Discover the historical significance of Kentucky’s vital records and the pioneering Sutton Law. Learn about the state’s early efforts in recording births, deaths, and marriages, and how this legislation shaped the preservation of ancestral documentation.
Explore the rich religious history of Letcher County as early settlers sought refuge and established the Indian Bottom Church. Learn about their journey of faith and freedom in the Appalachian wilderness, carrying the Holy Bible and Kentucky rifles as symbols of their devotion and resilience.
Experienced genealogists shared their best tips for those new to Kentucky family research.
Migration to the British Colonies was a Long Journey Between 1718 and 1774, over 250,000 Scots-Irish migrated to North America from Ireland. These Irish citizens had many reasons for their migration as we will learn in this video short. Like other immigrants, the...
Expand your research outside your family and their house.
Timelines are a useful technique for finding gaps in your family research.
Facts and tidbits that we are so anxious to share with others in our family. We have all watched someone’s disinterested eyes glaze over as we share information. So, how do you share these stories without being referred to as the best “sleep aid” around?
Beckham County was formed in 1904 and disbanded a few months later. It remains the only county in Kentucky’s history with the distinction of being dissolved.
See how Kentucky went from 9 counties to 120 counties – just like that.
Living out of state doesn’t mean you can reach deep into Kentucky for your research
Many tombstones contain valuable genealogical info. How do you access those ancestor details that are miles away from you?
For many Kentucky researchers, the US census is the go-to record for understanding family genealogy. Since 1790, the US government has counted the inhabitants of the states.