The proceeds from the sale of these books will raise funds for the operations of the society. Lowell harrison, professor emeritus of history at western kentucky university, is the author of many books, including george rogers clark and the war in the west. The 1863 sacramento pollbook, mclean county, kentucky, appeared as. For more information about whats available in our special collection, please contact. Clarks landmark history of kentucky over sixty years ago. History of green county, kentucky tucker, lanny on. Bracken county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Guide to mclean county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. As census information is collected decennially every ten years, data derived from the annual collection of taxes provides a better insight into the household of the taxpayer and hisher.
Stray book 1 18051811, stray book 2 181819, stray book 3 1820 1870 and execution book a 18011878. The history of menifee county, kentucky origionally published in 1986, now in reprint. From its earliest settlement to 1898 bennett henderson young courierjournal job printing company, 1898 jessamine county ky. She is the author of two other books, including wicked lexington and a. History of kentucky by charles kerr, 1922, the american historical society edition, in english. Western kentucky books published by hopkins county genealogical society for. The community took its name from nearby nobob creek. Familysearch washington county tax books 18171834 source. Edward 1830 married sarah sallie vertrees 1776 in hardin county kentucky. This was a decent, general overview of the political events and elected officials that shaped lewis county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. This title includes the history and genealogy for a total of four different north central kentucky counties.
A 2012 book of the year by the american journal of nursing ajn. Elliott county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Topics covered in this history include geology, settlement, pioneers, schools, wars, towns and cities, churches, local governments, and other items relating to the growth, development, and progress of these areas. History of elliott county, kentucky 1885 family history library uscan book.
History of nicholas county kentucky joan weissinger conley, j. A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentuckys many faces and. Ky history and genealogy in books public group facebook. Ky history and genealogy in books has 1,952 members. In the kentucky room, the library has a number of genealogy reference works, family history books and files, along with the boyle county cemetery records. This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easilysearchable firsthand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. He was a deputy sheriff in hardin county kentucky in 17941795 and hugh sheriff in 1798. See more ideas about history, my old kentucky home and kentucky. This group is for posting books you have personally found interesting concerning kentucky history.
Hardin county kentucky will book a 17931809 southern. Nicholas county was established in 1799 from land given by bourbon and mason counties. The first comprehensive history of the state since the publication of thomas d. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Hardin county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. Anderson county, kentucky, 18301850 censuses out of print. A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentuckys many faces and deep traditions. Bringing the history of the university of kentucky basketball program to life, this record details the team with the most wins in the history of the game and with some of the most devoted, knowledgeable fans. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following kentucky counties. The materials for the history and biographies are taken from two older volumes, history of kentucky by lewis collins printed in about 1882 and kentucky. History of kentucky, edition three, 1887 sold, no longer available.
List of books and articles about kentucky history online. This database contains a history of bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, located in the bluegrass region of kentucky. A history of anderson county, kentucky 17801936 out of print try used books. Nelson county kentucky historical markers the historical. Fiona youngbrown has been a kentucky resident for thirteen years, during which time she has developed a love of bourbon as well as an appreciation for iced tea and cornbread. A history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927 louisville, ky. The general assembly, or legislature, is bicameral, with a senate of 38 members and a house of representatives of 100 members. Postagehandling on all orders except the history of menifee county, kentucky. History and genealogy of bourbon, scott, harrison and nicholas counties, kentucky.
Hopkins, butler, caldwell, christian, crittenden, muhlenberg, union and webster counties. Kentucky biographies by counties my genealogy hound. Bourbon, harrison, nicholas, and scott counties, kentucky history. Early kentucky tax records includes washington county 1792 source.
He was born in berkeley county virginia and died in washington county indiana. Familysearch washington county tax books 17921816 source. Scalf, the trail of the lonesome pine by john fox jr. Descendants of jesse jones of feds creek by miller, wagner, michael. Douthat 43 pages, full name index and alphabetical by childrens name, soft cover, 8. Judge john rowan, cousin, owned and had built back wing in 1795 and the front in 1818. Jessamine county, kentucky history and biographies complete details and surnames 74 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. A post office called nobob was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936.
Reminisce about living in northern kentucky and cincinnati the original page. Guide to bracken county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. History and families, anderson county, kentucky out of print try used books. Anderson county, kentucky was created in 1827 out of the lands of franklin, mercer and washington counties, kentucky. Kentucky pioneers and their descendants sold, no longer available. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. Indexed northern kentucky newspapers from 18351935 and 1982present. Kygenweb project online kentucky genealogy resources. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc.
Nicholas county, kentucky genealogy history ky carlisle. Nelson county was established in 1785 the fourth county created in what is now kentucky, it was formed from jefferson county, virginia, in 1784. Annals of floyd county kentucky 18001826 by charles c. Local history books on kentucky arcadia publishing. Shop arcadia publishing to find the interesting history books about kentucky and its traditions.
Henry county, kentucky births 18521853 complete details and surnames james l. Barren county, kentucky, 1929 sold, no longer available. Nicholas county, kentucky genealogy, books, cds, maps. The jessamine county public librarys special collection contains books, newspapers, and other records to help you research your family history and the history of jessamine county. For more information about whats available in our special collection, please contact the information desk by phone at 859 8853523 or email. Arranged by county in chronological order, tax lists are a hidden treasures for researchers studying the history, culture, and land titles of kentucky. Adair county hosted at kentucky biography project green county civic officers, 1898 biography james w. Biographies contain information about the person you are researching but often contain additional information on relatives and friends. Wicked lexington, kentucky by fiona youngbrown the history.
Pike county, kentucky 18211980 historical papers number four. Find information on local people, places and events. Census records in book form and on cd from 1810 through 1940. Bradshaw biography james breeding biography william busbridge biography. Kentucky nelson county, bardstown 1102 federal hill my old kentucky home inspiration for the state song of kentucky by stephen collins foster in 1853. Guide to elliott county, kentucky ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Nicholas county, kentucky is included in our title. Mclean county, kentucky genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Nobob is an unincorporated community in barren county, kentucky, united states. The jessamine county public librarys special collection contains books. History of kentucky explored in books by arcadia publishing. Hardin county kentucky genealogy trails history group. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. Nicholas was the 42nd kentucky county in order of formation. A new history of kentucky brings the commonwealth to life, from pikeville to the purchase, from covington to corbin, this account reveals kentucky s many faces and deep traditions. James and sarah tackett hudson family by elsie hudson.
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