by kathykeyser ADMIN | 13 Feb 2025 | Family Research, Genealogy Tips, Resources
What You Will Learn Cemeteries are not only places of rest; they are archives of personal stories, family traditions, and local history. For Kentucky genealogical researchers, a visit to a cemetery can open a window into the past, revealing details that are often...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 30 Jan 2024 | Learn Kentucky History
What You Will Learn Beginning in May 1864, Camp Nelson Kentucky received a flood of escaped enslaved people looking to join the US Army and be emancipated. Through this “stampede” of people Camp Nelson became Kentucky’s largest enlistment and...
by KY Genealogical Society | 9 Jun 2023 | Getting Started
Ever since our Bluegrass Roots newsletter featured these tips for family researchers in the Summer of 1982, countless genealogists have used their vacation time to uncover more about their family history. While these tips have stood the test of time, we’ve...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 8 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips
The Kentucky archives and vital records are a deep well of information about our Kentucky ancestors. Many family researchers know ancestors who were born or lived in Kentucky but then sought their fortune somewhere else in the United States. If they died in another...
by TheEventsCal | 14 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Ever walked through a cemetery and wondered what that engraving on the headstone meant? Learn about the various types of headstones and their symbolism. Speaker Johnna Waldon is the past president of the Kentucky Genealogical Society. Handout Click...
by TheEventsCal | 7 Feb 2023 | Uncategorized
What You Will Learn The speaker covers restoring a cemetery’s physical history, repairs, enlisting a work force, materials, equipment, and methods. The speaker enjoys sharing his knowledge of this topic. Speaker John Heider: Over the last thirty years John...
by TheEventsCal | 7 Feb 2023 | Uncategorized
What You Will Learn The speaker covers the history of cemeteries. He answers where and how local cemeteries started. You will gain a new perspective on these historical locations from a knowledgeable speaker. The speaker enjoys sharing his knowledge of this topic....
by Christopher Padgett | 23 Nov 2022 | Free Kentucky Resources, Genealogy Tips
What is an Obituary? Obituaries are important tools for Kentucky genealogy research. While the content can vary widely, I find an obituary can provide clues to identifying information, such as living and deceased family members, employment, hobbies, religious...
