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''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky_Biography|Biography]]'' | ''[[United States|United States ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky|Kentucky ]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kentucky_Biography|Biography]]'' | ||
Biographies provide useful genealogical information such as an individual’s birth date and place (including foreign birthplace, where applicable); marriage information; family members; occupation; education; and social, political, and religious affiliations. They may also contain previous residences, immigration information, and a physical description. Biographies are the product of family knowledge or previous research, often compiled about the early settlers and prominent citizens of the state, county, or town. Many lesser-known individuals may have biographical sketches written about them, especially in local histories. | Biographies provide useful genealogical information such as an individual’s birth date and place (including foreign birthplace, where applicable); marriage information; family members; occupation; education; and social, political, and religious affiliations. They may also contain previous residences, immigration information, and a physical description. Biographies are the product of family knowledge or previous research, often compiled about the early settlers and prominent citizens of the state, county, or town. Many lesser-known individuals may have biographical sketches written about them, especially in local histories. | ||
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The Department of Special Collections and Archives at the Margaret I. King Library, listed in the "[[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section, has an extensive card index to Kentucky biographies. | The Department of Special Collections and Archives at the Margaret I. King Library, listed in the "[[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section, has an extensive card index to Kentucky biographies. | ||
See | See [[United States Biography]] for information on nationwide biographical collections. See also [[United States History]] and [[United States Genealogies]]. | ||
The Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog will lead you to biographies and published family histories on specific surnames. Using the term "Kentucky" in the Keyword Search will help to limit the extent of the search to families in Kentucky. | The Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog will lead you to biographies and published family histories on specific surnames. Using the term "Kentucky" in the Keyword Search will help to limit the extent of the search to families in Kentucky. | ||
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[http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/NKAA/source.php?source_id=1256 Notable Kentucky African Americans Database] | [http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/NKAA/source.php?source_id=1256 Notable Kentucky African Americans Database] | ||
{{Kentucky|Kentucky}} | {{Kentucky|Kentucky}} | ||
[[Category:Kentucky|Biography]] | [[Category:Kentucky|Biography]] | ||