Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society & Museum

Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society & Museum Genealogical organization and historical museum We publish a quarterly newsletter (January, April, July & October) with a membership fee of $20 per year.
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The Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society & Museum of Whitley County, KY was established on October 3, 1996 with 16 charter members. We are located in the old L & N Depot building on the corner of Main Street and Depot Street in Williamsburg, KY. WCHGS officers are: President: Patricia Litteral Jones; Vice President: Junella Engle Hamblin; Secretary: Donna Renfro Rains; Treasurer: Br

enda Wyatt Meadors; Librarian: Mary Alice Jones Siler. Our meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 in the summer months (April - September) and 5:30 in the winter months (October - March). We do limited research for a fee of $10 plus cost of copies of documents and shipping and handling. We are open to the public on Wednesdays from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm and the first and last Saturdays of each month from 10:00 am until noon. Contact information is 606-549-7089. Our mailing address is Whitley County Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc., PO Box 536, Williamsburg, KY 40769. To submit family group sheets, articles, queries and requests for publication in the newsletter, send to the above address. Any submissions can and may be featured in future newsletters. All staff are volunteers and operating expenses are from membership fees, books sales and donations from the public.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of one of our founding members and devoted supporters. We extend our heartfe...
09/24/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of one of our founding members and devoted supporters. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Blakley family. His dedication and contributions to our Historical Society will be remembered and cherished.

View Michael Edward Blakley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Join Us for Heritage Day!Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th as we gather once again to celebrate our history,...
09/24/2025

Join Us for Heritage Day!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th as we gather once again to celebrate our history, community, and traditions.

Last year’s Heritage Day was such a wonderful success, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another memorable homecoming celebration. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a day filled with fellowship, stories, and local heritage.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Making History! Congratulations, stay safe!
02/13/2025

Making History! Congratulations, stay safe!

The first certified female deputy to be sponsored by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department to graduate the police academy in the department’s history did so last Thursday in Frankfort.

Read more at https://buff.ly/4k6Gmjg

This photo was submitted by Bill Branam.THE OLD BAILEY'S COUNTRY STORE.
12/27/2024

This photo was submitted by
Bill Branam.
THE OLD BAILEY'S COUNTRY STORE.

Williamsburg at Christmas Time
12/27/2024

Williamsburg at Christmas Time

Bill (William Franklin) and Lizise (Eliza Samantha) Miller Bird FamilyLeft to right men standing, Frank , Jim, Tom, Crit...
11/04/2024

Bill (William Franklin) and Lizise (Eliza Samantha) Miller Bird Family
Left to right men standing, Frank , Jim, Tom, Crit
Women Standing Floria Bird Bouth, Nana Bird More and Doll Bird Maack
Seated Bill and Lizise Miller Bird and Betsy Bird Hicks
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William Franklin "Bill" Bird
Born October 16, 1846, Whitley Co., KY
Died May 31, 1920 Wolf Creek, Whitley Co., KY
Son of Robert Boone Bird and Nancy Jane Blakely {one place had him married to Rachel Douglas)
Buried Stanfill Cemetery at Pleasant View, Whitley Co., KY
Married Eliza Samantha Miller in 1866
Children Nancy C., Susan Ollie, Robert Franklin, Sarah Elizabeth, John Crittenton, James Enoch, Thomas N. and Charles M.

🍁🍂🚂🎃Come see us today! 🎃🚂🍂🍁
10/05/2024

🍁🍂🚂🎃Come see us today! 🎃🚂🍂🍁

Grave monument of Julia Marcum
08/28/2024

Grave monument of Julia Marcum

Betty Stines sent us this picture. Does anyone have this and can tell us who it is. If you have a photo shop program and...
08/17/2024

Betty Stines sent us this picture. Does anyone have this and can tell us who it is. If you have a photo shop program and can work on it, please do so. Also, Betty said this was behind another picture at the home of her grandmother Hester Pennington White.

Does anyone know who these four men are. Betty Stines said her cousin Willard Pennington thinks they are possibly Tommy ...
08/17/2024

Does anyone know who these four men are. Betty Stines said her cousin Willard Pennington thinks they are possibly Tommy Skeens, Jimmy Sutton. Jess Lony and Sol Slummer. MS

Address

529 Main Street, Mailing Address (P O 536)
Williamsburg, KY
40769

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

(606) 549-7089

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