Genealogy Resources

An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Conceived in the hearts and minds of Kentucky researchers

The Main Reading Room is one of the principal reference and book service points for the Library's general collections. Located in room LJ 100 on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, the Main Reading Room is the perfect place to get started on your research at the Library of Congress. Reference librarians are available for research consultations to help guide you.

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) helps Canadians gain a better understanding of who they are. It serves as the continuing memory of the federal government and its institutions and as the guardian of Canada’s distant past and recent history.

The National Archives of Ireland provides access to Ireland’s public records for researchers worldwide. With over 60 million documents spanning more than 200 years of history, it serves as a rich source of information for researchers of all kinds.

The National Genealogical Society was organized in Washington, DC, in 1903. NGS has a long history of leading the way in genealogy and produced some remarkable achievements.

Explore our nation’s history through our documents, photos, and records.

The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), headed by the Director of Naval History, is an Echelon II command headquartered on the Washington Navy Yard, D.C.

NGS is more than a century old! The National Genealogical Society was organized in Washington, DC, in 1903. NGS has a long history of leading the way in genealogy and produced some remarkable achievements. It was the first national genealogical organization. The society published the first national genealogical journal (NGSQ) and co-created the Board for Certification (BCG) . Twelve of the original BCG board members were current or former NGS officers or NGSQ contributors.

The Kentucky Room has been indexing obituaries in the Owensboro newspapers since 1977. The online database has been live since 2006. It is updated almost daily by Kentucky Room staff. All items indicating a death in Western Kentucky or Southern Indiana are added. Individuals who died in other locations are included if it is stated that they were former residents or if they had relatives in the area.

In 1814 Posey County was named for Indiana Territorial Governor Thomas Posey. The county seat of Posey is Mt. Vernon, the largest town with a population of 7478 (2000 census). Posey County is largely a farming county but has an industrial past and large industry today located mainly in the area near the Ohio River.

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) is the official archive for Northern Ireland.

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Finding our roots together.

Finding our roots together.

The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.

Preserving the history and legacy of the heroes who fought to save the Union during the Civil War