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Lineage societies (the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR], Colonial Dames, and Sons of the American Revolution, for example) require members to prove they are descended from a certain group of people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR have a large Kentucky membership. These are described in the "Societies" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline]. The Kentucky DAR is located at: | Lineage societies (the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR], Colonial Dames, and Sons of the American Revolution, for example) require members to prove they are descended from a certain group of people such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are usually preserved and occasionally published. National lineage societies such as the DAR have a large Kentucky membership. These are described in the "Societies" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline]. The Kentucky DAR is located at: | ||
The Kentucky Society, NSDAR<br | The Kentucky Society, NSDAR<br>Duncan Tavern Historic Center<br>Paris, Kentucky 40361<br>Internet: http://www.kentuckydar.org/ | ||
Genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records and maintain a genealogical file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, while others concentrate on the records and migrations of ethnic groups or minorities. | Genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records and maintain a genealogical file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, while others concentrate on the records and migrations of ethnic groups or minorities. | ||
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Major societies in Kentucky include: | Major societies in Kentucky include: | ||
Kentucky Historical Society<br | Kentucky Historical Society<br>100 West Broadway<br>Frankfort, KY 40601<br>Telephone: 1-502-564-1792<br>Internet: [http://www.kyhistory.org www.kyhistory.org] | ||
The Kentucky Historical Society has the largest genealogical collection in Kentucky. Their holdings include information from all Southern States. The society’s current holdings are available online at the Department of Libraries and Archives web site, mentioned in the "[[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section. | The Kentucky Historical Society has the largest genealogical collection in Kentucky. Their holdings include information from all Southern States. The society’s current holdings are available online at the Department of Libraries and Archives web site, mentioned in the "[[Kentucky Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section. | ||
Kentucky Genealogical Society<br | Kentucky Genealogical Society<br>P.O. Box 153<br>Frankfort, KY 40602 <br>Internet: http://www.kygs.org/ | ||
The Kentucky Genealogical Society promotes research of Kentucky families. They also publish items of genealogical interest, including the quarterly periodical Bluegrass Roots, mentioned in the "[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. | The Kentucky Genealogical Society promotes research of Kentucky families. They also publish items of genealogical interest, including the quarterly periodical Bluegrass Roots, mentioned in the "[[Kentucky Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. | ||
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''Directory of Kentucky Historical Organizations.'' Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society, 1992. (FHL book 976.9 H24 1992.) The organizations are listed by subject and include the address, phone number, hours, collection, membership information, and publications of each organization. There is an index to organizations and counties. | ''Directory of Kentucky Historical Organizations.'' Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society, 1992. (FHL book 976.9 H24 1992.) The organizations are listed by subject and include the address, phone number, hours, collection, membership information, and publications of each organization. There is an index to organizations and counties. | ||
Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. Some seek out information on persons with a specific surname. See the "Societies" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline ]for a directory and more information about these societies. | Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. Some seek out information on persons with a specific surname. See the "Societies" section of the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline]for a directory and more information about these societies. | ||
Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. | Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) is an example of an organization an ancestor may have joined. | ||
Filson Club Historical Society<br | Filson Club Historical Society<br>1310 South Third Street<br>Louisville, KY 40208<br>Telephone: 1-502-636-0471<br>Fax: 1-502-635-5086<br>E-mail: [mailto:filibrary@filsonclub.org filibrary@filsonclub.org]<br>Internet: [http://www.filsonclub.org/library.html www.filsonclub.org/library.html] | ||
The Filson Club is a source of many historical and genealogical records of Kentucky. It began as a private society to study Kentucky and Ohio history and culture. Their holdings include portraits, photographs, books, manuscripts, public records, family histories, and artifacts. | The Filson Club is a source of many historical and genealogical records of Kentucky. It began as a private society to study Kentucky and Ohio history and culture. Their holdings include portraits, photographs, books, manuscripts, public records, family histories, and artifacts. | ||
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KENTUCKY, [COUNTY]- HISTORY- SOCIETIES | KENTUCKY, [COUNTY]- HISTORY- SOCIETIES | ||
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