Franklin County, Kentucky
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Franklin County is the home of the state capital of Kentucky. These records show the early presence of Black residents in the capitol city.
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Free Blacks and Mulattos in the 1850 Census
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Free Blacks and Mulattos the 1860 Census
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Black Births - 1874-1878

An index to African-American (Black and Mulatto) births recorded in Franklin County 1874-1878 (no births recorded in 1877).  If a birth is found, the researcher would have to go to the microfilm for Franklin County Vital Statistics at either the State Archives or the KY History Center.  These records were indexed by AAGGKY member, Mary E. Clay. 

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Black Marriage Declarations - 1866-1898

Slave marriages had no legal standing. Between 1866 to 1898, the state allowed couples to come to the county courthouse and legalize their unions.These marriages were indexed by AAGGKY member, Mary E. Clay. 
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Indentures  of Apprenticeships - Negro Minors,
​1866-1892
This discovery at the KY State Archives is the Indentures of Apprenticeships-Negro Minors - 1866-1892. The White owner of a business or farm was to teach the formerly enslaved young people a trade until they are 21 years old. At the end of the indenture, they were to give the young person a suit of clothes and $100 unless they were taught to read/write, then they were to get nothing. The wording of this document would indicate this practice was merely an extension of slavery. Many times the Bond Holder was the former enslaver. These records were indexed by AAGGKY member, Mary E. Clay. 
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African American Residents in Frankfort, Kentucky, 1914 
From Caron's City Directory for Frankfort, Kentucky, 1914, these records will show people who were residents between the 1900 and 1920 censuses.  This list was compiled and submitted by AAGGKY member Michael Denis, who is President of the Boyle County Genealogical Society and charter member of the Danville Boyle County African American Historical Society. 
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