Slavery In Eastern Kentucky

On the surface, slavery never seemed to play a large role in Eastern Kentucky, which has led to the impression over the years that it was almost non-existent. A closer look at numerous surviving records however revealed that the number of slaves was not as small as previously assumed. Slavery In Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of documents and records, covering the counties of Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. A great tool for family genealogists as well as for those who want to discover and explore this almost forgotten part of Eastern Kentucky history.