by kathykeyser ADMIN | 4 Jun 2024 | Family Research
What You Will Learn Taylor Wolfolk survived slavery and the Civil War. He married Rhoda Ann Williams and they reared seven children in Indianapolis, Indiana. Although Taylor died before five of their children reached adulthood, it is likely that his strength,...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 29 Mar 2024 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Thousands of women volunteered their time serving the sick and wounded during the hostilities of the Civil War, yet most were never recorded on official rosters. Women doctors, nurses, matrons, cooks, and laundresses served on both sides of the...
by kathykeyser ADMIN | 3 Mar 2024 | Family Research, Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington DC. Learn what records are available for your ancestors only at the National Archives, what records are...
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 | 27 Aug 2023 | Free Kentucky Resources
For individuals interested in tracing the military history of their ancestors, the National Archives in the United States is a treasure trove of information. The National Archives houses an extensive collection of military records, which can provide valuable insights...
by TheEventsCal | 14 Feb 2023 | Uncategorized
What You Will Learn Will provide the research tools needed to discover your World War I ancestor and dig out as much information as possible about what their experience was like during the First World War. Speaker Don Rightmyer Handout Click here to view handout...
by TheEventsCal | 14 Feb 2023 | Uncategorized
What You Will Learn Will help you find and learn about your Kentucky Civil War relative and whether he wore blue, gray, or butternut. Be prepared for possible surprises in your Civil War genealogy search. Speaker Don Rightmyer Handout Click here to view handout...
by KY Genealogical Society | 27 Jan 2023 | Free Kentucky Resources
During the years following the Civil War, the Kentucky Adjutant General faced a growing space problem where the Commonwealth’s early military records were concerned. Following the publication of the roster of War of 1812 volunteers in 1891, that official ordered the...
