Early Kentucky Settlers, 1700s-1800s

Early Kentucky Settlers, 1700s-1800s” offers a comprehensive window into the history of early Kentucky. This index is a treasure trove of information, encompassing a unique compilation of court, marriage, military, and probate records, referencing approximately 225,000 individuals across twelve books. This collection provides valuable insights into Kentucky's role in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, with many settlers having served in these pivotal conflicts. Notably, the index provides access to a record of all marriages in The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society and an extensive index of individuals mentioned in Kentucky's early statutes. By combining narrative and genealogical resources, this collection enables you to contextualize the lives of your early Kentucky ancestors within the broader historical landscape.


Books Included:

  • Kentucky Court and Other Records, Volume I by Mrs. William B. Ardery
  • Kentucky Court and Other Records, Volume II by Mrs. William Breckenridge Ardery
  • Kentucky Marriages, 1797-1865 by G. Glenn Clift
  • Kentucky Obituaries, 1787-1854 by G. Glenn Clift
  • Kentucky Soldiers of the War of 1812 Kentucky Adjutant-General's Office
  • Kentucky Marriage Records
  • Abstract of Early Kentucky Wills and Inventories by Junie Estelle Stewart King
  • Kentucky in the War of 1812 by Anderson Chenault Quisenberry
  • Revolutionary Soldiers in Kentucky: Also a Roster of the Virginia Navy by Anderson Chenault Quisenberry
  • A Complete Index to the Names of Persons, Places, and Subjects Mentioned in Littell's Laws of Kentucky by W. T. Smith
  • Remember the Raisin by G. Glenn Clift
  • Kentucky Pension Roll for 1835

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