Five Ideas for Getting Involved in Genealogy Research
Discover your role in promoting local genealogy research. Learn how to encourage others, utilize community resources, and uncover valuable information in this insightful guide.
Finding Kentuckians in the Tax List
Most Kentucky counties have the tax lists where you can find early settlers.
Our Best Genealogy Ideas from the Past Year
During our fifty years of encouraging family researchers and budding genealogists, the society has provided advice through the Bluegrass Roots magazine.
Learn the Common Death Causes of the 1800s
Genealogists must learn common causes of death and the reasons in the 1800s from a modern-age medical doctor.
Assembling the Early Ancestor Puzzle
Clues about our ancestors’ lives are scattered over multiple counties. Learn the keys to finding these free resources.
Finding an Heir for Your Genealogy Collection
Some family researchers lack an interested heir. Wood discusses how to find one.
Family History Library: A Genealogist Visits for Vacation
An amateur genealogist visits the Family History Library in Utah. She shares her tips for you to use for your dream vacation visit.
Which Kentucky Periodicals Can Help You Find Your Ancestors
As a family researcher, make sure you are familiar with free resources available from historical societies.
Dealing with Brick Walls: Those Disappearing Ancestors
All family researchers have Kentucky ancestors who simply disappear from the records. Here’s some tips for why they vanished and how to find them.
Western KY Genealogy: Locating Ancestors at Pogue Library
Pogue Library, on the Murray State University campus, has many genealogy records for those searching for western Kentucky ancestors.
Photography’s Important Role in Genealogy
Photography and genealogy go together. Let’s explore the history of photography and how to care for antique photographs.
Finding Your Kentucky Ancestor’s Death Notices
Obituaries document an ancestor’s death. We collected multiple sources for locating even the most obscure death notice. Many are free!