This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kaitysmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.floyd/9753.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cathy, Unfortunately, no. The State of Kentucky did not require the counties to record births until 1911. There were a few tries during the years 1852-1910 but there were gaps and incomplete record taking. Melissa Barker Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky E-Mail: [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.