The Genealogy and Local History section is available by appointment only. Use the button above to schedule a 90-minute research appointment.
If you want more information, email Shana at reference@scplibrary.net or call (502) 633-3803. If you have a long drive to see our collection, we recommend calling ahead in case you need assistance.
Use the digital microfilm reader and printer to access:
Vertical Files:
Print Sources:
Please note: The majority of our genealogy collection focuses on Kentucky, particularly Shelby, Henry, Spencer, Oldham, Nelson, and other nearby counties. We have limited resources on the far eastern and western Kentucky counties. Because Kentucky was part of Virginia prior to 1792, we also have some Virginia resources.
We can search our archived newspapers to find obituaries for $10.00 per obituary. All you have to do is:
Please allow four to six weeks for a response.
For $20.00, we can search our historical files for up to three records of your choice. If you’re interested, please:
Please allow up to eight weeks for a response.
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Visit our Digital Resources page for more genealogy research tools.