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The Dynamic Duo: Passive and Active Research Techniques in Genealogy

The Dynamic Duo: Passive and Active Research Techniques in Genealogy

Genealogical research has been a complex and rewarding journey for me, requiring a combination of passive and active research techniques. While passive methods such as online databases and family trees provide valuable information, active techniques like visiting archives and interviewing relatives offer a more hands-on approach to uncovering my family history. In this blog post, I'll explore the importance of both passive and active research in genealogy and how they work together to create a comprehensive picture of my lineage.
Be Part of History: Help Digitize a Motherlode of Kentucky Records!

Be Part of History: Help Digitize a Motherlode of Kentucky Records!

On June 26, 2024, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) and FamilySearch.org finalized an agreement to allow FamilySearch to digitize tens of thousands of microfilm reels of Kentucky’s county records of genealogical significance stored at KDLA’s Frankfort facility. This agreement allows FamilySearch to digitize records pending permission from the county clerks, who are the official custodians of these records.