Genealogy Tips Archives

No, the Best Genealogy Resources Are Not Online

by Thomas W Jones

Expand your research outside your family and their house.

Using Timelines to Break Down a Brick Wall

by Tricia P Aanderud

Timelines are a useful technique for finding gaps in your family research.

Sharing Your Research with Others

by Betty Darnell

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?

Kentucky History: Tales of a County Too Small

by Rusty L Heckaman

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.

How and Why the Kentucky Counties Formed

by Landon Willis

See how Kentucky went from 9 counties to 120 counties – just like that.

Three Tips for Researching KY When You Don’t Live There

by Tricia P Aanderud

Living out of state doesn’t mean you can reach deep into Kentucky for your research

Applying Crowdsourcing to Your Kentucky Cemetery Research

by Tricia P Aanderud

Many tombstones contain valuable genealogical info. How do you access those ancestor details that are miles away from you?

Tips for Using the Federal Census in Your Research

by Landon Willis

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.

Loading Sixteen Tons: Tracing Your Kentucky Coal Mining Ancestors

by Marsha Waggoner

Here are tips for finding your ancestor’s coal mining records.

Tips for Finding Your Female Kentucky Ancestors

by Tricia P Aanderud

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.