· Directories are particularly helpful for research in large cities, where a high percentage of the people were renters, new arrivals, or temporary residents. In fact, a directory may be the only source to list an ancestor if he or she was not registered to vote and did not own property.
Historical directories from various Kentucky counties, such as Adair, Campbell, and Jefferson, span numerous years, providing insights into local populations and communities, as well as essential data for understanding Kentucky’s social fabric.
KYGenWeb preserves Kentucky’s historical records, shares the stories of its people, and keeps local archives freely accessible for everyone. Our volunteers work together to ensure that future generations can discover, research, and remember their Kentucky roots.
· Search years of free city and phone directories in Kentucky. Discover where your ancestors lived and worked.
KentuckyGenealogy contains information and records for Kentucky ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Specifically, it provides sources for birth records, death records, marriage records, census records, tax records, court records, and military records.
When doing familyhistoryresearch, start by completing a pedigree chart. Our freepedigree chart allows space for the basic vital record information, such as birth, marriage, and death.
The KentuckyGenealogical Society has a rich history of getting familyrecords digitized and available. Since 1973, our organization's members have collected, indexed, and scanned records from our Kentucky ancestors. This digital archive will house those records. Enjoy!
