"Many heroic exploits and chivalrous adventures are related to me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man." ....Daniel Boone

1930 McCreary County Census

I am pleased to say that I have donated exclusive rights to sell copies of the complete 1930 McCreary County Census, transcribed by me from National Archives microfilm, to the McCreary County Historical Society. They will have exclusive rights to copy and sell copies of the book to the public. I will retain all copyrights and no other persons or organizations other than The McCreary County Historical Society of McCreary County. KY is given permission to copy and/or sell these books.

Please contact The McCreary County Historical Society to purchase this book. All profits will go to benefit The McCreary County History & Genealogical Society. Please give them your support.

The 1930 McCreary census is a great one to own even for those who are not actively researching family, because most of us will find parents, grandparents, and many many cousins in this one. The population of the county in 1930 was 14,627. That figure was taken from this census so even though I have not personally counted every name in my transcription, we can assume there are 14,627 people listed in the book. There are 17 questions and answers that apply to each person. This is one that you will enjoy holding in your hands and browsing through at your leisure.

There are many people enumerated in the 1930 McCreary County census who were from Tennessee or from other parts of Kentucky, as well as other states, having come to the McCreary County area to work for the coal mines and the lumber mills of Stearns Coal & Lumber Company.

In addition to the census, the book contains;

• Complete every-last-name and all heads of household INDEX.
• Explanation of the enumeration districts.
• Map of the county; Abbreviations & Explanations; About This Publication; etc.
• A 3 page article on what life was like in McCreary County in 1930.
• An article by Marjorie Wheeldon who grew up in Stearns and is one of those enumerated in this census. Marjorie taught school in McCreary County and became the first female basketball coach in the state of Kentucky. She was kind enough to write about her view of Stearns as a child, exclusively for this book.
• Radios in 1930 and the people in McCreary County who owned one.

Book Features

• 394 pages chocked full
  
• Full size, 8 1/2 X 11 inches plus binder
  
• Printed on heavy long-lasting paper
  
• Cardstock front and back covers
  
• Covered both front and back with heavy-duty plastic outer covers.
  
• Plastic binding

Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.