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Vockery Genealogy Research Files

 Collection
Identifier: 2019A010

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the genealogy research files compiled by Bill and Kathy Vockery over decades of conducting family research for people around the country. They conducted research in Madison and Garrard Counties, Kentucky. The content of the files includes original correspondence between the Vockerys and researchers and copies of documents that prove various family connections. In rare cases there are original letters and documents that were sent to the Vockerys. This collection would be very helpful for family history researchers in Madison and Garrard Counties.

Dates

  • Acquisition: 2018-06-04

Creator

Biographical or Historical Information

Kathy Vockery, a retired school counselor, and her husband Bill have written numerous genealogy books on Madison, Garrard and Jessamine Counties in Kentucky. They have found hidden cemeteries, and have transcribed court records, marriage records and vital records. In addition, for many years they have assisted genealogy researchers in finding their Madison and Garrard County roots.

Note written by

Full Extent

16.28 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Vockery, Kathy

Title
Vockery Genealogy Research Files
Status
Completed
Author
Michael Shultz, James Fernandez, Katie Davis, Trent Catlett
Date
11/13/2020
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, Research Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

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