Vital records are invaluable for genealogicalresearch, offering more than just the name of the individual they pertain to. These documents can reveal a plethora of details.
We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you explore your familyhistory and learn more about the history of our community. Please take a look at the links below and let us know if you have any questions or need further assistance.
For deathrecords after 1966, please contact the Office of Vital Statistics at (502) 564-4212. (CLICK HERE for a list of deathrecords for 1852-1910 available at the Archives, by county.)
· Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing familyhistory, as well as state, county and municipal historicalresearch, for the state of Kentucky.
Death notices from Louisville newspapers, 1814-1842 : most of which are in the Filson Club and the Louisville Free Public Library. WorldCat. Genealogical abstracts from reported deaths, the Louisville and Nashville Christian Advocate and the Nashville Christian Advocate WorldCat.
· The collection consists of an index & images of state death certificates located at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, Kentucky. Certificates are arranged first by year, then by month, then alphabetically by county.
Access birth and deathrecords services in Louisville through the Health and Wellness department.
