This section lists the societies of Kentucky, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Statewide and Regional Societies
Kentucky Genealogical Society
The society was organised in 1973. Their aim is to encourage and promote the study of genealogy.
They have donated their extensive collection of resources to Kentucky Family History Centre.
Numerous on-line indexes are accessible on their site, which include Cemetery Records, Marriages, Newspaper Clippings and Obituaries relating to various Counties in Kentucky. Back issues of their newsletter, Bluegrass Roots, are sold by the society.
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is available on the site, along with a Message Board. A mailing list is also available.
The Society is unable to provide research services to the public, but does provide a list of family history researchers, who, for a fee, are willing to undertake research on your behalf.
A list of links to other sites you may find useful are also on their site.
Website:
http://www.kygs.org
Tri-State Genealogical Society
This association is also listed under Indiana.
County Societies
Adair County Genealogical Society
The aim of the association is to preserve the history of Adair County and its surrounding area.
A map showing the location of communities and post offices is accessible on their site.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Adair Co. 1850 Census
- Adair Co.: A Pictorial History
- Adair Co. Marriages 1869-1879
- Adair County Courthouse Print – Henrietta Scott
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Books
- Early Columbia – Ruth Paul Burdette (Index – Michael Watson)
- Guardian Bonds and Guardian Request (contains 7 Books from the Court Clerk’s Office)
- The Other Dan: The Story of Daniel Trabue
- Roots and Branches I and II
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kyacgs/index.html
Ballard-Carlisle County Historical and Genealogical Society
The aim of the association is to preserve the primary and secondary records of Ballard and Carlisle Counties.
The association has Death Certificates from 1911-1960 and, for a fee, is prepared to look up the certificate and send it out to you.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Ancestor Charts for numerous surnames
- Ballard Co. Cemetery Records
- Ballard Co. Confederate Pension Applications
- Ballard Co. Confederate Soldiers
- Ballard Co. Marriages 1852-1876, 1878, 1880-1884, 1885-1910
- Carlisle Co. Cemeteries
- Carlisle Co. Confederate Pension Applications
- Carlisle Co. Deaths
- Carlisle Co. History 1820-1900
- Carlisle Co. Marriages
Publications sold by the society also incorporate:
- Dr J. S. Seay Registry of Births
- Dr Sutton’s Ledger 1903-1907
- Dr William Allen Ashbrook Birth Records
- Family Bible Records
- History and Memories of Carlisle Co.
- History of Railroads in Ballard and Carlisle Counties
- J. N. Sanford 1859 “S” Book
- Maps
- Obituaries
- Wickcliffe Elementary School: 11 x 14 Print by Debbie Dulworth Quinton
Website:
https://ballardcarlislekygenealogy.com/
Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1990, its aim being to preserve, protect, promote and encourage history and genealogy in Campbell County.
Some on-line indexes are accessible, which include the 1872-73 Bellevue City Directory and the 1878-1879 Bellevue City Directory.
Numerous books are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Atlas of Boone, Kenton and Campbell Co., 1883
- DeJaco Genealogy
- Genealogies of the Casson and Shaw Families
- History and Genealogy of Melbourne, Campbell Co., KY
- History and Genealogy of Oneonta, Campbell Co., KY
- History and Genealogy of Silver Grove, Campbell Co., KY
- Marshall Family of King George Co., VA and Mason Co., KY
- Soul of the City
- They Came Down Two Rivers (Hartman)
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kycchgs/
Graves County Genealogical Society
Many publications are available for sale, including:
- 1880 Graves Co. Atlas
- Bible Records
- Census Returns
- Chalk Dust Project (History of Graves Co. School)
- Church Registers
- Court Records
- Funeral Home Records
- Funeral Home Records
- Graves Co. Cemeteries
- Graves Co. Family History Vols I and II
- Marriages 1887-1899
- School Census Records
- WWII Vets Registration
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also on the site, along with a list of links to other sites you may find useful.
Website:
http://www.gravesgenealogy.org
Hickman County Historical and Genealogical Society
Numerous publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Beyond the Baron – Dr. V. A. Jackson of Hickman Co.
- Black Vital Statistics
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Circuit Court Records
- Civil War Pensioner and Widow Applications
- Early Births 1848-1920
- Family Bible Records
- Funeral Home Books
- Hickman Co. History
- Hickman Co. Veterans
- Marriages 1822-1948
- Old Columbus, Kentucky and Belmont, Missouri Civil War Era
- Vital Statistics 1852-1909
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kyhickma/hickman_historical.htm
Hopkins County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1966. Numerous resources are on-line, which include:
- Administrators Bonds 1846-1852
- Court Order Book 1819-1842
- Court Order Book 1831-1839
- Deed Book 3 Abstracts
- Guardian Bonds 1846-1852
- Minute Books
- Muhlenberg Co. Miscellaneous Records
- School Census 1895-1897
- The Sisk Family
- Tavern Rates 1857
- Woodruff Ancestry
Many books are accessible in their Library.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- 1870 Caldwell Co. Census
- Cemetery Books
- Harris Funeral Home Records
- Hopkins Co. Censuses
- Indexes to Births and Deaths in Hopkins County
- Marriages in Hopkins, Butler, Muhlenberg and Webster Counties
- Wills Book
Website:
http://kykinfolk.com/hopkins/hcgs
LaRue County Genealogy Society
Many books are available for sale, which include:
- 1870 Census
- Cemetery Records (2 Volumes)
- Central Kentucky Military Heroes
- Common Law Marriages and Colored Marriages 1866-1913
- David Crady – Kentucky Pioneer
- Death Certificates 1911-1938
- Early School Census 1914-1930
- KY Death Certificates 1911-1938
- LaRue County Genealogy Society 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 Calendars
- LaRue County Historical Society Bulletins
- Lincoln Days Celebration
- Marriage Bonds 1877-1940 (2 Volumes)
- Militia 1860-1876
- Obituaries in Old Newspapers
- The People and Stories of Lincoln’s Birthplace
- Tax Records 1843-1855
Information regarding surnames currently being researched by members is also available, along with a list of links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/laruecogenealogy/
Letcher County Historical and Genealogical Society
Numerous publications are available, which include:
- Banks Funeral Home Records
- Cemetery Returns
- Census Returns
- Letcher Co. Marriages
- Obituaries from ORB Association Minutes
- School Census Records
The association also publishes Letcher Heritage News, their semi-annual publication, and an index to Tables of Contents for 1990-2012 is available on their site.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kyletch/lchgs/index.htm
Louisville Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1985, its aim being to preserve, share and evaluate local records. Anyone with an interest in genealogy or Louisville history is welcome to join the society.
They publish Lines and By-Lines, their quarterly journal, and a searchable index of articles from that publication covering 1986-1994 is accessible on their site.
Some publications and other items are available for sale, which include:
- 4G Thumb Drive – this can be used to save your discoveries
- Coffee Mug
- DVD showing Jefferson Co. Tombstones
- Large Tote Bag
- Small Tote Bag
Details of surnames currently being researched by members is available, along with a list of links to other sites you may find helpful in your research.
Website:
https://kylgs.org/
Martin County Historical and Genealogical Society
Some Obituaries that members have taken from local newspapers are accessible. They sell Martin County, Kentucky – A Pictorial History which is 408 pages of Martin Co. pictures. This book contains a surname index.
Back issues of their newsletter Martin Co. Heritage can also be purchased from the society and an index to Tables of Contents from 2002-2005 is available on the site.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kymchgs/MCHGS/
Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable
A list of Nelson Co. Cemeteries, which has been indexed by section, is accessible on their site. Many databases and indexes are also accessible, including:
- Bible Records
- Early Settlers
- Families of the Area
- New Haven Census Records 1870-1930
- Surnames
Some publications are sold by the Society, which incorporate:
- Births and Deaths
- Bond Books
- Cemetery Records
- Church Records
- Deeds Abstracts
- From Out of the Dark Past: Their Eyes Implore Us – Craven & Pangburn
- Land Records
- Marriages
- Will Abstracts
An index of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr/
Pendleton County Historical and Genealogical Society
Numerous indexes are on the site, including:
- African American Records
- Births
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- County Court and Land Records
- Deaths
- Marriages
- Military Resources
- Naturalisation Records
- Newspaper Indexes
- School Records
- Wills
Numerous publications are available, which incorporate:
- Marriage and Atlas CD, which includes a Marriage Index for 1799-1964 and the 1884 Atlas
- Maps
- Pendleton Co. Pioneer Book
- Revolutionary War Pensioners
Links to other sites you may find of use are also available.
Websites:
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ky/state/counties/pendleton
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ky/state/counties/pendleton/histsoc/historicalsociety.htm
Webster County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1980. Its aims are to encourage people to preserve their heritage and to give them a better understanding of family history, the history of Kentucky, and American history.
The society has numerous resources which are accessible in their research room, situated in the Community Room, Webster County Library, Dixon.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- Webster Co. Cemeteries
- Webster Co. Church Histories
- Webster Co. Families
- Webster Co. Schools from 1860
- Webster’s Wagon Wheel (Single Issue)
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/wch_gs.htm
Whitley County Historical and Genealogy Society
The association was established in 1996 and now has over 400 members.
An extensive collection of resources are accessible in their library, which include:
- Census Records from many US States
- Funeral Records and Obituaries from Whitley and McCreary Counties in Kentucky and Campbell County in Tennessee
- Military Books including books relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War and World War 2, Korean War and the Vietnam War
- School Yearbooks
- Whitley Co. Cemeteries
- Whitley Co. Wills
Numerous books are also available for sale, which incorporate:
- Whitley Co. Graveyard Books
- Handbook for Country People
- Harp Funeral Home Book
- LP Jones and Son Funeral Home Book
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kywchgsm/
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