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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky Compiled Genealogies|Genealogy]]'' | ||
{{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. | {{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. | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48032 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. I] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48032 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. I] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48033 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. II] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48033 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. II] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48034 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. III] at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48034 Genealogies of Kentucky Families from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol. III] at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=12599 Genealogies and sketches of some old families who have taken prominent part in the development of Virginia and Kentucky especia] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=12599 Genealogies and sketches of some old families who have taken prominent part in the development of Virginia and Kentucky especia] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=19070 Genealogy of Hollon and related families : early settlers of eastern Kentucky and their descendants] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=19070 Genealogy of Hollon and related families : early settlers of eastern Kentucky and their descendants] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=29926 Genealogy of the Hill family, Kentucky and Virginia] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=29926 Genealogy of the Hill family, Kentucky and Virginia] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26160 A history and genealogy of the Warder family in Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26160 A history and genealogy of the Warder family in Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28993 Background of genealogical research in Kentucky and Indiana] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28993 Background of genealogical research in Kentucky and Indiana] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
=== Nationwide Indexes === | === Nationwide Indexes === | ||
You may find information about your ancestor in the following important nationwide genealogical indexes described in [[United States Genealogy]]. | You may find information about your ancestor in the following important nationwide genealogical indexes described in [[United States Genealogy]]. | ||
'''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed.'''<br>''' | '''World Connect'''. Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians appear in family trees submitted to the online ''[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com World Connect Project]''. The accuracy of the data varies, but the database is commendable for its ability to include transcribed sources within each individual's file. These databases will provide many researchers clues as to what has been done in the past, and where future research efforts should be directed.'''<br>''' | ||
*'''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] | ||
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*'''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>''' | ||
*'''Pedigree Resource File''' and'''Ancestral File''' consist of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted to the Family History Department. They also include the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees FamilySearch]. | *'''Pedigree Resource File''' and'''Ancestral File''' consist of unedited, lineage-linked pedigrees submitted to the Family History Department. They also include the associated family groups, descendancy charts, and sometimes notes or sources. It is available at [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=trees FamilySearch]. | ||
*'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Available on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=151 ancestry] ($)for a subscription fee or on [http://www.heritagequestonline.com HeritageQuest Online] from your local library- free.) | *'''Periodical Source Index (PERSI)''' ("[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Available on the Internet at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=151 ancestry] ($)for a subscription fee or on [http://www.heritagequestonline.com HeritageQuest Online] from your local library- free.) | ||
*'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | *'''Social Security Death Index''' ("[[Kentucky Vital Records|Vital Records]]" page) This index is also available on the Internet at http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ or on compact disc from several companies. The Internet version sometimes includes a few more recently reported deaths than compact disc versions. For details about the FamilySearch compact disc version see the resource guide, U.S. [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]]. | ||
*'''U.S. Military Death Index''' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the resource guide, [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | *'''U.S. Military Death Index''' lists deaths of service men and women in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. It is available at most Family History Centers as part of FamilySearch. For details see the resource guide, [[United States Military Records|Military Index]]. | ||
These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | These indexes are available at the Family History Library and many libraries with family history collections. | ||
=== Web Sites about Your Family === | === Web Sites about Your Family === | ||
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Wilson, Samuel M. ''Collection of Samuel M. Wilson of Lexington, Kentucky''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958. {{FHL|323694|item|disp=FHL films 174919–28}} This is a private collection of correspondence, genealogical notes, and abstracts of records about families from central Kentucky. The collection is in alphabetical order by county. Most of the information in each county is arranged alphabetically by surname. | Wilson, Samuel M. ''Collection of Samuel M. Wilson of Lexington, Kentucky''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1958. {{FHL|323694|item|disp=FHL films 174919–28}} This is a private collection of correspondence, genealogical notes, and abstracts of records about families from central Kentucky. The collection is in alphabetical order by county. Most of the information in each county is arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
Filson Club. ''Surname Folders. The Filson Club'' (see [[Kentucky Societies]]) has folders containing records of approximately 3,000 Kentucky families. These are filed by surname and have not been microfilmed. | Filson Club. ''Surname Folders. The Filson Club'' (see [[Kentucky Societies]]) has folders containing records of approximately 3,000 Kentucky families. These are filed by surname and have not been microfilmed. | ||
=== Published Sources === | === Published Sources === | ||
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''Genealogies of Kentucky Families: From the Filson Club History Quarterly''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1981. This book contains histories of families and abstracts of cemetery records. It is alphabetical by surname and includes an index. {{FHL|84884|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 D2gkf}} | ''Genealogies of Kentucky Families: From the Filson Club History Quarterly''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1981. This book contains histories of families and abstracts of cemetery records. It is alphabetical by surname and includes an index. {{FHL|84884|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 D2gkf}} | ||
''Family History: Kentucky Genealogies''. Part 1. [Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996. (Family History Library compact disc no.9 pt. 185.) This disc contains about 15,000 names from the 1700s to 1800s. {{FHL|693085|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM no. 9 pt. 185 copy 2}} | ''Family History: Kentucky Genealogies''. Part 1. [Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996. (Family History Library compact disc no.9 pt. 185.) This disc contains about 15,000 names from the 1700s to 1800s. {{FHL|693085|item|disp=FHL CD-ROM no. 9 pt. 185 copy 2}} | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16462 Genealogy of the Beckham family in Virginia : and the branches thereof in Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, ] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16462 Genealogy of the Beckham family in Virginia : and the branches thereof in Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, ] at Ancestry.com (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
Hehir, Donald M. ''Kentucky Families: A Bibliographic Listing''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage, 1993. This book is arranged alphabetically by surname and includes a list of sources for each name. It is indexed. {{FHL|659986|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 D23h}} | Hehir, Donald M. ''Kentucky Families: A Bibliographic Listing''. Bowie, Maryland: Heritage, 1993. This book is arranged alphabetically by surname and includes a list of sources for each name. It is indexed. {{FHL|659986|item|disp=FHL book 976.9 D23h}} | ||
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McAdams, Ednah Wilson. ''Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records, Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds, and Marriages from Court Houses, and Records of Old Bibles Churches, Graveyards, and Cemeteries.... 1929''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. {{FHL|85335|item|disp=FHL film 459632 item 2}} This book includes records from 15 counties in north central Kentucky. | McAdams, Ednah Wilson. ''Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records, Abstracts of Early Wills, Deeds, and Marriages from Court Houses, and Records of Old Bibles Churches, Graveyards, and Cemeteries.... 1929''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. {{FHL|85335|item|disp=FHL film 459632 item 2}} This book includes records from 15 counties in north central Kentucky. | ||
Crozier, William Armstrong. ''A Key to Southern Pedigrees: Being a Comprehensive Guide to the Colonial Ancestry of Families in the States of Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Alabama.'' 2nd ed. Baltimore: Southern Book Company, 1953. Digital version at {{FSbook|107982}} - free. | Crozier, William Armstrong. ''A Key to Southern Pedigrees: Being a Comprehensive Guide to the Colonial Ancestry of Families in the States of Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia and Alabama.'' 2nd ed. Baltimore: Southern Book Company, 1953. Digital version at {{FSbook|107982}} - free. | ||
For genealogy sources for the United States, see [[United States Genealogy]]. | For genealogy sources for the United States, see [[United States Genealogy]]. | ||
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KENTUCKY- GENEALOGY | KENTUCKY- GENEALOGY | ||
KENTUCKY, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY | KENTUCKY, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
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[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/KY/ Kentucky Genealogy ](Resources at RootsWeb) | [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/KY/ Kentucky Genealogy ](Resources at RootsWeb) | ||
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