by Landon Willis | 8 Mar 2023 | Genealogy Tips, Learn Kentucky History
Kentucky has a fascinating history, even if you don’t go back any further than when the state was formed. In 1776, Virginia carved up Fincastle County and one county was called Kentucky. Soon after the end of the American Revolution, a separation movement began in...
by TheEventsCal | 14 Feb 2023 | Uncategorized
What You Will Learn Maps can be valuable tools for genealogists and historians. They can provide exceptional detail about the neighborhoods, farms, and communities in which our ancestors worked and lived. Some of the most valuable maps for genealogists were produced...
by TheEventsCal | 3 Jan 2023 | Free Kentucky Resources, Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn If you are researching ancestors in Kentucky, maps are essential to your success. Geographical information reveals the visual stories for your ancestors helping you understand migration paths, where to look for records, and even error check your...
by Beverly West Hathaway | 1 Dec 2022 | Free Kentucky Resources
Using Maps in Your Genealogical Research No genealogist worth their salt does genealogy without the aid of maps. Maps are a tool used to understand our people and the land they walked on plus a means of cutting down research time. A county doesn’t appear large...
