KGS Regional Award Winner, Steven A Birchfield
Roberta Padgett, KGS Librarian, presented this award to Mr. Birchfield, who represented Western Kentucky. Steve is an officer in a number of genealogical organizations for the Jackson Purchase area, and has produced a number of books and articles over the years. photo.

KGS Honorary Life Membership Awarded to W. Garnett Johnson
Mr. Johnson is a former two-time president of the KGS, and served the group well in several other capacities, including treasurer for at least 6 years. He also has served many genealogists over the years with his wealth of knowledge on Kentucky Johnsons and his connections to Webster county. photo.
Mr. Johnson, at 85 years young, works hard in his home office.   Here he is at his PC, where he has over 5000 people in two lineage-linked databases. And yes, he does 'surf the net' and keeps in touch with his many correspondents via e-mail.   update.

KGS Makes Donation to the Kentucky History Center
Wendell Cave, KGS President, presents a check for $5000 to Jim Wallace, Assistant Director of the Kentucky Historical Society. photo.   photo2.
These funds will go to the KHS Foundation, which is in charge of fundraising for the long term security of the KHS, and in the near term, to purchase furnishings and other items for the new Ky History Center.

David Dick, featured speaker, gave a presentation titled "Keeping a Journal, for Yourself and Posterity". photo.

Pat Gooldy, of Ye Olde Genealogy Shoppe, Indianapolis, gave a 2-part presentation on Ky records up to 1850 photo.

Jack Early, of Louisville, gave a presentation on the SAR.

KGS Board Members, Faye Johnson, and Brian and Margaret (Davis) Harney at the Seminar registration table. photo.

David Dick and wife, 'Lalie', with KGS Board Members, Brian and Margaret (Davis) Harney. photo.