Tracing Family Heroes: Unveiling Ancestors’ Military History at the National Archives
Discover how the National Archives in the United States holds a wealth of military records for tracing your ancestors’ military history. Unveil the bravery and sacrifices of your family heroes as you explore the extensive collection housed at the National Archives, offering valuable insights into their lives and service.
Decoding Kentucky Roots: A Guide to Understanding Cousin Relationships in Genealogy
Unlock the secrets of your Kentucky family tree with our easy-to-understand guide on cousin relationships. Learn how to calculate cousin numbers, grasp the concept of ‘removed cousins’, and explore your Kentucky genealogical heritage.
Uncovering Hidden Gems in Digital Archives
Digital archives can be an incredibly useful tool for family researchers by providing them with easy access to historical records. ChatGPT leads us on this tour.
Three Tips for Researching KY When You Don’t Live There
Living out of state doesn’t mean you can reach deep into Kentucky for your research
Seven Wicked Good & Free Genealogy Resources for Kentucky Researchers
When searching for Kentucky ancestors, you can take advantage of these free genealogy books to assist with your family research.
Using Littell’s Law Books for Tracing Early Kentucky Genealogy
Littell’s Law Books contain rich details about what our ancestors were doing in the early years of Kentucky.
Is Your KY Ancestor in the Log Cabin?
KYGS Member finds her family in The Log Cabin newspaper
Your Kentucky Ancestors in the Freedmen’s Bureau
The Freedmen’s Bureau is a goldmine for those researching in the South after the Civil War.
Kentucky’s Hidden Heritage: Exploring War of 1812 Veterans’ Documents
Discover valuable sources for researching Kentucky veterans of the War of 1812. Learn about federal records at the National Archives and other resources at the KDLA in Frankfort. Uncover your ancestor’s service and delve into their sacrifices.
Tips for Finding Kentucky Vital Records
Tips for genealogists. Determining if a vital record exists for your Kentucky ancestor.
Laurel County: Researching Historic Newspapers
Family researchers can find older editions of Laurel County Newspapers online at Family Search. This post contains instructions and examples.
Our Unexpected Finds at the KY Dept Libraries and Archives
The KDLA has many records of genealogical value that are free to the public.