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Gaines Family Bible
Holy Bible belonging to Milton Gaines, containing records and photographs of the Gaines family.
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Elizabeth Kirtley Collection
The Elizabeth Kirtley Collection consists of fifteen family bibles that contain genealogical records of several early Boone County, Kentucky families. It also has genealogical research files, newsletters, and publications. In addition, the collection has personal diaries (1906-1960) from Frank Rouse, a northern Kentucky farmer, as well as two posters and a toll book from the Covington & Cincinnati Bridge Co.’s John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.
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Ryle-Stephens Cemetery
A transcription of the inscriptions on the markers and headstones in the Ryle-Stephens Cemetery taken from the Boone County DAR Cemetery Records of 1983.
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J. Stephens Cemetery
A transcription of the inscriptions on the markers and headstones in the J. Stephens Cemetery taken from the Kentucky Cemetery Records, vol. 1, by the Kentucky Society DAR (Frankfort, Ky.).
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Gaines Family Combined Headstone Photographs
Photographs of the headstones of the Gaines family in Boone County, Ky.
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Abraham Stansifer Ancestral Chart
A genealogical record of the Stansifer family of northern Kentucky.
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Stansifer Family Genealogy
A genealogical record of the Stansifer family of northern Kentucky.
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Abraham Stansifer Family
A genealogical record of the Stansifer family of northern Kentucky, decendants of Abraham Stansifer, compiled in 1982.
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Millenium File
From Ancestry.com, "The Millennium File is a database created by the Institute of Family Research to track the records of its clients and the results of its professional research. It contains more than 880,000 linked family records, with lineages from throughout the world, including colonial America, the British Isles, Switzerland, and Germany. Many of these lineages extend back to nobility and renowned historical figures. In fact, one of the things the Millennium File focuses on is linking to European nobility and royalty.
A good way to have success in using this database is identify at least one Gateway Ancestor. A Gateway Ancestor is an early American immigrant who has been identified as having roots in British or European nobility. In this database there are about 300 Gateway Ancestors, or in other words, there are about 300 individuals who have proven ties to nobility or royalty. Source information is also provided in this database, making it easier to verify the accuracy of the research done.
The Millennium File is a compiled source and is similar in form to other linked databases, such as Ancestry World Tree. Databases like these are great starting points for beginning your research. It is always good to find out what others have already learned and compiled about your ancestors."
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Stephenson Family Background
A detailed history of the Stephenson family's origins and members, with a particular focus on the branches of the family which settled in northern Kentucky.
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Biography of John Taylor
A biography of James Taylor (1752-1835). Here is an excerpt from the biography, "Rev. John Taylor was a distinguished pioneer Baptist preacher and writer who was born in Faquier County, Va in 1752. He united with the Baptists in his twentieth year. He began to preach almost immediately after he joined the church and continued with great success. He located in Kentucky in 1785. The first religious revival in the state commenced under his preaching in Woodford County in 1785. In that year he helped establish Clear Creek Baptist Church and was pastor there about ten years. In 1794 he assisted the Great Crossing Baptist, Scott County, KY in the constitution of the Bullittsburg Baptist Church -the first church of any kind in northern Kentucky. In 1795 he moved to what would soon become Boone County and became the first preacher for Bullittsburg. He ministered there for seven years. During that time the church experienced revival in 1800-01 (in what is often called the "Second Great Awakening in America"); there were 113 people converted and baptized into the church."
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John Taylor Family Lists
A genealogical list of the Taylor family.
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Vawter Lists
Genealogical information and an index of Boone County court filings, pertaining to the Vawter family in Boone County (Ky.).
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Whitaker Family Bible
A record of marriages and births within the Whitaker family.
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Whitaker Family Notes
A record of marriages and births within the Whitaker family.
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Whitaker Family Marriages Births
A record of marriages and births within the Whitaker family.
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U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
From Ancestry.com, "This database contains applications for membership in the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution approved between 1889 and 31 December 1970. The applications are arranged in packets. It may be helpful to scroll through the images to find all information relating to the applicant.
As the Sons of the American Revolution website explains:
“The SAR is a ‘lineage’ society. This means that each member has traced their family tree back to a point of having an ancestor who supported the cause of American Independence during the years 1775–1783.”
These 145,000 applications with 1.2 million records can give you a direct link to an ancestor who served the cause of freedom during the Revolutionary War Era. When you find an ancestor here, you'll go back generations in a single document.
Applications require a pedigree and accompanying information to demonstrate a generation-by-generation link to a patriot ancestor. Genealogical information submitted may include references to Revolutionary War pension files, baptismal records, marriage records, cemetery records, census records, family Bible records, deeds, court records, documented family and local histories, and copies of applications to other lineage societies. Applications also typically include a short summary of the ancestor’s service.
These records can be an excellent source for names, dates, locations, and family relationships. Applications can be searched by name, place and date of birth and death, and application year. "
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GenKY - Linden Grove Cemetery 1858-1998
From Genky, "Names of the deceased, names of parents and names of lot owners are indexed when available. An interment book spanning the years 1858-1864 is included in full. The book contains over 2,400 names and includes numerous Civil War veterans and other Greater Cincinnatians among its entries. A copy of the book is also available in the reference collection of the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Covington Library. Interment tickets from the cemetery spanning the years 1907 to 1934 are also included in this collection as well as receiving tomb permits and removals from 1875 to 1889.
In 1835, the Western Baptist Theological Institute purchased approximately 150 acres of land south of the City of Covington for the construction of a major theological seminary. A college building and several homes were constructed on this property. Over time, a portion of the property began to be used for cemetery purposes. The growth of the City of Covington eventually surrounded the cemetery. Today the property is bordered by Holman and Linden Avenues and Kavanaugh and Thirteenth Streets. In the spring of 1998, an independent Linden Grove Cemetery Board of Overseers was established. Membership on the cemetery.s Board of Overseers has expanded to include three individuals chosen by the Kenton County Fiscal Court, three chosen by the City of Covington and three individuals chosen to serve at-large.
Many prominent Northern Kentuckians are laid to rest at Linden Grove Cemetery. Among the most notable is United States Congressman and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle. Other congressmen interred in the cemetery include William Wright Southgate and William Evans Arthur. Other notables who have resting places in Linden Grove include: Thomas Kennedy, one of the founders of Covington; B.F. Howard, the founder of the African American Elks; Alexander Greer, and early entrepreneur in Covington; Dr. Adam Kelly, an early African American physician; Ephraim Robbins, an early Trustee of the Western Baptist Theological Institute and namesake for nearby Robbins Street; Reverend William Orr, an early Baptist preacher in the community; Dr. Louise Southgate, a pioneer female physician and women’s rights advocate. Linden Grove Cemetery is also the final resting place from military veterans of the War of 1812 and all wars since."
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GenKY - Northern Kentucky Local History Databases
539,065 public records pertaining to the history of northern Kentucky consisting of cemetery records, census and vital statistic records, church records, city directories, court and hospital records, military records, local organization records, school records, and other special collections.
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Descendants of Robert Bickers
Family trees and supporting documents for the Bickers family of Boone County, Ky.
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Descendants of John Beach
Genealogical information on the John Beach family, primarily covering the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Bates' of Boone (and Campbell) Counties, Kentucky; The
Genealogical information for the Bates family, primarily covering the early to mid 1800s.
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African-American Descendants of the Baker Family
Family trees and supporting documents for the African American Baker family of Boone County, Ky. Compiled by Mike Evans.
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Descendants of James. G. Alexander
Family trees and supporting documents for the descendants of James. G. Alexander of Boone County, Ky. Compiled by Mike Evans
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The Civil War in Boone County, Kentucky : A compiled list of the soldiers From Boone County, Kentucky, who fought in the various companies for both North and South
A list of soldiers from Boone County, Kentucky who fought on each side of the conflict. The book also contains details of the skirmishes that occurred in Boone County.