![Meet our Members: Linda McCauley](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/350350020_593944962715776_6310338094236373933_n-400x284.jpg)
![Meet our Members: Barbara Cart](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/350350020_593944962715776_6310338094236373933_n-400x284.jpg)
![Elizabeth Horn: Kentucky’s First Female Landowner?](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/Fort-Boonesborough-265x284.jpg)
Elizabeth Horn moved to what is now Kentucky in April 1778 with her husband Aaron Horn, Sr., and a large family.
![Becoming a Genealogist & Family Historian: A Free Five Part Class](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ky-map-1795-400x284.png)
The Society is please to offer as a public service the Free Five-Part Class: Becoming a Genealogist & Family ...
![Members Complete 13 Week Genetic Genealogy Study Group](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/dna-04-400x284.jpg)
Congratulations to the members who recently completed a 13 week study group on the basics of genetic ...
![Kentucky Genealogical Society WikiTree Challenge – June 2023](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/picture-family-tree-400x284.jpg)
We are excited to collaborate with WikiTree for a WikiTree Kentucky Genealogical Society Challenge in June 2023.
![Kentucky’s Hidden Heritage: Exploring War of 1812 Veterans’ Documents](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/war-1812-veterans-400x284.png)
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.
![Five Easy Steps for Scrapbook Preservation from the Archive Lady](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/archivist-04-400x284.png)
Preserve your family's cherished scrapbooks with ease! Join the Archive Lady as she shares five simple steps for scrapbook preservation. Unlock the hidden treasures of your ancestors in these captivating time capsules.
![Kentucky’s Role in the Mexican War: A Forgotten History](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/mexican-us-war-taylor-public-domain-400x284.jpg)
Explore Kentucky's crucial role in the Mexican-American War. Learn about Kentucky's volunteer regiments, their contributions, and the impact on the outcome of the conflict.
![“Beyond the Obituary: Discovering Ancestral Tales through Funeral Programs](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/funeral-flower-spray-1-400x284.jpg)
Dive into the intriguing world of funeral programs as we uncover their significance in genealogical research. Join us as Renate Yarborough Sanders sheds light on the origins of these unique artifacts and shares captivating stories and examples. In this video excerpt from her talk, you'll gain valuable insights into how funeral programs provide a wealth of biographical details and become cherished additions to our own collections.
![Elijah Craig and the Journey of Freedom: The Story of the Traveling Church](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/church-country-canva-06-400x284.jpg)
Delve into the captivating history of Kentucky's Traveling Church led by Elijah Craig. Explore their journey of religious freedom, from Craig's imprisonment for preaching without a license to their migration to Kentucky. Discover the significant role this pioneer congregation played in shaping Kentucky's early religious landscape.
![Tracing Family Heroes: Unveiling Ancestors’ Military History at the National Archives](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/arlington-cemetery-canva-e1681773250854-400x284.jpg)
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.