Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville Children's Home Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Records from the Louisville Children's home in Jefferson County, Kentucky for years 1866-1938. This collection contains records for several different institutions that merged in the early 1900s. An explanation of these records can be found at the beginning of each film. Some records are arranged alphabetically. The microfilm of the original records is located at the Jefferson County Department of Human Services in Louisville, Kentucky.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * Name
 * Birth place
 * Age
 * Parent's names
 * Relgion


 * Date of commitment
 * Cause of commitment
 * Court name
 * Term of sentence
 * Education


 * Employment
 * Cause of delinquency
 * Physical description
 * Remarks

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of his name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Check for variants of given names and surnames.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Kentucky.
 * Kentucky Guided Research
 * Kentucky Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.