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Book Published: Essential Guide to Kentucky Family Research

Society Publishes a New Book

Kentucky Genealogical Society celebrates it’s 50th anniversary by publishing the Essential Guide to Kentucky Family Research. This book is the first comprehensive Kentucky genealogy guide published in over 30 years to help family historians research the Kentucky branches of their family trees.

About the Book

Written by and for eighteen Kentucky family historians, it is a must-have resource for anyone looking to explore their family history in the Commonwealth. With its hands-on approach, the guide empowers the reader to become a skilled genealogist and uncover the stories of ancestors. From assembling a family tree to sharing research with others, this book is the ultimate guide to genealogy research in the Commonwealth.

This guide offers not just expert advice, but inspiration for anyone looking to explore their roots and connect with their family history. You can purchase a copy of the book from Amazon.

Discussing the Book with the Editor

In this short video, President Chris Padgett discusses the book with Editor Tricia Aanderud. She explains the concept and discusses the author’s input as well as the next book the society plans to release.

 

 

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As the virtual statewide genealogical society for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Society's mission is to facilitate genealogical education, promote standards, and share best practices within the Kentucky genealogy community. It also works to make important genealogy records of Kentucky accessible through collaboration and digitization. Additionally, the Society aims to forge a community by connecting researchers across all 120 counties.

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