Wills and Ways: Miscellaneous Kentucky Records

One of the first publications of the Kentucky Genealogical Society was the Wills and Ways: Miscellaneous Kentucky Records book. This 108-page book features multiple family records of over 500 Kentucky families. The index of names is six-pages long.

The society published the book in 1975.

Highlights of the Book

The book highlights the following items:

• Wills and Last Testaments from various men
• Vital records from Family Bibles
• Obituaries
• Excerpts from the Kentucke Gazette 1787-92
• Listing of the Georgetown Cemetery
• Partial List of Franklin, Henry, Fleming, and Scott County Marriage Records

Project Details

Since this project was a new task for the young group, there were several leaders who worked to make it possible.

• Kenneth D. Singleton, Jr.
• Mrs. Roud Smith
• Mrs. James F. Graves
• Victor Waits
• Mrs. Kirby Fint, Jr.