Several years ago I was at the Rowan Co. KY Court House and saw this strange looking little book. It was marked Bastardy Book. Since it was small and the dates were old I hand copied just the names that were in it. The dates go back to 1898 and the latest entry was 1958. This book was apparently used when someone applied for Public Assistance for care for the child. If you have someone who you are trying to find....please email me privately. I will not publish the names otherwise. This book was was on a shelf in the room with the Deeds and Wills....It is a public Record. I have the childs name just the mother and the Father. and I guess the date the claim was filed for assistance.