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...
