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323 High Street
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-1786
Hours of
Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon;
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Information
about the Library
The John Fox, Jr., Genealogical Library, named in honor of
John Fox, Jr., one of Kentucky's most famous authors who was born in Bourbon
County, Kentucky, is in the historic Duncan Tavern building, the headquarters of
the Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (KSDAR).
The
Library is staffed solely by volunteers.
Duncan Tavern was named the state headquarters in 1940.
To enhance its historic resources, the Daughters planned a genealogical library
to be named for John Fox, Jr. The library was established in the summer of 1949
on the ground floor of Duncan Tavern in the old cellar. The formal dedication
of the library was held on October 24, 1950, with historians, dignitaries, and
DAR members in attendance. The Fox family generously donated many personal
items used by John Fox, Jr., including his writing desk; his sisters were also
present for the ceremony. Over 350 people attended the dedication.
Through the years the library has grown. Two more rooms
were reclaimed from the old cellar, enlarging the room and creating a periodical
reading room. The shelves hold an impressive collection of history and
genealogy books. Also there are vertical family files and numerous family
histories in book form, as well as maps and county and state histories focusing
on Bourbon County families and Revolutionary War patriots. Most Kentucky
counties are represented in either vertical files or books. The collection also
includes the complete set of KSDAR Genealogical Records Reports.
Purpose of the John
Fox, Jr., Genealogical Library
The John Fox, Jr., Genealogical Library is a subcommittee of the Duncan
Tavern Historic Center, state headquarters of the Kentucky Society, Daughters of
the American Revolution.
It is a genealogical library focusing on assisting patrons
document their Revolutionary War ancestors.
John Fox, Jr., Library is also a historical library with
resources unique to Bourbon County and other Kentucky counties. It has
excellent resources for other states, especially Virginia, Pennsylvania, and
North Carolina.
The John Fox, Jr., Library serves researchers by email,
regular mail, telephone calls and,
of course, by visits in the library.
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