucky Newspaper Citations
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times], Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times], Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function
*[http://www.tngenweb.org/madison/smith/jktsmith.htm#nca Nashville Christian Advocate Death Abstracts]
*[http://www.tngenweb.org/madison/smith/jktsmith.htm#nca Nashville Christian Advocate Death Abstracts]
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{{KY Probate Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Probate Intro|Webster}}


'''Online Probate Records
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1774-1989''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9066 Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989] at Ancestry  ($) — index & images
*'''1798-1943''' {{RecordSearch|1875188|Will Books 1 to 8 (1798-1943)|access=browse}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Probate Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1860-1916''' {{FSC|126788|item|disp=Wills, 1860-1916}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1860-1979''' {{FSC|126710|item|disp=Probate Records, 1860-1979}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1861-1958''' {{FSC|722469|item|disp=Processioner's Books, V. 1-2B, 1861-1958}}(*); Clerk of the County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1865-1911''' {{FSC|720709|item|disp=Probate Records, 1865-1911}}(*); Clerk of the County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*'''1867-1942''' {{FSC|720361|item|disp=Minutes, 1867-1874, 1931-1942}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Wills, Probates, Land, Tax and Criminal] at Ancestry ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


*'''1774-1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9066 Kentucky Wills and Probate Records 1774-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] ($) — index and images
*'''1860-1916''' {{RecordSearch|1875188|Will Books 1 to 2 (1860-1916)|access=browse}} have been digitized by FamilySearch - free.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records] at Ancestry ($)


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
{{KY Schools Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Schools Intro|Webster}}
===Social Security Records===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
=== Tax Records ===
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{{KY Birth Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Birth Intro|Webster}}


*'''1839-1960''' - {{RecordSearch|1674843|Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960}} at FamilySearch
*'''1839-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1674843|Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1874-1875''' - Webster County Birth Index 1874-1875. Batch {{IGI|C518171}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/7/75/Igikentuckymz.pdf.</ref>
*'''1874-1875''' - Webster County Birth Index 1874-1875. Batch {{IGI|C518171}} at FamilySearch<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igikentuckymz.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/img_auth.php/7/75/Igikentuckymz.pdf]].</ref>
*'''1875''' - Webster County Birth Index 1875. Batch {{IGI|C518172}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1875''' - Webster County Birth Index 1875. Batch {{IGI|C518172}} at FamilySearch
*'''1911-1912''' - [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Birth Index]
*'''1911-1912''' [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Birth Index]
*'''1911-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10007/kentucky-births-1911-1999?s=275764761 Kentucky Births, 1911-1999] at MyHeritage ($) — index


==== Marriage ====
==== Marriage ====
{{KY Marriage Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Marriage Intro|Webster}}
*'''1609-2016''' - [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kentucky%2cky Kentucky, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] — index $
*'''1609-2016''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kentucky%2cky Kentucky, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index $
*'''1785-1979''' - {{RecordSearch|1674849|Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979}} at FamilySearch
*'''1785-1979''' {{RecordSearch|1674849|Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979}} at FamilySearch- [[Kentucky Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1797-1954''' - {{RecordSearch|1804888|Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1785-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20622/kentucky-marriages?s=275764761 Kentucky Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1875''' - Webster County Marriage Index 1875. Batch {{IGI|M518173}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1797-1954''' {{RecordSearch|1804888|Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1876-1877''' - Webster County Marriage Index 1876-1877. Batch {{IGI|M518174}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1875''' - Webster County Marriage Index 1875. Batch {{IGI|M518173}} at FamilySearch
*'''1973-2000''' - [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Marriage Records]
*'''1876-1877''' - Webster County Marriage Index 1876-1877. Batch {{IGI|M518174}} at FamilySearch
*'''1973-2000''' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20151103090615/http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ky/marriage/search.cgi Kentucky Marriage Records 1973-2000]
*'''1973-2000''' [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Marriage Records]
*'''1973-2000''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20151103090615/http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ky/marriage/search.cgi Kentucky Marriage Records 1973-2000]
*'''1960-1993''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10082/kentucky-marriages-1960-1993?s=275764761 Kentucky Marriages, 1960-1993] at MyHeritage ($) — index


==== Death ====
==== Death ====
{{KY Death Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Death Intro|Webster}}


*'''1843-1970''' - {{RecordSearch|1674848|Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970}} at FamilySearch - index
*'''1843-1970''' {{RecordSearch|1674848|Kentucky Deaths and Burials, 1843-1970}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1911-1965''' - {{RecordSearch|1417491|Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1900-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10046/kentucky-deaths-1900-1999?s=275764761 Kentucky Deaths, 1900-1999] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1911-2000''' - [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Death Index]
*'''1911-1965''' {{RecordSearch|1417491|Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965}} at FamilySearch - [[Kentucky Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*{{RecordSearch|1202535| The Social Security Death Index}} - Searchable
*'''1911-2000''' [http://www.kygenweb.net/vitals/index.html Searchable KY Death Index]
*{{RecordSearch|1202535| The Social Security Death Index}} - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://kyvitals.com The Kentucky Vital Records Project], Transcriptions and Images of Kentucky Death Certificates
*[http://kyvitals.com The Kentucky Vital Records Project], Transcriptions and Images of Kentucky Death Certificates


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{{KY Divorce Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Divorce Intro|Webster}}


*'''1973-1993''' - [http://ukcc.uky.edu/vitalrec/ Kentucky Divorces 1973-1993], University of Kentucky Vital Records Databases
*'''1962-2005''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61049/ Kentucky, U.S., Divorce Records, 1962-2005] at Ancestry - index ($)


== Research Facilities ==
== Research Facilities ==
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{{KY Archives Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Archives Intro|Webster}}


=== Family History Centers ===
'''Archives of Appalachia'''<br>East Tennessee State University<br>Sherrod Library, Room 422<br>344 J L Seehorn Rd<br>Johnson City, TN 37614<br>Phone: 423-439-4338<br>Email: [mailto:archives@etsu.edu archives@etsu.edu]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/etsuarchivesofapp/ Facebook]<br>[https://www.etsu.edu/cas/cass/archives/ Website]<br><br>
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[[Introduction to Family History Centers]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/in/evansville/8020-covert-avenue Evansville Indiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ky/madisonville/2355-north-main-street Madisonville Kentucky FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.dcplibrary.org/ Daviess County Public Library] - an affiliate library.
*[https://www.hcpl.org/ Henderson County Kentucky Public Library] - an affiliate library.


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
{{KY Libraries Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Libraries Intro|Webster}}
*'''Webster County Library'''<br>101 KY-132<br>Dixon, KY 42409<br>Phone: 270-639-9171
 
: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.
'''Webster County Public Library'''<br>101 KY Route 132 E<br>Dixon, KY 42409<br>Phone: 270-639-9171<br>[http://www.youseemore.com/webster/ Website]<br>
:Maintains a genealogy section including local histories, many local newspapers on microfilm, and microfilmed copies of county vital records. A satellite library branch in Providence, Kentucky maintains a smaller genealogy section, mostly focusing on historical photographs.<br><br>


=== Museums ===
=== Museums ===
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{{KY Societies Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Societies Intro|Webster}}


*'''Webster County Historical and Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 215<br>Dixon, KY 42409-0215<br>[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/wch_gs.htm Website]<br>
'''Webster County Historical and Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 215<br>Dixon, KY 42409-0215<br>[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/wch_gs.htm Website]<br><br>
 
*[http://www.kygenweb.net/contact/kysocieties.html Links and addresses to Kentucky genealogical and historical societies]


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{KY Websites Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Websites Intro|Webster}}


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/kentucky/webster-county/ Webster County, KY History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
*[http://kygenweb.net/ KYGenWeb project]. Has maps, name indexes, history or other information for each county. Select&nbsp;the county.
*[http://kygenweb.net/ KYGenWeb project]. Has maps, name indexes, history or other information for each county. Select&nbsp;the county.
*[http://kentucky.gov/Pages/home.aspx State of Kentucky Website]
*[http://kentucky.gov/Pages/home.aspx State of Kentucky Website]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ky/kyfiles.html USGenWeb Kentucky Archives]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/ky/kyfiles.html USGenWeb Kentucky Archives]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Kentucky Webster County, Kentucky wikipedia page]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Kentucky Webster County, Kentucky wikipedia page]
*[http://ukcc.uky.edu/maps/ghm1999/webster.gif Webster County, Kentucky 1999 Highway Map]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/ Webster County Kentucky USGenWeb Project page]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/ Webster County Kentucky USGenWeb Project page]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Linkpendium]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/KY/Webster/ Linkpendium]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/KY/Webster-County.htm Webster County KY Genealogy] (Kentucky Genealogy)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/KY/Webster-County.htm Webster County KY Genealogy] (Kentucky Genealogy)
*{{FHL Place IDNum|195658|Kentucky|Webster}}. Free - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1582|Kentucky|Webster}}. Free - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
 
== Research Guides ==
== Research Guides ==
{{KY Research Guides Intro|Webster}}
{{KY Research Guides Intro|Webster}}
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