Join the Kentucky Project!

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The Kentucky Project is looking for volunteers.

Kentucky is a diverse state with a rich history and culture. It is home to a number of major industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Kentucky is also a major center for horse racing, with the Kentucky Derby being one of the most famous horse races in the world.

If you have family who came from Kentucky, members who live in Kentucky or are just interested in this great state, we would love to have you join us.

We are working on connecting profiles, adding sources, documenting Notables, surveying cemeteries, digging into the Homestead land grants, and add profiles for all Kentuckians that served in wars.  Our mission is to explore all of Kentucky and her people through genealogy. 

If you are a WikiTree member who would like to help improve Kentucky profiles, please:

1. Signed WikiTree's Honor Code. 
2. Introduce yourself by answering this post. (Please post an answer, not a comment.) Tell us about your interests in Kentucky and we will get you a - United States badge.
3. Add kentucky to your followed tags, as well as tags for any special topics that you are focusing on.

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The Kentucky Project is  under the umbrella of The United States Project. 

Wikitree Profile:  Kentucky Project

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I would like to join if I am not already a member. Most of my work is in Kentucky and I am an active member of the Appalachian project.

Answer 1

I would like to join the Kentucky project! I have ancestors on my mother's side (Hagan, Wilcoxcon, Boone etc) that came from Rowan County NC before heading further west.

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Hi Robert,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! What a fantastic Space Page!  If you would like help with it from fellow members, just let us know and we can add it to our Challenge or Opportunities page.  

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 2

I'm interested in learning about my many Kentucky ancestors!

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Hi J.,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! What a fantastic Space Page!  If you would like help with it from fellow members, just let us know and we can add it to our Challenge or Opportunities page.  

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 3

I would like to join the Kentucky Project. My ancestors were some of the first settlers of Kentucky.

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Hi Mary,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! What a fantastic Space Page!  If you would like help with it from fellow members, just let us know and we can add it to our Challenge or Opportunities page.  

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 4

Please sign me up for the KY Project. My parents and grandparents were all originally from KY, so most of my research is focused there. Thanks!

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Thanks Jon!! You are all set!

Answer 5

Hi,

I'm interested in the Kentucky project--my father's family were among those who settled in Kentucky when it first opened up and, I'm told, built the first house in Lexington.

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Hi David,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! What a fantastic Space Page!  If you would like help with it from fellow members, just let us know and we can add it to our Challenge or Opportunities page.  

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 6

I'd love to join the Kentucky Project! I was born and raised there and have ancestors there from the beginning of statehood.

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Hi C.,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! What a fantastic Space Page!  If you would like help with it from fellow members, just let us know and we can add it to our Challenge or Opportunities page.  

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 7

Hello!  I have joined the United States project and would love to join this sub-project as well.  My Wyatt ancestors settled in Barren County and many are still there, so I have a huge interest in this project.

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Hi Michelle! 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!  Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

------->  Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks, 

Sandy

Answer 8

Being a ninth-generation KentuckIan I have a deep interest in the genealogy and history of my native commonwealth.  I've been researching in various courthouses and libraries around the state for four decades.  So I would very much like to be a part of the Kentucky Project.

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Hi Todd! 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!  Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

------->  Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks, 

Sandy

Answer 9

I'd love to join!

Answer 10

I would like to join the Kentucky project – half of my family tree is from the southeastern region (Harlan, Letcher, Knott, Floyd) and I've been working on adding profiles in that area (as well as adjacent Virginia).

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Hi Susan! 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!  Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

------->  Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks, 

Pam D. 

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Hi Susan! 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!  Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

------->  Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks, 

Pam D. 

Answer 11

I am very interested in joining the Kentucky Project. I have extended family that lived generations in Kentucky. Thank you.

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Hi Katie! 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!  Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

------->  Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks, 

Pam D. 

Answer 12

I am interested in this project as both sides of my family have lived in Kentucky for multiple generations.

Answer 13

Hello, I would love to join the Kentucky project. I have extensive family in and from Kentucky. Thank you.

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Hi Michael,

Welcome to the Kentucky Project!

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know.

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with.

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page.

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}}

Thanks,

Pam D.

Answer 14

Please sign me up. I'm originally from a coal mining camp in Harlan County, KY, and still have family throughout E. Ky.

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Hi Todd,, 

Welcome to the Kentucky Project! 

Thanks for adding your Kentucky ancestors to the global tree. If I can help in any way, just let me know. 

We are joining together to improve the profiles of Kentucky starting with the Maintenance Categories and many other Goals to help out with. 

For even more fun, visit our Kentucky Challenges Page. 

——> Make sure to add this sticker to your WikiTree profile: {{Member|Kentucky}} 

Thanks, 

Pam D.

Answer 15

I would like to join and help to contribute based off my research on my family from Clinton County, Kentucky.

Answer 16

Hello! I would like to join. I am an active member of the Appalachia Project. I have done extensive research into my Mom’s family who were based in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky from the late 18th century onwards.

Answer 17

I'm interested in Kentucky because my second great grandparents were born in kentucky:Henry Kitch (Kitch-753) and Elizabeth York (York-4960). They are brickwall ancestors on my fathers side. I read somewhere that there was a fire that destroyed records from Kentucky.