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Many local libraries and history societies have a family history section, files or resources dedicated to Family history and while many of these require membership it is a cost effective way of accessing multiple family history resources, without the cost mounting up.
You can access parts of Kentucky’s family history records for free through the University of Kentucky website. Including among other sources are the Kentucky Death Index from 1911 to 1986 and from 1987 to 1992, the Kentucky Marriage Index from 1973-1993, as well as the Kentucky Divorce Index from 1973 to 1993).
Try going to a local library, historical society or LDS center. These are great places to make a start with researching your family history. You can meet other genealogist who are actively researching and can give you tips and advice. You may also locate ancestors in regional history books or resource files. There are thousands of detailed family history and genealogy books to help to guide you through the hobby of family history.
Giving is receiving, and family history is a great opportunity to share. Sharing is great but most other family historians want to at least verify the source of the family history information that you’ve shared. Credit should be given when you receive data from someone and then pass it on. It’s only fair that there is an accolade for the sweat and effort that went in to collecting the valuable family history data that you are about to share with someone else.
