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Elizabeth Horn moved to what is now Kentucky in April 1778 with her husband Aaron Horn, Sr., and a large family.

The Society is please to offer as a public service the Free Five-Part Class: Becoming a Genealogist & Family ...

Congratulations to the members who recently completed a 13 week study group on the basics of genetic ...

We are excited to collaborate with WikiTree for a WikiTree Kentucky Genealogical Society Challenge in June 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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