I just wanted to throw a page together here to introduce myself to those who frequently stop in at the Shelby County KyGenWeb Project site.  My name is Donald Murphy and I'm your new volunteer county coordinator with the Project.   I was born in Louisville, but have lived in Shelby County since the 4th grade.   I currently reside in Shelbyville.   I've been an avid amateur genealogist now for about 5 years.   It really does get into your blood!   I have a full-time profession working in Frankfort every day, and I work on my county websites in my spare time.  I'm currently also the coordinator for Jefferson and Oldham Counties.   My email is always open for comments or questions.   Since I live in the county, it is hoped I'll be able to obtain information easier, and hopefully, add a few new databases to assist you guys with your own  trees.

Annette Peebles, your previous coordinator, recently decided to give up the site due to having too many irons in the fire.   She took over for Ronda Houston several years ago and has done a great job watching over Shelby County.   She'll still be around the USGenWeb involved in her numerous other ventures.  I don't see how she does it all.   Her efforts here the last few years have been wonderful and she left me with a site full of information and great potential.   Her commitment has most certainly been appreciated.   

I'll do my best to maintain the integrity of the Project by posting data contributed by any of you and by my own hand when I find the time.  Please feel free to email me with any questions or submissions you may have.  This is a project that includes me and you!   I may not know as much as some of the experts, but I truly want to be helpful whenever I can be.   Working together, we might be able to come up with a solution for anyone needing help with their families that passed through Shelby County.   I hope that you like the new look of the site.   Holler anytime at all!

Donnie