by Tricia P Aanderud | 27 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips
Recently on our Facebook page we asked “What is your best genealogy tip for someone new to family research in Kentucky?” We were not disappointed, over 100 folks responded with some fantastic tips. All those who responded had good and even funny advice. We categorized...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 8 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips
In the 1880 US Census, you’ll find my great-grandparents, Andrew Jackson Hadley (1836-1898) and Louisa Hines (1838-1918), living in Montgomery County, KY, with eight children. With the smallest amount of coaxing, all the childrens’ records fell into place. All except...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 8 Mar 2023 | Learn Kentucky History
When newlyweds first married, the community worked together to build a first home for the couple. The early settlers worked together to survive. In this post, we learn how the cabins were built and see some examples. Lewis Collins (1797-1870), who lived in Mason...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 8 Mar 2023 | Free Kentucky Resources, Genealogy Tips
When you live in Kentucky, it’s easier to visit counties where your ancestors lived. Traveling to the Kentucky State Archives is a day trip at most and some could even walk there. While my roots are in Kentucky, my body is over 500 miles away in the Sunshine State....
by Tricia P Aanderud | 8 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips
The Kentucky archives and vital records are a deep well of information about our Kentucky ancestors. Many family researchers know ancestors who were born or lived in Kentucky but then sought their fortune somewhere else in the United States. If they died in another...
