by Kandie Adkinson | 3 Aug 2022 | Free Kentucky Resources
They Came to Kentucky for Land to Sustain Themselves Literally locating your Kentucky ancestors might involve understanding the different ways they attained land. For many, they used the Land Patent Process that is described in this post by expert Kandie Adkinson. In...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 11 Jun 2022 | Retired, Society Updates
One thing family researchers know, Kentucky’s 120 counties are not always the easiest place for a family tree investigation. To be effective at this task, you must keep your ears open for opportunities and mind open to fresh techniques. With that in mind, our...
by Barb LaFara | 3 Jun 2022 | Kentucky Surnames, Learn Kentucky History
Migrating to Kentucky on a Flatboat Many of our ancestors were Kentucky pioneers who made their way down the Ohio river on a flatboat. They settled in one of the many river towns along the Ohio River. KYGS member and genealogy blogger, Barb LaFara, shares the story of...
by Landon Willis | 15 Aug 2021 | Learn Kentucky History
The first rule of genealogical research is understanding the area and time frames for when events occurred. With this knowledge, you can determine how your family history fits into the narrative. One important event in Kentucky history was the settling of Fort...
