I found a article in a Genealogy magazine saying that Ky took a school census starting with 1870 I believe....I called the Bath Co.School board last year and they sent me the record on my Grandfather,Elmore Bailey.He was attending school in Owingsville in 1900...I received a copy that can be used for Birth certificate,,and a copy of the list showing his parent(s)...The school board was nice and I received my copies within a week...I did go straight to the school board and was so happy with the results...Many times this is the only proof of birth there is...Thanks and Happy Hunting Barbara O'Hara...Tyler Texas