Article posted on Sat, Dec. 26, 2009
A 'new' stash of old records being readied for viewing
By Josh Kegley
jkegley@herald-leader.comLexington, Ky.
Land, census and marriage records from the late 1700s to the early 1900s have recently resurfaced that could provide a treasure trove of information for genealogists and others.
The books, which are being indexed to make the information easier to pinpoint, were found in several places. The land and census records were at government archives in Frankfort, and several years' worth of marriage licenses were in the Fayette County clerk's storage area.
The documents are being scanned and eventually will be made available for public viewing on microfilm or a computer. But the original record books won't be available to the public in most cases...
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