by KY Genealogical Society | 27 Jul 2023 | Genealogy Tips
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, DC, represents one of America’s essential resources for genealogy research. NARA certainly ranks with other major cultural institutions devoted to family history, such as the Library of Congress...
by KY Genealogical Society | 17 Jun 2023 | Learn Kentucky History
Whether it was to escape economic hardship, seek new job opportunities, or simply start anew, Kentuckians have been migrating westward for decades. From the gold rush to modern-day Silicon Valley, Kentuckians have left their mark on the west and continue to do so...
by KY Genealogical Society | 9 Jun 2023 | Getting Started
Ever since our Bluegrass Roots newsletter featured these tips for family researchers in the Summer of 1982, countless genealogists have used their vacation time to uncover more about their family history. While these tips have stood the test of time, we’ve...
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 Kentucky 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...
