Logan County, KY Genealogical Society

07/18/2026

We had this Bible donated to us. While we love accepting them, we do not have adequate space for them. We have copied all of the information for our family files and would love to reunite this family heirloom with its family. If you can connect yourself to this family and pay shipping, it's yours. If you're local, come by the office to claim it by proving your connection.

07/15/2026

We are very grateful to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels for helping us obtain a ScanPro 3500 microfilm reader, tower and monitor for the office. This equipment will allow us access to Logan County records on microfilm. This matters when we are open on Saturday or during special overnight events. THANK YOU so very much for supporting what we do.

07/14/2026

Come join us for an educational evening with Virgil Covington, Jr., as he presents "William Wells Brown: How I Got My Name" on Thursday, August 6, at 5 p.m. at Bank Street AME Zion Church, East 5th Street, Russellville. This is a free event and open to all ages. This program is made possible by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Humanities Council, America250 Commission, Federation of State Humanities Councils, and locally co-sponsored by the Logan County Genealogical Society, the SEEK Museum, Russellville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonel Benjamin Logan Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Logan County Tourist & Convention Commission.

07/05/2026

Come join us for an educational evening with Geoff Baggett as he dives into the American Revolution during his presentation, Revolutionary War in a Trunk, on July 10 at 6 p.m. in the courtroom of the historic Logan County Courthouse. This is a free event and open to all ages.

06/17/2026

We've been keeping another secret, but the cat's out of the bag now.

The American Association for State and Local History recently announced that Judy Lyne is a recipient of its 2026 Individual Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence, recognizing more than four decades of leadership, service, and dedication to preserving and sharing Logan County’s history.

The honor places Judy among a select group of individuals and organizations recognized nationally for outstanding contributions to the preservation and interpretation of history. This year, AASLH is conferring 42 awards honoring people, projects, exhibits, and publications from across the United States.

For the full story, see tomorrow's issue, June 18, of the News-Democrat and Leader.

In the meantime, CONGRATULATIONS, Judy! You deserve it.

06/10/2026

In case the audio quality from the other link was too quiet for you, here is the segment on Judy.

Service Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Kentucky history through long-term commitment, volunteer wo...

06/10/2026

Once again, we're asking for your help.

We are now looking for confirmation of Revolutionary War WIDOWS who were in Logan County WITHOUT their husbands. So far, our list includes:

Abigail Curry, widow of Gen. Daniel Morgan

Elizabeth Strother, widow of John Browning

Elizabeth Morgan, widow of James Heard

Anaphelida Watson, widow of Thomas Townsend

Ellen / Eleanor Menees, widow of William Whitsett / Whiteside

If you know of any other widows here without their husbands, please let us know.

06/07/2026

Yesterday, at Kentucky Historical Society, our very own Judy Lyne was honored with the Dr. James C. Klotter Lifetime Dedication to Kentucky History Award. You can watch the ceremony here, but if you want to see Judy's portion, fast-forward to about the 1:03:25 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDtv-d5I4Tk CONGRATULATIONS, Judy!

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06/06/2026

We have exciting news to share later today!

06/03/2026

We are working hard on several new publications, but we want to know: Of all of our currently out-of-print books, which are the ones you MOST want to see back in print first? Which of our books do you want or need a copy of to complete your collection of Logan County Genealogical Society publications?

The publications in question here are:
* The 1877 Atlas
* Logan County, Kentucky Cemeteries
* Logan County, Kentucky Deed Abstracts A1, A, B, C - 1792-1813
* Logan County, Kentucky Surveys (covers books A to G, 1792 to the late 180s)
* Union Soldiers, Logan County, Kentucky
* Confederate Pension Applications

Titles that will soon be out-of-print include:
* Confederate and Union Soldiers - sale pending
* Confederate Volunteers - 1 softbound copy left
* Wills 1795 - 1900 - 1 copy left
* Wills 1795 - 1838 - 1 copy left
* Wills 1874 - 1900 - 1 copy left
* Wills 1901 - 1937 - 1 copy left

Don't forget that ALL of our in-stock publications remain 50% off until sold out. Check out our Publications for Sale page for more information.

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