by TheEventsCal | 21 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research. The thorough research required by the Genealogical Proof Standard should not be undertaken in a haphazard manner. This webinar provides useful tips on developing an...
by Melissa Barker | 18 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
Most family researchers find a journey to an archive a potentially serendipitous treat. Uncovering new evidence is possible when we know how to look for it. During the Discovering Your Bluegrass Roots seminar, we hosted multiple Kentucky research experts. One such...
by Melissa Barker | 18 Feb 2023 | Quick Tips from Our Speakers
Finding the Moonshiners Making moonshine was a common activity for many ancestors with Scots Irish lineage. In Kentucky’s mountainous counties, they had been making corn mash liquor for decades. As early as 1880, the term bootlegging referred to people who would...
by TheEventsCal | 16 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn As a settlement gateway and destination, Kentucky played a pivotal role in early migration patterns. This session gives you resource tips and tricks to track down those elusive ancestors. Topics covered include: *Immigration waves/cluster...
by Landon Willis | 11 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
Overview of the Tax List Law A good source of genealogical information may be found in the various county tax lists. Kentucky is one of the few states that offers the researcher an excellent listing of the early settlers along with other interesting information. If...
by TheEventsCal | 7 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn How to establish the habit of following five elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard to every record search, analysis, and story documentation. A case study will involve the identities of two men with the same name who lived near each other in...
by TheEventsCal | 7 Feb 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn “The Genealogical Ride of a Lifetime!” That’s how Kathy Reed Reed describes what happened when she used DNA and traditional research to help cousins find past and present family. Speaker Kathy Reed View Link ...
by TheEventsCal | 20 Jan 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Alec Ferretti will teach us the current rules of thumb for weeding through endogamous matches, including learning how to visualize matches in ways to both help understand and analyze endogamy. He will explain the benefits and pitfalls of each...
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 TheEventsCal | 3 Jan 2023 | Genealogy Tips
What You Will Learn Our country is one of religious diversity. Except for the very early days in the colonies, there has never been a “state religion”. A number of different religions and their beginnings will be discussed. Before state and vital records were...
