2023 WikiTree Challenge 11: The week has ended to research for the Kentucky Genealogical Society (KYGS) [closed]

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Hello WikiTreers!

In each WikiTree Challenge we partner with another group in the worldwide genealogy community. Together we research seven degrees of connections for seven starting people chosen by our partner.

Challenge #11 was a lot of fun! Our partner was the Kentucky Genealogical Society (KYGS). They are an enthusiastic group of genealogists and family researchers who first came together in 1973 -- 50 years ago!  The first president, Charles Edwin Shelby, considered Kentucky one of the more important research centers in the country. Their membership has continued to grow every year.

Our week began Thursday, June 22, at noon EDT (4pm UTC) and ended June 29, at noon EDT. You didn't need any particular skills to participate, so everyone was welcome to join us.

Discoveries, questions, and bounty claims were posted under the seven starting profiles (comments at the top are hidden once read).  We chatted in Discord, and were excited to see the encouragement and collaboration there.

We rocked this week!

Answer 1

I want to participate!

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Beth! It's going to be a fun week!

Answer 2

I'm in, think I'll miss the start but should be in for the rest of the challenge.

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Awesome Heather, thanks! All help is appreciated.

Answer 3

Sign me up -- I have Kentucky ancestors thru DAVIS, BENTLEY, HENLINE/HAINLINE, BATTERTON

I belong to the Society

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Mary! It's going to be a fun week!

Answer 4

Sign me up! I love my KYGS!

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Me too Deborah! I'm excited to have a chance to give back to them. It will be a fun week!

Answer 5

its time i signed up!

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WooHoo John! Glad to have you!!

Answer 6

I hope we get some instruction as to what it is exactly we are supposed to do, but you had me at Genealogy and Kentucky. 

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You will receive an email with instructions as we get closer to Thursday. You can also join us on zoom for one of the two challenge kick offs on Thursday. The links to the zoom calls will be in the email from Mindy.

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Penny! It's going to be a fun week! We will be sending you a list of the seven starting people, all born in Kentucky. As one big team we will be adding as many people and sources as we can within 7 degrees. You'll get an email later today with more details. Don't let it overwhelm you, it really is just adding people and having fun.

Answer 7

How is this coordinated so that we don't all work on the same line?

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Jeri! We use Discord to collaborate, and also rely on the Draft Save button to let others know we are working on a profile. The lines quickly expand, so there is never a shortage of profiles to work on once we get things going. 

Answer 8

Sign me up!!! My dad's family was from KY.

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Judith! It's going to be a fun week! The challenge is a great way to pick up resources and research tips for your own ancestors.

Answer 9

I'd love to join!

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Anonymous! It's going to be a fun week!

Answer 10

Sign me up please, I live in Kentucky and much of my family is here.

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Awesome Lukas. See you in Discord!

Answer 11

I'll try and focus some attention over thar...

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Awesome Loretta! Thanks!!

Answer 12

Greetings,

I just joined wikitree and I'm loading up my GEDCOM.  My family goes back to the origins of Kentucky--an ancestor built the first house in Lexington, so this should be a fun engagement

David

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Great David! The challenge is a great way to pick up tips and resources! We'll appreciate your experience.

Answer 13

I'll pop in when I can!

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Jay! It's going to be a fun week!

Answer 14

I'd like to help if I have time!

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Awesome Kate! Thanks!!

Answer 15

Please sign me up for the challenge. Thanks!

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Eric! It's going to be a fun week!

Answer 16

Love to help.

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Awesome Lucy! Thanks!!

Answer 17

Please add me - though I will only be able to commit time to the  first couple of days.  Thank you

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Every bit helps, Liz. Thanks!!

Answer 18

I will join in the hopes that some US immigrants can be traced back to Northwestern Germany…

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Ooh, that would be great. Thanks for joining Sven!

Answer 19

I have absolutely no idea how this works, but I'll help out best I can do so.

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Thanks for joining Christopher. I'll send you an email with more information.

Answer 20

I will help out.

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Thanks for joining Challenge 11 Laura! It's going to be a fun week!