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Assorted Groups (Anthology, Cultural, Ethnic, & Religious):
African-American Griots - African American Research Resources, Guides and More.
Jewish Life In Kentucky - Blintzes and Grits. Bagels and Bluegrass. "Shalom, Y'all." The
jokes come from the obvious contrasts between what we think of as Jewish culture
and what we think of as Southern. But the reality is a much more complex blending
of cultures and identities, creating a unique kind of Jew &mdash the Kentucky Jew.
Note: These items are presented as part of the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that the WebMaster, in any way, endorses any stereotypes which may be implied by the linked web sites.
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Census & related Lists of various kinds:
1910 Census - Adoptions in Kentucky.
Kentucky Civil War Rosters - Database of 35627 records (10396 distinct surnames).
Vietnam Veterans - from Kentucky (Surnames A - D)
Coal Mining History in Kentucky - Coal has been used in Kentucky for over 250 years and
probably longer if you count the native American Indians.
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Extinct Kentucky Counties:: (not linked unless noted,  ):
(If you know of more to be added, please contact us.)
County Name
Beckham -
Fincastle -
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Factual information
formed by the Kentucky General Assembly on February 9, 1904. Beckham
County was dissolved by the Kentucky Court of Appeals on April 29, 1904
because it was not created in conformance with state law. Read more...
created in 1772 from Botetourt County, whose boundaries extended all the way
to the Mississippi River. Fincastle County was abolished in 1776, and divided
into three new counties - Montgomery Country, Washington County, and
Kentucky County (which later became the Commonwealth of Kentucky).
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Families and Surnames:
Family Group Sheets Project - Search the Kentucky Family Group Sheets and also find
surnames & places within the group sheet.
Jackson Purchase/surnames - 8 counties of the Jackson Purchase region of Kentucky.
The Peakes - of Nelson County, Kentucky.
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Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
Please click here - (Counties we have listed), (To list a local society, please contact us.)
Ghost Towns of Kentucky - several towns listed
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Historical interest Items, etc.:
Ghost Towns of Kentucky - several towns listed
Kentucky in the Military - American Civil War, American Revolutionary War, Mexican
War and the War of 1812
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Libraries & Newspapers:
Kentucky Dept. of Library and Archives - Electronic Records Archives (e-Archives).
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Migrations to, from and through:
Kentucky Migrations Project - This page is home to Migration Projects across Kentucky.
If your ancestor either moved into or out of Kentucky, and you know the county,
click on the county and submit your information there.
The Peakes of Kentucky - The first trans-Appalachian region subjected to massive
settlement by the newly victorious Americans following the Revolutionary War was
Kentucky, as it was largely devoid of permanent Indian settlements. Maryland
Catholic settlers, who began arriving in Kentucky in large numbers around 1785...
(Quote from the web site).
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National Parks, Playgrounds, Recreational Areas etc.:
Mammoth Cave National Park - Learn about the park's history and wildlife, discover
scenic hiking trails and beautiful campgrounds.
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State Capital City: Frankfort (Capital since 1792 - located in Franklin County)
The State name: Kentucky comes from the Wyandot Indian name for "plain" in reference to the central plains of the state. |
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U.S.A. - General Information links page
U.S.A. - Possessions & Territories
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Vital Records:
Death Records - (1911 - 2000) Search engine
Marriage Index - (1973-2000) Search engine
Vital Record Project - Kentucky
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State of
KENTUCKY -
(The Blue Grass State)
Cemeteries
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