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...
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...
by Christopher Padgett | 4 Oct 2022 | Genealogy Tips
Perfection: A Library and a Week to Research Founded in 1845, the New England Historical Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is a treasure trove of resources for Kentucky researchers with a northeast bloodline. In the autumn of 2019, I spent a few days in the Boston area,...
by Susan J Court | 23 Jul 2022 | Society Updates
The Kentucky Genealogical Society and FamilySearch.org are pleased to announce that they have joined forces to locate genealogically significant Kentucky records to digitize and post online for free. This effort will focus on primary records such as birth, death,...
by Tricia P Aanderud | 1 Jul 2022 | Genealogy Tips, Kentucky Surnames
Finding Revolutionary War Records When the Revolutionary War started, Kentucky was still part of Virginia. After the war concluded, many families came to Kentucky. Some because they were given a land warrant, others to simply begin their lives. It is amazing how many...
by Marian B Wood | 21 Feb 2022 | Quick Tips from Our Speakers
Setting the 1950 Census Stage This is an exciting year for genealogists. The US Census Bureau will release the records for the 1950 Census in April. Even as you await the release, author and blogger Marian Burk Wood suggests there are several ways to prepare as you...
by TheEventsCal | 16 Dec 2021 | Free Kentucky Resources, Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Get ready to look for your ancestors when the 1950 U.S. Census records are made public on April 1, 2022. This how-to session examines the nuggets of genealogical gold in the 1950 Census and the surprising quirks and assumptions built into the...
