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*''Kentucky Genealogy and Biography''. 9 vols. Owensboro, KY: Genealogical Reference, 1969–. (Family History Library {{FHL|976.9 D3wt|disp=book 976.9 D3wt}}) These are reprints of the biographical sections of various editions of ''Kentucky:'' ''A History of the State'', by W. H. Perrin, et al., published during the 1880s. The biographies are arranged by county. Another reprint of the biographical sections of Perrin’s work was published by the Southern Historical Press and bears the title of the original work, ''Kentucky: A History of the State''. These volumes are facsimiles of the original biographies, with complete name indexes prepared by various individuals. New material was added in 1979. The Family History Library has described each volume on a separate record. (Family History Library {{FHL|976.9 H2p|disp=book 976.9 H2p}}; volume numbers vary.) | *''Kentucky Genealogy and Biography''. 9 vols. Owensboro, KY: Genealogical Reference, 1969–. (Family History Library {{FHL|976.9 D3wt|disp=book 976.9 D3wt}}) These are reprints of the biographical sections of various editions of ''Kentucky:'' ''A History of the State'', by W. H. Perrin, et al., published during the 1880s. The biographies are arranged by county. Another reprint of the biographical sections of Perrin’s work was published by the Southern Historical Press and bears the title of the original work, ''Kentucky: A History of the State''. These volumes are facsimiles of the original biographies, with complete name indexes prepared by various individuals. New material was added in 1979. The Family History Library has described each volume on a separate record. (Family History Library {{FHL|976.9 H2p|disp=book 976.9 H2p}}; volume numbers vary.) | ||
*''The Biographical Encyclopedia of Kentucky of the Dead and Living Men of the Nineteenth Century''. 1 vol. in 2. Cincinnati, Ohio: J. M. Armstrong, 1878. (Family History Library {{FHL| | *''The Biographical Encyclopedia of Kentucky of the Dead and Living Men of the Nineteenth Century''. 1 vol. in 2. Cincinnati, Ohio: J. M. Armstrong, 1878. (Family History Library {{FHL|456908|title-id|disp=book 976.9 D36; film 823790}}; index on [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/printing/titledetailsprint.asp?titleno=81378 film 908759 item15)] This includes an index to the more than 1,000 biographies. | ||
*''Biographical Cyclopedia of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Embracing Biographies of Many of the Prominent Men and Families of the State.'' 1896. Reprint, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1980. (Family History Library {{FHL|962285|film|disp=book 976.9 D36bi; film 962285}}) This book contains several hundred biographies and is indexed. | *''Biographical Cyclopedia of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Embracing Biographies of Many of the Prominent Men and Families of the State.'' 1896. Reprint, Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1980. (Family History Library {{FHL|962285|film|disp=book 976.9 D36bi; film 962285}}) This book contains several hundred biographies and is indexed. | ||
*''Biographical Directory of the Kentucky General Assembly''. Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Historical Society, 1964. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/printing/titledetailsprint.asp?titleno=298581 film 467391 item 2].) This directory includes members of every session of the Kentucky General Assembly from 1792 to 1964. From 1792 to 1851 the directory is arranged by district, county, then senator for the Senate and by county and then representative for the House of Representatives. After 1851 the directory is arranged by district, county, and Senator/Representative for both the Senate and House of Representatives. The notes section after every session often contains the date and place of death if the elected official died while in office. It also gives the names of those expelled and the date and reason for the action. | *''Biographical Directory of the Kentucky General Assembly''. Frankfort, KY: Kentucky Historical Society, 1964. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/printing/titledetailsprint.asp?titleno=298581 film 467391 item 2].) This directory includes members of every session of the Kentucky General Assembly from 1792 to 1964. From 1792 to 1851 the directory is arranged by district, county, then senator for the Senate and by county and then representative for the House of Representatives. After 1851 the directory is arranged by district, county, and Senator/Representative for both the Senate and House of Representatives. The notes section after every session often contains the date and place of death if the elected official died while in office. It also gives the names of those expelled and the date and reason for the action. | ||
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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. | ||
The Family History Library has many collected biographies and local or county histories with biographical sketches on residents. These can be found in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The Family History Library has many collected biographies and local or county histories with biographical sketches on residents. These can be found in the Place Search of the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/search/#form=catalog Catalog] under: | ||
KENTUCKY- BIOGRAPHY | KENTUCKY- BIOGRAPHY | ||