by KY Genealogical Society | 20 May 2023 | Learn Kentucky History
A mortality study tells genealogists and historians much about the past. Death statistics not only reveal the average age of demise during a certain historical period, but these invaluable records also give us causation, which provides an enormous collection of...
by KY Genealogical Society | 26 Apr 2023 | Free KY Resources
Are you tracing your Kentucky roots and puzzled by terms like ‘fourth cousin’ or ‘cousin once removed’? This guide is here to help you navigate the intricate world of Kentucky genealogy. We’ll demystify these terms and provide simple...
by KY Genealogical Society | 22 Apr 2023 | Society Updates
We are excited to collaborate with WikiTree for a WikiTree Kentucky Genealogical Society Challenge in June 2023. What is WikiTree? WikiTree is a free, collaborative, online family tree and genealogy community that was launched in 2008. It allows users to create and...
by KY Genealogical Society | 11 Mar 2023 | Society Updates
Society Publishes a New Book Kentucky Genealogical Society celebrates it’s 50th anniversary by publishing the Essential Guide to Kentucky Family Research. This book is the first comprehensive Kentucky genealogy guide published in over 30 years to help family...
by KY Genealogical Society | 8 Mar 2023 | Learn Kentucky History
Early settlers who were determined to find land and opportunities pushed westward in two major ways: by water routes and by land routes. Initially, waterways seemed to be easier than land routes, but they presented their own difficulties. Uncharted waters, attacks,...
