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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Kentucky, United States Genealogy|Kentucky]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Kentucky, United States Genealogy|Kentucky]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States Genealogy]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
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The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in an [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in an [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for | ||
{{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''KENTUCKY''''' - MILITARY RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''KENTUCKY, JACKSON''''' - LAND AND PROPERTY |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''KENTUCKY, JACKSON, EYGPT''''' - CHURCH RECORDS|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|KENTUCKY- '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|MISSOURI, JACKSON - '''''LAND AND PROPERTY''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|KENTUCKY, JACKSON, EYGPT - '''''CHURCH RECORDS'''''|2}} | |||
The page titles in the Kentucky Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | The page titles in the Kentucky Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | ||
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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Kentucky. As you read this outline, study the United States Genealogy set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records of the FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Kentucky Wiki pages. The major holdings include land, probate, and vital records from all but two of the county courthouses in the state.
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.
FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in an online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for
The page titles in the Kentucky Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.