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...