Boyd County, Kentucky
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Location: Boyd, Kentucky, United States
Location: Boyd, Kentucky, United States
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Introduction
- This page is intended to provide historical context and references that may assist Boyd County researchers with their genealogy and family history endeavors. It is still a work in progress: your input and suggestions are welcome. Volunteers are always welcome!
- The leader of this project is:
- The coordinator for this county is: Pam D.
History/Timeline
Boyd County was formed in 1860 and Catlettsburg was selected as the county seat. Boyd County is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government Offices
- The first courthouse was a brick structure built in 1860. The building was completely destroyed in 1910.
- The second and present courthouse was constructed in 1909 to 1910.
- The County Justice Center was constructed in 2008 to 2010. [1]
Geography
Boyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Adjacent counties
| Northwest Greenup County |
North |
Northeast Lawrence County, Ohio |
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| West Carter County |
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Boyd County, Kentucky |  |
East Wayne County, West Virginia |
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| Southwest |
South Lawrence County |
Southeast |
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Boyd County Communities
Cities
- Ashland
- Catlettsburg (county seat)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
- Burnaugh
- Coalton
- Durbin
- Kavanaugh
- Kilgore
- Lockwood
- Meads
- Normal
- Princess
- Rockdale
- Rush
- Summit
- Unity
- Westwood
- Winslow
Historical population
| Census Year | Resident Population | Increase or Decrease in Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 8,573 | — | |
| 1880 | 12,165 | 41.9% | |
| 1890 | 14,033 | 15.4% | |
| 1900 | 18,834 | 34.2% | |
| 1910 | 23,444 | 24.5% | |
| 1920 | 29,281 | 24.9% | |
| 1930 | 43,849 | 49.8% | |
| 1940 | 45,938 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 49,949 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 52,163 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,376 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 55,513 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 51,150 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 49,752 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 49,542 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 48,261 | −2.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 47,899 | −0.8% |
Notables
Major Highways
- Interstate 64
- Highway 23
- State Route 60
Cemetery Resources
Boyd County Resources
Original County Documents
- The Boyd County Court Clerk maintains many original documents dating from 1811 to the present, including:
- Marriage Records
- Land Sales and Leases
- Wills
- Power of Attorney Assignments
- Affidavits of Descent
Birth Records
- Births at USGenWeb Archives
- Boyd County Births at Genealogy Trails
- Boyd County Births at LSD Genealogy
- Births at KyKinfolk
Census Records
- Boyd County, Kentucky, Census Records
- United States Census, 1810
- United States Census, 1820
- United States Census, 1830
- United States Census, 1840
- United States Census, 1850
- United States Census, 1860
- United States Census, 1870
- United States Census, 1880
- United States Census, 1900
- United States Census, 1910
- United States Census, 1920
- United States Census, 1930
- United States Census, 1940
- United States Census, 1950 (Coming Soon)]
Marriages
- marriages at Genealogy Trails
- Boyd County Marriages at USGenWeb Archives
- Marriages at KyKinfolk
- Marriages at LSD Genealogy
Death Records
- Records at Genealogy Trails
- Boyd County Deaths at USGenWeb Archives
- Ky Vital Statistics Deaths, 1852-1909, at Genealogy Trails
- Deaths at KyKinfolk
- Deaths at LSD Genealogy
Wills
Military Records
Recent Obituaries
- Boyd Funeral Directors Obituaries
- Kilgore & Collier Funeral Home Inc. Obituaries
- Lazear Funeral Home Obituraries
- Preston Family Funeral Home
- Steen Funeral Homes Obituaties
- Boyd County Obituaries at Legacy
Other Web Site Resources
KY Statewide Online
Sources
- ↑ http://www.courthouses.co/us-states/h-l/kentucky/boyd-county/ Boyd County Courthouses accessed on Aug 17, 2022
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