Case Study: Applying the Research Approach to Craig Family
When confronted with family research issues that seem to be difficult to solve, genealogists should apply the research approach. In an earlier issue of Bluegrass Roots, member J. Harvey Uttrell, walked us through the process for a family member who lived in Bullitt...
Why Did Sally Do That?
All genealogists encounter brick walls, but just as frustrating are mysteries which come up in their research. Sometimes, however, mysteries are more solvable. For sure, they can be more fun to unravel. Sally Anne Byrne Marries James Dunn Recently, I had the pleasure...
Botherum House is a Memorial to Sally Ann Clay
Botherum House has an impressive lineage. It was built for Sally Ann Clay by her husband, Madison Johnson.
Finding Marriages for Formerly Enslaved Persons
In 1866, Kentucky enacted an imperfect law to legitimize marriages of the formerly enslaved. Many Scott County, KY records survived.
We Found 297 Genealogy Books about Kentucky Families
Researching your family Kentucky ancestors? We found 297 family research examples, including Appalachian surnames and Southern surnames.
Finding Revolutionary War Veterans in Kentucky
Find your Kentucky Revolutionary War Veteran with these resources.
Flatboats Brought Pioneers into Kentucky on a Scary Path
Many of our ancestors were Kentucky pioneers who made their way down the Ohio river on a flatboat. These flatboats were later used to build a home.