by Rusty L Heckaman | 8 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips, Learn Kentucky History
Beckham County’s Fifteen Minutes of Fame Beckham County was formed in 1904 and disbanded in 1904. It remains the only county in Kentucky’s history with the distinction of being dissolved. At its formation, Beckham became Kentucky’s first 120th county, named...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 7 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips
Courthouse Disasters Were Common in the 1800s The county courthouse has been a central location for records since Kentucky became a commonwealth. Often we are reminded that records didn’t survive because of a natural disaster or other accident. As a family researcher,...
by KY Genealogical Society | 22 Feb 2022 | Free KY Resources
The following Facebook groups and pages are actively involved in answering specific questions specific to Kentucky counties. Carter County — Rattlesnake Ridge Genealogy Group Promoting the discussion and research of family history among those with ties to Carter...
