To gain a deed in early Kentucky, you needed a land patent. This post explains the process pioneers used, and where to find these free genealogy resources.
How to have family vacation fun while learning about Kentucky history
Part 2 – Parks for Fun and Facts. This is ...
A grandfather shares his love of Kentucky genealogy on a memorable family vacation in this three-part story.
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Pull up a chair on one of our Front Porches! The Kentucky Genealogical Society offers members a unique way to ...
How They Heard the "R": Language, Identity, and Everyday Life in Kentucky, 1886
On June 29, 1886, readers of ...
Improve your Kentucky genealogy research with upcoming webinars
Webinars in 2026 will cover a wide variety of ...
Expand your family tree with this DNA comparison technique. If you have taken a DNA test with a company like ...
The story of George W. Bellar is a sweeping account of a man whose 40-year journey in photography left a mark on ...
The Kentucky Genealogical Society occasionally receives donated items of genealogical interest from its members and their families. These items often include ledgers, yearbooks, family group sheets and photos, just to name a few.
A Kentucky Genealogical Society member discovered new sources of information about her ancestors who worked for ...
Sometimes an email, a phone call, or a message board can open a family history book to something much ...
After the Civil War, some formerly enslaved people sought reparations in courts of law. The most successful among ...
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