What's New

Registration is free but required by noon Friday, March 8. Call 502-564-1792, ext. 4460, or send email to KHSrefdesk@ky.gov. Indicate if you'd like to reserve a box lunch, which costs $6 payable at the door.

Bonus Session: Let's Talk Genea-Tech

Are you having trouble with a function in your genealogy software? Do you have a favorite tech tip that could benefit your fellow researchers? Do you have questions about a genealogy website? Are you looking for a smart phone or tablet app that will make your on-site research more productive? Join us March 9 as KGS adds a third session to the 2nd Saturday schedule. These sessions will concentrate on using technology to be more productive with all phases of genealogy research. During this first workshop, the floor will be open for questions and discussion about any genealogy-related technology subject. Future workshops will have a focus topic, but all sessions will be more discussion than lecture.

Questions? Send email to KentuckyGenealogicalSociety@gmail.com.

March 01, 2013, 10:28 PM

Second Saturday Family History Workshops

Registration is free but required by noon on the Friday prior to each session. Call 502-564-1792, ext. 4460, or send email to KHSrefdesk@ky.gov. Indicate if you'd like to reserve a box lunch, which costs $6 payable at the door.

March 9th Second Saturday Program:
Speaker: Gail Miller, CG

Titles/Descriptions:
They Paid Their Taxes: Using Kentucky Tax Lists for pre-1850s Research

Kentucky tax lists are the most complete records in the south for the pre-1850s time period. They were the only record created annually for your Kentucky ancestor. Learn how to use these valuable records to reveal your ancestor's life-style, prove relationships, identify neighbors, sort men of the same name, and determine prior residence.

Using Kentucky Equity and Criminal Court Cases to Complete Your Research

Court documents contain information related specifically to the case, to relationships, and to personal information about family members and neighbors. These little used, loose, court documents often contain detailed information not available anywhere else. Learn how to use these valuable records to make progress in your difficult cases.

Bio: Gail Jackson Miller, CG, is a professional genealogist and lecturer specializing in Kentucky and Tennessee research. Gail has more than 40 years experience in genealogy. She grew up in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, with all of her family lines extending back to the early 1800s in Kentucky or Tennessee. Her personal research continues to enhance her general knowledge of families and records. Gail has over 20 years of professional experience working with clients with Kentucky roots and ties to surrounding states. In 1999, Gail became a certified genealogist through the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She helped to open the LDS Family History Center in Bowling Green in 1989 and is the current Director. She is a past president of the Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society and served as the editor of their publication, The Longhunter, for 11 years. Gail was also editor of the Muhlenberg County Genealogical Society's The Heritage for several years. Prior to her professional work in genealogy, she was a nationally recognized biology teacher with experience in working with both high school and college students.

April 13th Second Saturday Program:
Speaker: Cindy Peck

Titles/Descriptions:
Using DNA to Enhance Your Genealogy Research

Session 1 - What DNA Tests Can (and Can't) Offer the Genealogist

An overview of how DNA testing can enhance your family research with a basic description of what these tests measure. Appropriate for beginners through advanced.

Session 2 - How to Choose a DNA Test

A description of the types of DNA tests, comparisons of costs and services, and a description of how to participate in the surname projects offered by some of the testing companies. Appropriate for beginners through advanced.

Bio: Cindy Peck became interested in DNA testing through the National Genographic Project in 2007 and has since participated in two other international DNA projects. She is currently the director of two of Eastern Kentucky University's regional campuses and is the staff advisor for their EKU Genealogy Club.

February 28, 2013, 10:17 PM

Family Group Records

George Fulkerson & Mary Alma Evitts

Contributed by Mary K. Evitts Marlatt. Thank you, Mary!

February 27, 2013, 10:43 PM

Photographs

Eulah, Brank, and Anna Bell Fulkerson

George and Mary Catherine Fulkerson

Contributed by Mary K. Evitts Marlatt. Thank you, Mary!

February 27, 2013, 10:04 PM

Photographs

Mary Elizabeth Penrod & Nancy Jane Ward Penrod

Thomas Dawson Penrod

Children of Thomas Dawson Penrod

Sons of Thomas Dawson Penrod

Contributed by Gary G. Mosley. Thank you, Gary!

January 25, 2013, 6:50 PM

Family Reunion Announcement

The Rhoads Family Association will be holding a 20th Annual reunion at Browder, KY, on April 25-27th. The 25th will include cleaning up the Rhoads Cemetery in Browder.

On the 26th we will meet at the Ennis Community Center to exchange genealogy information, etc. Lunch will be at the Buggy Shed, Beechgrove, KY. On the 27th, there will be a program about the cemetery in the morning, followed by a discussion about the family and the association in the afternoon. A potluck lunch will be served at noon.