Kentuckians played a significant role in the War of 1812. Approximately 24,000 Kentuckians served during the war, and sixty-four percent of the Americans killed were Kentuckians.[1] Mason County, Kentucky, supplied many fighters in this conflict. Not surprisingly,...
Society Co-President Susan Court recently met with Peter Ehrmann, the Archivar at the Stadtarchiv und Museen in Rottenburg a.N., Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the birthplace of her paternal great-grandfather, Bernhard Vollmer (1829-1919).
The Kentucky Genealogical Society occasionally receives donated items of genealogical interest from its members and their families. These items often include ledgers, yearbooks, family group sheets and photos, just to name a few.
Elizabeth Horn moved to what is now Kentucky in April 1778 with her husband Aaron Horn, Sr., and a large family.
While cutting grass in an older cemetery section, he found an old military headstone. It was a member of the United States Colored Troop of the Civil War.
In this post, we learn some of the brave, and even funny stories, about her family who were descendants of the Mayflower party.
One of the First Forts in Kentucky Our ancestors often leave multiple mysteries when they pass. As family researchers, part of the fun is unraveling these mysteries. Al Horn has been working on the mystery surrounding one of his great-grandfathers who was an early...
Harlan County sits in the sweet spot of coal mining in southeastern Kentucky.
We have collected over 80 examples of family histories and genealogy that you can use as a resource for your research or learn how to write a compelling family history.
Littell’s Law Books contain rich details about what our ancestors were doing in the early years of Kentucky.
KYGS Member finds her family in The Log Cabin newspaper
Embark on a fascinating journey into genealogy and discover the humor, spooky encounters, and triumphs of tracing family history. Get started with this captivating tale.