By: Neil E. Mellen Biographical sketches of Eli Huston Brown (1841–1911) agree that Eli’s father was John McClarty Brown but disagree on the identity of John McClarty Brown’s parents. The sketch in W. H. Perrin’s Kentucky: A History of the State says: Eli H. Brown . . . is a …
Kentucky Ancestors 2023 Genealogy Program Schedule
Our genealogy programs are back! Starting in 2023, we will be hosting a genealogy program every second Saturday from January through October! Email khseducation@ky.gov to register. Visit history.ky.gov/events for dates and times. You can also visit history.ky.gov/khs-for-me/for-genealogists/genealogy-programs-events to gain access to our genealogy program and events page!
The Nathan Hawkins “Mansion”: A Stone House in the Kentucky Territory of Virginia, 1790
By: Dr. Gay Sweely The house itself was … peeking stoically out from behind two overgrown oak trees …. It was a timeworn stone structure … with an addition thoughtlessly tacked on the back. That part was painted a dingy white … Indeed, the house hadn’t been lived in … …
Celebrating Untold Stories of Early Kentucky Families
On October 16, 2021, the African American Genealogy Group of Kentucky and the Kentucky Historical Society hosted a joint virtual genealogy event: “Celebrating Untold Stories of Early Kentucky Families” via Zoom. We welcomed the following panelists for a program focused on resources available to help uncover stories and restore voices …
New Research Equipment in the Library!
Discovery Center Taking Shape If you’ve been putting off a research trip – now is the time to get on the road and come see us in the library! This summer the library made some significant changes to enhance your research experience: New digital microfilm readers! Yes – that’s right …
GTS: Researching Eastern Kentucky Families
Earlier this year, we began a new topic series for our Genealogy Tea & Sympathy events: Regional Research. Our very first event for 2021 tackled “Researching Eastern Kentucky Families”. We had a few special guests: Sharyn Mitchell genealogist from AAGGKY and Berea College. Linda McCauley genealogist from Mt. Vernon. Patty …
Lexington Reminiscences of Burton Milward Sr.
Editor’s note: The following reminiscences represent an excerpt from the larger edition that resides in the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library. To review the full 34 pages, please visit the library or contact us to access a complete copy. Introduction by Burton Milward Jr. Lewis William Burton Milward was …
Kentucky Ancestors Wins Award and Vivid-Pix Software at NGS!
National Genealogical Society Awards ‘Honorable Mention’ to Kentucky Ancestors Town Hall at the SLAM! Idea Showcase This week, at the 2021 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Annual Conference, six organizations received awards during its 2021 SLAM! Idea Showcase on May 18th. The award winners were selected from among thirty-two video poster sessions …
KHS at RootsTech Connect!
As most of you know, the RootsTech Conference (the largest genealogy conference in the world) has been transformed into a FREE virtual world-wide event for 2021 – Called RootsTech Connect! KHS is well represented by staff, Cheri Daniels and Julie Kemper! Collectively, they have 4 sessions at this world-wide genealogy …
Kentucky Ancestors Launches TV Show!
Kentucky Historical Society launches new television program; “Kentucky Ancestors” to debut on major Kentucky television networks – beginning February 20th! It’s finally here! After years of filming our Kentucky Ancestors Town Hall events, several of the episodes are ready for their prime time debut! Every family has at least one …