Using an Index to Get the Original Genealogy Record
How do you go from your ancestor’s name in a printed or online index to the original record? Just follow this seven-step system.
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Now What: Kentucky Kin Premium
Q. I’m having a difficult time finding family records in Kentucky. Where’s the best place to start? A. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort is the main depository for records in the Bluegrass State. Its holdings include birth and death records...
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Mountain Climbing: Tips for Appalachian Genealogy Research Premium
Traverse the peaks and valleys of your family tree with our guide to tracing Appalachian ancestry.
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Kentucky Records Details and Resources Premium
Where to find Kentucky census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.
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Kentucky History and Research Overview Premium
Learn about Kentucky's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.
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Kentucky Archives, Libraries and Societies Premium
Find contact information for archives, libraries and other genealogical organizations in Kentucky.
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Kentucky County History and Listings Premium
Our county-by-county listing of Kentucky has contact information and dates vital records for historic and modern-day counties.
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Kentucky Land Records Premium
Because I've been hunting down Kentucky Hendricksons for a very long time, I was thrilled to discover a series of free, searchable Kentucky land records online. These records date from Revolutionary War Warrants to later patents. If you find your ancestor in one of these databases (lucky you!)...
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