![Our 2022 Volunteer Staff Rocked Our World](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/volunteer-2-400x284.png)
The Kentucky Genealogical Society is an all volunteer organization. Without the kindness of many family ...
![Photography’s Important Role in Genealogy](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/1-1-400x284.jpg)
Photography and genealogy go together. Let’s explore the history of photography and how to care for antique photographs.
![Finding an Heir for Your Genealogy Collection](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/stock-old-docs-04-400x284.jpg)
Some family researchers lack an interested heir. Wood discusses how to find one.
![Our Best Genealogy Ideas from the Past Year](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/kygs_6-400x284.jpg)
During our fifty years of encouraging family researchers and budding genealogists, the society has provided advice through the Bluegrass Roots magazine.
![Our Top 10 Genealogy Webinars from Last Year](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/30-400x284.jpg)
Here is the top 10 list of the most popular webinars from last year.
![Don’t Let a Courthouse Disaster Demolish Your Research Plan](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ky-courthouse-03-400x284.jpg)
If your Kentucky county courthouse fell upon a disaster, use these ideas to find alternate records.
![Tips for Finding Your Female Kentucky Ancestors](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/spinning-wheel-400x284.jpg)
Learn some surprising places to find your female ancestors along with some tips for finding her maiden name. Then you’ll be ready to discover your Kentucky roots.
![Seven Wicked Good & Free Genealogy Resources for Kentucky Researchers](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/stock-old-docs-08-400x284.jpg)
When searching for Kentucky ancestors, you can take advantage of these free genealogy books to assist with your family research.
![Applying Crowdsourcing to Your Kentucky Cemetery Research](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/14-400x284.png)
Many tombstones contain valuable genealogical info. How do you access those ancestor details that are miles away from you?
![Three Tips for Researching KY When You Don’t Live There](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/13-400x284.png)
Living out of state doesn't mean you can reach deep into Kentucky for your research
![Early Settlers Built Log Cabins for Honeymooners](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/log-cabin-homestead-400x284.jpg)
A gift to newlyweds in early Kentucky was a log cabin.
![Using Timelines to Break Down a Brick Wall](https://kygs.org/wp-content/uploads/wedding-bands-over-bible-400x284.jpg)
Timelines are a useful technique for finding gaps in your family research.