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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
{{Adoption KYGenWeb}}The term "genealogy" is used in this Wiki article and in the | {{Adoption KYGenWeb}}The term "genealogy" is used in this Wiki article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information previously gathered by other researchers, societies, or archives. These records can include pedigree charts, compiled data on families, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These sources can save time, but because they are compiled from other sources, they must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. Some major genealogical collections and published sources for Kentucky are found below. | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. Some major genealogical collections and published sources for Kentucky are found below. | ||
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*'''IGI''' (International Genealogical Index.) Extracted records are included in the general search found at [https://familysearch.org/search/#form=historical_records FamilySearch] | *'''IGI''' (International Genealogical Index.) Extracted records are included in the general search found at [https://familysearch.org/search/#form=historical_records FamilySearch] | ||
*'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/ familytreemaker].) | *'''FamilyFinder Index''' ([[Kentucky Census]]. Also on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/ familytreemaker].) | ||
*''' | *'''FamilySearch Catalog''' available on [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch] <br> | ||
*'''Historical Records''' are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | *'''Historical Records''' are available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch]. Many records have been indexed and are searchable on this site. | ||
*'''Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)''' ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the [http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ Internet].'''<br>''' | *'''Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)''' ("Genealogy" section. Also available on the [http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/ Internet].'''<br>''' | ||
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For genealogy sources for the United States, see [[United States Genealogy]]. | For genealogy sources for the United States, see [[United States Genealogy]]. | ||
Other genealogical records of Kentucky can be found in the [[ | Other genealogical records of Kentucky can be found in the [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|Place Search]] of the Family History Library [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog] under: | ||
KENTUCKY- GENEALOGY | KENTUCKY- GENEALOGY | ||