Calendar
Join us each Thursday evening in the Library Reading Room during regular season hours for a full hour of genealogy instruction. These genealogy sessions will take place each Thursday night from 6:30-7:30PM, beginning March 19th and running until December 10th. All it takes is an hour to hone your research skills, get started on the basics, preserve your documents, get organized, become more familiar with genealogy software or share your genealogy success stories!
Sessions are free and registration is NOT required. For more info: khsrefdesk@ky.govor 502-564-1792 x.4460
This concludes our Thursday evening programming for 2015. Please keep an eye on the calendar for 2016 programming as it becomes available!
NOTE: THURSDAY evening classes take a break from mid-December until March 17th! The library winter hours switch to Wed.-Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. (Regular library hours resume March 12th.)
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Nancy Simmons Roberson as she covers Using Family Search!
Learn the ins and outs of using the international records and resources of FamilySearch.org. Presenter Nancy Simmons Roberson will offer tips on how to find genealogical treasures on the site (even in the un-indexed records), how to glean ancestral facts and stories from books posted there, and how to enhance research skills to get the most out of the billions of FamilySearch records. Roberson, a retired K-12 educator and athletics director from Michigan, lives in Louisville. She has more than 30 years of genealogical research experience and has been teaching and sharing her knowledge of FamilySearch for several years. Roberson is past president of the Louisville Genealogical Society and teaches the society’s internet genealogy classes. She is assistant registrar for the John Marshall DAR Chapter.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 15 minute break. Second session runs from 11:45-12:45 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Pam Brinegar as she covers Researching Irish Roots!
Sessions 1 & 2: Building our own Irish stories
In 2013, over 10% of United States residents claimed Irish descent—more than seven times the population of Ireland itself. Throughout the 1600s, Irish immigrants and their descendants marked a significant presence on this continent. Many waves of Irish emigration followed, often oversimplified as Protestant throughout the 1700s (although Catholics, Quakers, and Anglicans also came in large numbers) and Catholic during the 1800s. The incorporation of genealogy into Ireland’s 2015 Diaspora Policy combined with initiatives in the United States and other countries make this an excellent time to research Irish ancestors. Learn about the rapidly expanding resources, many with freely available information.
Speaker biography
Pamela Lyons Brinegar is a board-certified genealogist specializing in nineteenth-century African American as well as central and eastern Kentucky research. She developed and, for several years, taught an eight-week family history course through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky. She is a continuing presenter for programs including “Irish Homecoming,” at McConnell Springs in Lexington and “Watering Your Family Tree,” offered through the Lexington Public Library. Pam is the executive director emerita of an international association of regulatory officials and holds a graduate degree in anthropology.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 15 minute break. Second session runs from 11:45-12:45 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
2016 fifth Saturdays include: April 30th, July 30th, October 29th, and December 31st.
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free and tea is provided at the event. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Kandie Adkinson as she covers Using Land Patents to Plot Kentucky History!
Sessions 1 & 2: Using Land Patents to Plot Kentucky History
Learn how land patent research can enhance family, African American, and community history through a unique case study. After an instructional overview of the process, a discussion of the property division among slaves freed by John Meaux in Mercer County will be included in the program.
Kandie Adkinson is an Administrative Supervisor for the Secretary of State’s Land Office. She has over 37 years of experience with land patent records—six years with the Kentucky Historical Society Preservation Lab and thirty-one years with the Land Office. She has conducted seminars on the patenting process throughout Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana. She is a member of the Jane McAfee Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the First Families of Kentucky.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 15 minute break. Second session runs from 11:45-12:45 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Cheri Daniels as she covers Utilizing Supplemental Records!
Sessions 1 : Introduction to the Draper Manuscripts
Most of us have heard of this resource for early American Settlement – including Kentucky – but how many have actually used them in our research? The KHS Library has a collection of the Draper Manuscripts on microfilm, but finding the entry you need requires multiple indexes and strategies. This session will introduce you to the resource as well as provide hands-on experience with the various indexes available.
Session 2: The Revolutionary Soldier and “Black Jenny” – A Mystery Revealed Through Supplemental Records
While searching various supplemental records in an attempt to untangle the identity of three wives, a story began to emerge that had been hidden from subsequent generations. Attendees will be taken along the supplemental record journey to see how the story came back to the family and led to a previously unknown branch. We will also learn about the variable nature of supplemental records, and why they might just lead you to further documents.
Cheri Daniels is the Head of Reference Services for the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library and Editor of Kentucky Ancestors Online at the Kentucky Historical Society. She holds a B.A. in History and an M.S. in Library Science, both from the University of Kentucky. For over 20 years she has worked in various types of libraries, including 11 years at the University of Kentucky, and pursued her genealogical passion through her own research along the way. Other roles include: KLA Genealogy/Local History Round Table Chair, DAR Member, PR Director for the Harrison County Heritage Council, blogger at Journeys Past, Co-founder/President of Pastology, LLC, and speaker on the regional/national stage (NGS: 2012/2014, RootsTech: 2014, Mysteries at the Museum: 2014, WTVQ Kentucky History Treasures: 2014, 2016)
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 15 minute break. Second session runs from 11:45-12:45 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Dr. Janice Lovelace as she covers Newspapers and Railroad Research!
About the Speaker: Janice Lovelace, Ph.D., recently retired from 30 years of full-time college teaching in social sciences and American Cultural Studies. She has more than 20 years of experience in genealogical research and academic work in the area (Genealogy and Family History certificate at University of Washington, Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate, ProGen 18). A member of the Seattle Genealogical Society for a number of years, she joined the society’s board as vice president in 2014. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, African-American Genealogical and Historical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, and National Genealogical Society.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 15 minute break. Second session runs from 11:45-12:45 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
2016 fifth Saturdays include: July 30th, October 29th, and December 31st.
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free and tea is provided at the event. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Bob McLaren as he covers Scottish Genealogy!
About the Speaker: Bob McLaren has been doing genealogical research for over 30 years. He is the Chairman of the Genealogy Committee for the Clan MacLaren Society of North America. In 2008, the Clan MacLaren Society (based in Scotland) asked him to be their Genealogist and he accepted. He is also the Mid-Atlantic Commissioner for the Clan MacLaren Society of North America. Bob is easily recognized at genealogy conferences since he wears the MacLaren kilt. He is the Project Administrator for the Clan MacLaren Surname DNA Project, one of the largest DNA projects, with 425 participants as of August 2009. He is also the Project Administrator for three smaller surname DNA projects (Lindo, da Silva, and Braham) He presented numerous talks on DNA and genealogy at NGS Annual Conferences, to the DAR, and to other national and local societies. Bob has done research in many areas of the U.S., Canada, and Scotland helping Clan members and clients.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 45 minute break (brown bag lunches encouraged). Second session runs from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Nancy Richey as she helps us learn more about our Civil War Ancestors!
Session 1 & 2: Walking The Paths of Earth No More: Beginning Research for Your Civil War Ancestor: This presentation highlights resources that aid in answering the questions: How and where do I begin? What type of records do I find? Where do I find them? Both Union and Confederate soldiers will be covered.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 45 minute break (brown bag lunches encouraged). Second session runs from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Jeff Bockman as he helps us learn about brick wall busting, and researching the ships of entry!
Session 1: Living with Brick Walls – Tools & techniques for reviewing situations, organizing documents, setting realistic research goals, and creating documentation to live a life while doing Brick Wall research. Includes three case studies.
Session 2: They Came on This Ship – How to use passenger lists, immigration and emigration records, published indexes, and other sources to find the ships that carried your ancestors. Then learn the ship’s history and maybe even find an image of it.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 30 minute break (snacks or brown bag lunches welcome.) Second session runs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
2016 fifth Saturdays include: October 29th, and December 31st.
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free and tea is provided at the event. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join the Kentucky Historical Society’s Martin F. Schmidt Research Library for a fun filled evening of research and consultations. On Friday, August 5th, from 5:00 – 9:00pm, the library will be open for extended research hours. As an added bonus, those who need a little extra help with their research can sign up for one-on-one consultation with local professionals. Admission is $5 per person, and snacks will be provided down the hall to help with research endurance.
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Debra Renard as she digs deeper into our DNA results!
Session 1: Is mtDNA Just Empty DNA?
What Mitochondrial DNA Testing Is Good For – Learn about the nature of mitochondrial DNA and how mtDNA testing might help your research in spite of its limitations.
Session 2: Which Spots Does “X'” Mark, Anyway? Understanding X-DNA Testing
Because X-DNA isn’t a stand-alone test, it’s an overlooked research tool, even confused with mtDNA. And those cryptic inheritance charts! Let’s figure it all out.
About the Speaker:
Debra Renard is a full-time genealogical researcher and lecturer and the founder of “Eureka! Genealogy.” She specializes in genetic genealogy. Renard has discovered that much of her heritage is from pioneer lines and is looking toward First Family status in western Pennsylvania and Ohio. She is the editor of the Louisville Genealogical Society’s “Lines and By-Lines Quarterly,” the treasurer of the Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, a board member of the Kentucky Genealogical Society, a member of the John Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a co-founder and leader of the Louisville Genetic Genealogy Special Interest Group.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 30 minute break (brown bag lunches welcome.) Second session runs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Mark S. Middleton as he helps us organize and preserve our growing digital collection.
- Why should a Genealogist digitally archive?
What happens if a Genealogist has a fire or flood in their home? What if a genealogist comes across a great collection of photos, but the relative doesn’t want to give them away? There are many reasons why genealogists need to create and work with digital files. This presentation covers the complete spectrum of capturing media – photos, books, home movies, and audio recordings – then creating computer files from the captured digital material. Files should be created with the best possible equipment.
Mr. Middleton will discuss the hardware capture standards genealogists should use, scanner options, digital cameras, file types, video and audio formats. He will then cover best practices – the step-by-step process – for each type of capture, backing up and storage options. Archiving involves selecting the material to digitize, capturing, creating the metadata, and creating the back up/archival material. Back-up locations include web sites, CD, DVDs, Hard drives, and new BluRay technology; all are reviewed to compare their benefits and disadvantages.
About the Speaker: Mark S. Middleton holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master’s in Information Systems. He is a certified Project Management Professional and has been been employed in the Information Technology industry for more than 20 years. He is a retired US Army major. Mark actively works with his family on genealogy. Memberships include Ohio Genealogical Society (Life Member), Genealogy Speakers Guild, Project Management Institute, Society of Civil War Families of Ohio, and Settlers and Builders of Ohio Society.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 30 minute break (brown bag lunches welcome.) Second session runs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
2016 fifth Saturdays include: December 31st.
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free and tea is provided at the event. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Anita Finger-Smith as she explores the history and records available for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians!
Session 1: Indian Land into the Market Place: Cherokee Land Cessions, 1721 – 1835
Trace the loss of Cherokee lands as a result of a series of land treaties. In all, more than 120,000 square miles of territory were once contained within the Cherokee Nation, including portions of the states of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Session 2: Passage through Time: Cherokee Records, Manuscripts, and Ethnographic Material
Learn how to find records that might lead you to finding enrolled and non-enrolled Cherokee. Focusing on the period prior to the removal of Cherokee to Indian Territory, the resources provide cultural, genealogical, and historical background needed to conduct Cherokee research.
About the Speaker:
Anita Finger-Smith is the principal genealogist for Cherokee Genealogy Services, licensed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Additionally, she is a researcher focusing on Cherokee resources, manuscripts, methodology, and record analysis. She served on the faculty at the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR), and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, a North Carolina delegate to the National Trail of Tears Association, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and Qualla Boundary Historical Society. When she is not attending to genealogical research, she serves as co-owner of Bearmeat’s Indian Den, an authentic Native American art gallery located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 30 minute break (brown bag lunches welcome.) Second session runs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society in hosting a series of free genealogy workshops each month at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
This month, KGS & KHS welcomes Allison Tracy as she explores Oral History and how it can help with your genealogical research!
Session 1: What can oral history tell us about the past?
Learn about oral history and how you can utilize it as both a primary source and as a methodology.
Session 2: What tools are available to help me with oral history?
Learn about different tools that can help you collect and access oral histories.
About the Speaker:
Since July 2015, Allison Tracy has served as the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Oral History Administrator. In this position she supports the efforts of the Kentucky Oral History Commission (the only commission of its kind in the United States), provides professional advice and technical support on oral history projects throughout Kentucky, and collaborates to manage KHS’s oral history collections. Ms. Tracy began her work in oral history in 2002 at the University of Nevada Oral History Program (UNOHP), eventually interviewing for a multi-year project on the history of women’s athletics at the University of Nevada. Returning to the UNOHP as its coordinator in 2009, Allison served as one of the editors for the resulting book We Were All Athletes: Title IX and Women’s Athletics at the University of Nevada. In 2008 Allison joined the first cohort of students at Columbia University’s Oral History Master of Arts Program. Her research culminated in her masters thesis entitled “I began marching: Reclaiming Narrative with the Voices of Women Organizing Project”. In 2012 Allison became the oral historian for the Stanford Historical Society, working on a three-year project to document Stanford University’s history through the stories of prominent faculty members and administrators. As a member of the Oral History Association, Allison has served as a member of the Education Committee from 2010-2015, and served on the Program Committee for the 2012, 2013, and 2016 annual meeting. In 2015 she was elected to the OHA’s Council. From 2011 to 2013, she served on the Southwest Oral History Association’s scholarship committee. In addition to an M.A. in Oral History from Columbia University, Allison holds a B.A. in English Literature and Sociology from the University of Nevada.
Morning session runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m., followed by a 30 minute break (brown bag lunches welcome.) Second session runs from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Registration for these free workshops is strongly encouraged. However, walk-ins are welcome. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free and tea is provided at the event. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov
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Join our Library staff on the 5th Saturday of every month from 2-4PM for tea time and good ole fashioned conversation. Have an ancestor that is eluding you? Confused about which source to use next? Have questions about the proof standard or how to get the kids involved? Bring along your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions and the group will try to help you out. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy!
All research levels welcome – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!
Each Genealogy Tea and Sympathy session is free for KHS members OR part of the KHS’ general admission. Please pre-register by calling the KHS Refdesk at 502-564-1792 x.4460 or by e-mailing us at: khsrefdesk@ky.gov