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Gathering Family Tales: How to Collect Stories Like the Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm—Jacob and Wilhelm—are celebrated for preserving German folklore and bringing stories like Cinderella and...
Heirlooms with Heart: The Power of Klediments
Heirlooms with Heart: The Power of Klediments When June Carter Cash published her book Among My Klediments, she introduced...
The Dynamic Duo: Passive and Active Research Techniques in Genealogy
Genealogical research has been a rewarding journey for me, requiring a combination of passive and active research...
Meet our Members: Jeff Damron
What do you enjoy about researching Kentucky ancestors? My favorite part of research is discovering something new about an...
Be Part of History: Help Digitize a Motherlode of Kentucky Records!
Exciting News for Kentucky Genealogical Researchers! UPDATED: 18 July 2024 On June 26, 2024, the Kentucky Department for...
Eight Key Types of Evidence in Genealogical Research
When conducting my genealogical research, understanding the different types of evidence is crucial for piecing together my...
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