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== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
In most cases, divorces from 1792 to 1849 were only granted by the Kentucky state legislature. For short time in January 1809, circuit courts had the power to grant divorces. A published list of divorces from 1792 to 1849 can be found in the periodical ''Blue Grass Roots'' ({{ | In most cases, divorces from 1792 to 1849 were only granted by the Kentucky state legislature. For short time in January 1809, circuit courts had the power to grant divorces. A published list of divorces from 1792 to 1849 can be found in the periodical ''Blue Grass Roots'' ({{FHL|976.9 B2b|book}}) beginning with the Spring 1980 issue. These articles are indexed in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index.]] They are not indexed by surname, only by the title of the article. Some divorce records may be found in the Acts of Kentucky prior to 1850. | ||
FHL|976.9 B2b|book}}) beginning with the Spring 1980 issue. These articles are indexed in the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|Periodical Source Index.]] They are not indexed by surname, only by the title of the article. Some divorce records may be found in the Acts of Kentucky prior to 1850. | |||
In 1849, authority was given to county circuit courts to grant divorces. These records can be requested from the Clerk of the County Court. Some Circuit Clerk offices may have records as early as 1802. The Family History Library has divorce records from some Kentucky counties. These records may be found under court records or vital records of the individual county. Since 1958 divorce records have been filed in Frankfort on a state-wide basis. Send for these records to the Office of Vital Statistics. By 1972, the word divorce was replaced with the term "dissolution of marriage". | In 1849, authority was given to county circuit courts to grant divorces. These records can be requested from the Clerk of the County Court. Some Circuit Clerk offices may have records as early as 1802. The Family History Library has divorce records from some Kentucky counties. These records may be found under court records or vital records of the individual county. Since 1958 divorce records have been filed in Frankfort on a state-wide basis. Send for these records to the Office of Vital Statistics. By 1972, the word divorce was replaced with the term "dissolution of marriage". | ||
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