Six Webinars You Do Not Want to Miss!
47th Annual Seminar Series
The 2021 Kentucky Genealogical Society Seminar will be presented virtually throughout August 2021 using the GoToWebinar platform. The series includes genealogical insights and methodologies to help all levels of researchers.
1. Finding Your Roots at the Library of Virginia
Ashley Ramey, Thursday, August 5, 7 P.M. EDT
https://www.lva.virginia.gov/
2. Cemetery Crowdsourcing
Michael Cassara, Tuesday, August 10, 7 P.M. EDT
https://digiroots.net/
3. How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
Lisa Louise Cooke, Thursday August 12, 7 P.M. EDT
https://lisalouisecooke.com/
4. Descendants of Enslaved Communities Project at the University of Virginia
Dr. Shelley Murphy, Thursday, August 19, 7 P.M. EDT
https://familytreegirl.com/
5. Putting Your Ancestors In Their Place: 10 Steps on a One-Place Study
Janet Few, Monday, August 23, 2 P.M. EDT
https://thehistoryinterpreter.wordpress.com/
6. My DNA Brought Me to the Forest, But Where Are the Trees?
Sarah Cochran, Thursday, August 26, 7 P.M. EDT
https://www.apgen.org/users/sara-cochran
Registration for the entire series of all six webinars is $30. Members can save $10 by using discount code MEMBER during registration. Non-members can join for $20 at www.kygs.org and save $10 off the series registration. All live webinars are being recorded and will be made available to participants for 30 days following the conclusion of the live webinar to view on-demand. There are no refunds.
Here is a link to the seminar flyer you can print and share with others: Flyer
Member Benefit:
The Calamity of the 1890 Federal Census
with Cynthia Maharrey
This program, presented virtually on Saturday, April 10, covers the where, when, and how of the 1890 Federal Census records loss; the outcomes of that loss; and alternative sources for finding information usually found in census records. Sign in to get program/presenter details plus links to the recorded program and handout.
Discovering Your Bluegrass Roots
Recordings of all eight Seminar 2020 presentations are available on demand.
2. Researching at the County and Local Levels in Kentucky with Dave Schroeder
4. Kentucky Genealogy Brick Wall Brainstorm
5. Ten Things a Genealogist Should Do Before Leaving a Library or Archive in Kentucky with Melissa Barker
7. Discovering African Americans in Kentucky Records Prior to 1870 with Cynthia Maharrey
Purchase access to all eight sessions:
Mission Statement
To foster excellence in genealogy through educational programs and projects that preserve, produce, and disseminate knowledge of genealogical or historical value. 
To bring together persons who are interested in genealogy or family history, and to promote fellowship and networking.
To encourage the preservation and availability of records essential to genealogical and historical research.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all Kentuckians and Kentucky genealogical researchers. We strive to offer a wide array of topics that support the varied Kentuckian experience and highlight the kaleidoscope of humans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or immigration path that have called Kentucky home since before its statehood in 1792. We welcome the incredible opportunity to learn and grow together in our pursuit of genealogical education and preservation.
Land Acknowledgement
The Kentucky Genealogical Society acknowledges the place we call present day Kentucky is historically indigenous homeland that belonged primarily to nations of Cherokee, Chickasaw, Miami, Quapaw, Osage, and Shawnee people.
Kentucky Genealogical Society
PO Box 153
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602
Last Updated 28 June 2021
