Research Links
A collection of links to important sources for research, especially those related to Kentucky.
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General Research Links
20 family history resourcesFindmypast
A great list of online resources to begin or further your research.
Chronicling America
The Library of Congress
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online. Your genealogy starting point for more than 20 years!
FamilySearch
This is the main web site for the genealogical archives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Federation of Genealogical Societies
Representing the members of hundreds of genealogical societies across the United States and other nations, the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is here to link the genealogical community and help its members grow.
Genealogy Guide
Genealogy guide featuring genealogy resources, genealogical libraries, genealogy societies, historical landmarks, family tree research, and more.
GenealogyLinks.net
Over 50,000 world wide genealogy links
History at Home- A Guide to Genealogy
homeadvisor.com
A brief discussion about getting started in genealogy research with a considerable number of resource links. Here's a special "high five" to Courtney Phillips and her kids at El Paso County, CO After School Care Program for suggesting this link!
Newspaper Abstracts
Your resource for family history research using newspapers.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
There's a mountain of information to search through on this web site.
Kentucky
Breathitt County Public Library Genealogy CollectionKentucky Ancestors Online
Kentucky Historical Society
A free publication of the Kentucky Historical Society) features a wide range of article topics and is designed to appeal to family historians of all levels.
Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer
Good information and links
Kentucky Explorer Magazine
Kentucky Genealogy
A genealogical and historical resource for your personal use.
Kentucky Genealogy and Family History Resources
Organized resources by state and county
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Historical Society Digital Collections
A searchable database of digital images and files from the Kentucky Historical Society's collections.
Kentucky Maps
UK
Maintained by the University of Kentucky
Kentucky Vital Records Index
UK
Search vital records for Kentucky. Maintained by the University of Kentucky
U.S. War Records
Civil War Official Records of the Union and Confederate ArmiesThe U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Extensive Civil War records including correspondence, orders, reports and more.
Kentucky in the War of 1812
Military Records Search at Access Genealogy
From King Philip's War through Vietnam
National Park Service Soldiers and Sailors Database
Search for Civil War Soldiers and Sailors.
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