A grandfather shares his love of Kentucky genealogy on a memorable family vacation in this three-part story. Part 1 – Crossing the Ohio “Dad, could you take my family on a Kentucky history trip?” my daughter asked last year. She remembered our family tour of Kentucky...
After the Civil War, some formerly enslaved people sought reparations in courts of law. The most successful among them was Henrietta Wood from Kentucky. She won compensation for some of her unpaid labor and became one of the few who got reparations for years of...
Searching for the identity of an unnamed Kentucky Civil War soldier in a cherished family album led to surprising results. A handsome Union Army Captain looks out from the 1860s-era photo album passed down from Nina Rich Tomlin in Northern Kentucky. The soldier was...
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.
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.
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.
Many Kentuckians escaped to the American West seeking to start anew in a land filled with opportunity.
The railroads were a disruptive technology for 1850s central Kentucky.
A mortality study from Kentucky in the late 1800s reveals the common causes of death.
Join us as we take a journey back in time and uncover the story of how Fincastle County, Virginia, became the beloved state of Kentucky that we know today.
Discover Kentucky’s rich religious heritage in church records. Uncover ancestral details and vital statistics from Episcopalian, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Roman Catholic traditions.
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.