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Jessamine County, Kentucky

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Introduction

This page is intended to provide some historical context and references that may assist Jessamine County researchers of genealogy and family history. It is still a work in progress: if your family research or genealogical interests lead you to Jessamine County, your input and suggestions are appreciated. Volunteers are always welcome!


People

Important Dates

1774 The Virginia Colony passed a law granting 400 acres of land in Kentucky (then the area in the western portion of Fincastle County of the colony), to any person making improvements including building cabins, clearing ground and raising corn there. [Perrin, p. 218]

31 Dec 1776 The Commonwealth of Virginia formed Kentucky County out of Fincastle County.

30 Jun 1780 The Commonwealth of Virginia abolished Kentucky County and created in its place Fayette, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. Modern Jessamine County's parent: Fayette.


Slavery, Free People of Color, and Emancipation

Slaves accompanied early white explorers into the Kentucky area in the 1750s and 1760s, and they were among permanent residents in 1775 when Virginia began actively encouraging settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Enslaved people in the state of Kentucky were primarily employed in agriculture, though they were also used in mining and manufacturing to some extent. In addition, early 19th century county residents employed slave labor in road building, mill work, wool factories and various tradecrafts.

Since Kentucky did not secede from the Union during the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 did not apply. Slavery ended in Kentucky in 1865 with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Research into Black Heritage in Jessamine County is currently under development.

Notables and Interesting Citizens


Population Statistics

Historical Population Data[1]

CensusPopulation% Change ±CensusPopulation% Change ±CensusPopulation% Change ±
18005,461—190011,9256.0%200039,04128.0%
18108,37753.4%191012,6135.8%201048,58624.4%
18209,29711.0%192012,205-3.2%202052,9912.4%
18309,9607.1%193012,4311.9%
18409,396-5.7%194012,174-2.1%
185010,2499.1%195012,4582.3%
18609,465-7.6%196013,6259.4%
18708,638-8.7%197017,43027.9%
188010,86425.8%198026,14650.0%
189011,2483.5%199030,50816.7%


Geography

Continent: North America
Country: United States
State/Province: Kentucky
Region: Inner Bluegrass
GPS Coordinates: 37°52′N 84°35′W
Area: 175 sq mi (450 km2)
Elevation: 497-1072 feet above sea level
Border Counties
Northeast:Fayette (1780)
Southeast:Madison (1785)
South:Garrard (1796)
Southwest:Mercer (1785)
Northwest:Woodford (1788)


Interesting Facts

  • Location of the first commercial winery in the United States, 1799-1809.
  • Home of the Valley View Ferry. Founded in 1780-1785, it is widely regarded as the oldest continuously operating business in Kentucky.
  • During the Civil War, Camp Nelson was established as a supply depot for Union forces, and became a recruiting ground for African-American troops. The location is now a National Monument, historical park, museum and cemetery.
  • Has 73 locations in the National Register of Historic Places


Communities

  • County seat: Nicholasville
  • Cities: Wilmore
  • Unincorporated Communities: High Bridge, Brannon Woods, Keene

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Kentucky Stickers
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General Maintenance Task List

Research Notes and Page Updates

  • This page was created 16 Apr 2023 and is currently under research. If you have suggestions or contributions, please feel free to edit, comment below, or contact the page manager.
  • Potential sections to add: military, commerce, education, religion, etc.
  • Current (4-23) suggestion list for Jessamine County: 528
  • Current (4-23) orphan list for Jessamine County: 916
  • Initial number of profiles in Jessamine County category (4-23): 83

Sources

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Jessamine County, Kentucky," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jessamine_County,_Kentucky&oldid=1101006301 (accessed August 9, 2022).


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