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The Hardin County (Ky.) estate documents consist of inventories and accounts related to county residents who died in the early 19th century. Most items reflect the estimated value or auction price of possessions such as livestock, farming implements, furniture, and slaves.

The Hardin County (Ky.) estate documents (13 items) pertain to 11 male residents of Hardin County who died between 1803 and 1820. Each includes executors' signatures and a dated note about the document's presentation before the court. Twelve items are inventories and records of estate sales, which are lists of possessions and the estimated value or actual sale price of each; the remaining item is an account between Daniel Waide and Christopher Rush which was settled after Waide's death. The deceased owned livestock such as cattle, horses, and hogs; farm implements; furniture; household and kitchen supplies; and land. Three documents report the value of slaves ranging in age from 2 to 55 years old, valued much more highly than other belongings.