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Archeology

Archeology

Archeology is a good place to begin looking for information, as these web pages at this site lead you to sites and projects of specific geographic regions and specific disciplines such as underwater and marine archeology. There are pages that can lead you to reference material, academic departments, libraries, museums, publications, organizations, and other endeavors.

ArchNet

ArchNet serves as the World Wide Web Virtual Library for Archaeology. This server provides access to archaeological resources available on the Internet. Information is categorized by geographic region and subject. An exceptional site for those interested in archeology.

Genealogy

Genealogy: Kentucky | Genealogy: General

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The KyGenWeb Project

KyGenWeb serves as an entry point for all counties in Kentucky, where collected data could be stored. This site contains information on the History of Kentucky, Kentucky counties and other vital records. KyGenWeb is a great place to start genealogical research.

RESEARCH OUTLINE: Kentucky

This outline describes major sources of information about families from Kentucky. As you read this outline, study the United States Research Outline (30972). It will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. Also see the Virginia Research Outline for additional information about Kentucky before 1776. This is a great site for the advanced beginner researching family history.

Kentucky Genealogical Society

The society promotes genealogical research in Kentucky and preservation of Kentucky records through its programs, publications, and projects.

Kentucky Historical Society

The Kentucky Historical Society is a state agency and nonprofit membership organization that reaches across the commonwealth to collect oral histories, promote folk life traditions and more.

Guide to Genealogical Research on Kentucky Ancestors in the Civil War

This listing of books and articles may be useful in doing genealogical research on men who served in Kentucky military units, both Union and Confederate, during the Civil War. Only those works which contain listings of individual men's names are included. It was prepared by Don Rightmyer, Reference Librarian at Boyle County Public Library, Danville, Kentucky.

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Cyndi's List

Cyndi's List is a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet. It's a fantastic starting place for anyone doing genealogical research.

FamilySearch

FamilySearch provides access to the extensive genealogical resources gathered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A superior site in which to begin researching your family history.

Gendex: Genealogical Index

This site "indexes hundreds of World Wide Web databases containing genealogical data for over twelve million individuals, and gives you the ability to locate and view data of interest to you on any of these databases, without having to go and visit each of the databases separately.

Genforum

This site provides access to hundreds of genealogical surname and regional bulletin boards.

last updated: 2/8/01