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Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IX

$5.00

Edited By Thomas W. Westerfield (1969). Biographical sketches reprinted from Kentucky, A History of the State by Battle-Perrin-Kniffin [2nd ed.] 1885 – [3rd ed.] 1886. Nine or more editions with the same text but varying appendixes were published. The biographical section of each edition differed, relating to separate geographical sections of Kentucky. These biographical sketches are recognized as one of the most important sources of biographical and genealogical research information for the Kentucky counties they cover. Each book has a laminated soft cover and every-name index.

Jefferson & Bullitt Cos.– 124 pp.

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$5.00

Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV

$10.00

Edited By Thomas W. Westerfield (1969). Biographical sketches reprinted from Kentucky, A History of the State by Battle-Perrin-Kniffin [2nd ed.] 1885 – [3rd ed.] 1886. Nine or more editions with the same text but varying appendixes were published. The biographical section of each edition differed, relating to separate geographical sections of Kentucky. These biographical sketches are recognized as one of the most important sources of biographical and genealogical research information for the Kentucky counties they cover. Each book has a laminated soft cover and every-name index.

Caldwell, Crittenden, Hopkins, Logan, Livingston, Lyon, Simpson, Union & & Webster Cos.– 327 pp.

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$10.00

Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume 1

$7.00

Edited By Thomas W. Westerfield (1969). Biographical sketches reprinted from Kentucky, A History of the State by Battle-Perrin-Kniffin [2nd ed.] 1885 – [3rd ed.] 1886. Nine or more editions with the same text but varying appendixes were published. The biographical section of each edition differed, relating to separate geographical sections of Kentucky. These biographical sketches are recognized as one of the most important sources of biographical and genealogical research information for the Kentucky counties they cover. Each book has a laminated soft cover and every-name index.

Breckinridge, Edmonson, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, LaRue & Meade Cos. – 243 pp.

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$7.00

The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army

$18.00

By Adam R. Johnson (1904). Edited by William J. Davis, Reprinted in 1979. This book recounts the organization of Johnson’s 10th Kentucky Cavalry, the little known actions that took place in Western KY during 1862 and the service of the unit under General John Hunt Morgan. Johnson included not only his first-hand narratives of Texas Indian fighting, stage coaching, and Confederate cavalry operations, but also war accounts written by several other members of the command. A roster of the men who served under his command is also included.

516 pages, laminated soft cover, every-name index.

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$18.00

Confederate Veteran Association of Kentucky 1895

$5.00

5th Edition published in 1895. Contains constitution, by-laws and a list of membership arranged by counties and camps. 232 pages, laminated soft cover, every-name index.

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$5.00

Fort Knox Cemeteries

$25.00

A comprehensive listing of Fort Knox cemeteries, which are only open to the public each Memorial Day. The 1850 and 1880 censuses for Bullitt, Hardin and Meade Counties were searched for information relating to the interred and included in this book. A very valuable source for genealogists.

By Sam McDowell, 1975

367 pages
hardbound with map
every-name index and cemetery index

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$25.00

West Point, Kentucky & The Brickyard

$19.00

For over 100 years a brick factory has operated in West Point, KY. The history of West Point and the brickyard is told through photographs, maps, newspaper articles, archival documents, and interviews with former workers at the brickyard. The technical operation of the beehive brick kilns and operation of the brickyard from clay pit to finished brick is depicted and explained.

by Gary Kempf (2007)
Soft cover
99 pages
69 photographs, 5 maps
name index

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$19.00

St. Clare Catholic Church Records 1813 - 1899

$20.00

The Hardin County community where this church was located  has been flooded several times. This Book includes Baptisms,  First Communions, Confirmations, Marriages, and a few Burials.

Compiled by Dolores Yadon Kennedy (1979)
143 pages
laminated soft cover
every-name index

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$20.00

Single Copy of Back Issues of Quarterly

$0.00
Back issues of Ancestral Trails Historical Society quarterly publication are available for purchase. All past issues and titles of articles are listed on this web site.  Each issue is $7.00.  Please use the manual form for ordering back issues of the quarterly.  Please write on the order form the quarter and year you would like to purchase and follow the instructions on the purchase form.  If you have questions please email [email protected].   
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Rock Haven, Kentcky and The Lime Kilns

$18.00

Rock Haven, KY on the Ohio River is no more. It was once a thriving river port town that boasted a cement factory with 5 large lime kilns. The history of Rock Haven and the cement factory is told through photos, interviews with one-time residents and workers, archival documents and excerpts from 19th century books and newspapers. The technical operation of the lime kilns for cement making is depicted and explained.

by Richard Briggs & Gary Kempf (2007)
Soft cover, 8 ½ x 11
90 pages
51 photographs, 4 maps
name index

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$18.00
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