Federation of Genelogical Societies: Society Hall
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Federation of Genelogical Societies: Society Hall
The Society Hall is a directory of genealogical and historical societies. It allows you to search for geneological associations by name and geographical location.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Graveyards of Chicago
Genealogy, Religion and Theology, Sacred and Other Religious Texts
Graveyards of Chicago
Information and photographs of over six hundred Chicago tombs, organized by cemetery.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology
The Valley of the Shadow
Genealogy
The Valley of the Shadow
The Valley of the Shadow Project is a hypermedia archive of thousands of sources of information created during the period before, during, and after the Civil War in Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Sources include diaries, newspapers, maps, photographs, church records, populations cenuss and official records, all transcr …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars–Civil War; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–Middle Atlantic States (Northeast)
San Francisco Genealogy
Genealogy
San Francisco Genealogy
Find a wealth of information at the San Francisco Genealogy web site! Get links and full text for vital records, census information, historical texts, maps and much more. Check out the information on how to begin genealogical research, or share your memories of San Francisco and its surrounds.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–Pacific States (Western)
Online Searchable Death Indexes & Records
Genealogy, History, History by Region, History by Topic
Online Searchable Death Indexes & Records
This website gathers links to online death indexes by state and county. Included are death records, death certificate indexes, obituaries, probate indexes, and cemetery and burial records. Information about searching the Social Security Death Index online is also included.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents
Joan’s Royalty in History Site
European History, Genealogy, History by Region, South Pacific History
Joan’s Royalty in History Site
The facts about “non-Royal behaviour of Royals in history.” Articles detail some of the strangest and most notorious European rulers on record. Also, find a genealogy of Dutch royalty and suggestions for further reading.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History
The Carpathian Connection
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, European History, Genealogy, Pop Culture
The Carpathian Connection
“Premier independent genealogy and historial reference site for those researching ancestors from the Carpathian Mountain regions of Eastern Europe. A fantastic resource for students to gain information on the various heritages and cultures who inhabited these territories.” Contains information on Eastern European villages, customs and folklore, i …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–European/European-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History
GENUKI
European History, Genealogy, History by Region, South Pacific History
GENUKI
Links to genealogical information and resources for Ireland and the entire United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man). Information on accessing public records (divided by county). Help on getting started with genealogical research.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History
Finding Female Ancestors
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Finding Female Ancestors
Finding women in historical records can be difficult, as maiden names can be difficult to locate and different laws applied to men and women before the last century. This article provides an overview of how to find information about women in historical records. While it focuses on finding your female ancestors, the search tips are useful for anyo …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
ROOTS-L Home Page
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
ROOTS-L Home Page
“ROOTS-L is a mailing list for people who are interested in any or all aspects of genealogy, anywhere in the world. [T]he original Internet genealogical mailing list . . . and the largest.” Includes a searchable archive of list traffic, and a large collection of files and databases, including the impressive ROOTS-L library.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
RootsWeb
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
RootsWeb
“The Internet’s Oldest and Largest Genealogy Community” RootsWeb offers a host of genealogical resources, including search engines and databases (surnames, county and state records, the Social Security Death Index, discussion groups, and related links.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Roots Surname List Name Finder
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Roots Surname List Name Finder
The Roots Surname List (RSL) is a list of surnames with associated dates and locations that is intended to help genealogical researchers locate others interested in sharing and comparing data about the same families.” This is a searchable front end to the RSL database. Be sure to read the README file first, so you’ll understand the output. Site is …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Beginner’s Guide to Family History Research
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Beginner’s Guide to Family History Research
“If you can’t even spell the word g-e-n-e-a-l-o-g-y, this is the place for you to start. Everyone has ancestors, and if you’re wondering who yours are, it’s time to get involved in family history and genealogy research.” This resource is divided into 13 short chapters that will take a beginner through the basics of genealogy research. There’s a g …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Social Security Death Index Search
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Social Security Death Index Search
“The Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) contains over 50 million records created from SSA payment records. This file includes the following information on each decedent, if the data are available to the SSA: Last name, First name SS# (State issued) b. Birth date d. Death date lr. Last residence lp. Lump sum paymen …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Genealogy–US Census Bureau
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Genealogy–US Census Bureau
Information from the U.S. Census Bureau. Answers many basic genealogy questions, particularly in the realm of government information sources. Provides an age search service, list of surnames, and links to related sites.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
The Genealogy Home Page
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
The Genealogy Home Page
An annotated listing of scores of Internet resources for genealogical information.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Archives Canada – your gateway to Canada’s past
Genealogy
Archives Canada – your gateway to Canada’s past
Archives Canada is a gateway to archival resources found in over 800 repositories across Canada. Useful for school and ancestral research via digitized maps, documents and online exhibits.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Resources For Archivists; Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–North America–Canada; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Exhibitions; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Resources For Users; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada; School And Homework Help–Virtual Field Trips; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Afrigeneas
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Genealogy, Pop Culture
Afrigeneas
“Afrigeneas is a Website focused on genealogical research and resources in general and on African ancestry in particular. This page serves as a focal point for information about African-ancestored families and for pointers to genealogical sources worldwide.” This site contains many links to web sources on African-American genealogy and genealogy i …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Society Hill: The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies
Arts and Humanities, Genealogy, Religion and Theology
Society Hill: The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies
Web directory. Directory of addresses and websites (where available) for thousands of historical and genealogical societies in the United States, Canada and Australia. Browseable by geographic location.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Genealogy
Louis Kessler’s Genealogical Program Links
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Louis Kessler’s Genealogical Program Links
An organized and annotated list of web sites with a comprehensive selection of computer software programs for genealogists. Included is the author’s subjective opinion about each program.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Wolfram|Alpha
Biographies, Book Lists and Awards, Calculation and Conversion Tools, Calendars, Census Data and Demographics, Chemical Sciences (Chemistry), Dictionaries, Engineering, Finance, Genealogy, Geography, Language and Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Movies, Music, Personal Finance, Physics, Quotations, Time and Weather
Wolfram|Alpha
Wolfram Alpha quickly locates facts, graphs, definitions, tables, numbers, formulas, and other data. Use the “Examples” page to browse and see all the different topics covered.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Book Lists & Awards; Health & Medical Sciences; Reference–Geography; Reference–Genealogy; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics; Science & Technology–Chemical Sciences (Chemistry); Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Life Sciences; Science & Technology–Astronomy; Reference–Dictionaries; Arts & Humanities–Literature; Arts & Humanities–History; Reference–Time & Weather; Reference–Biographies; Science & Technology–Engineering; Business & Economics–Finance; Science & Technology–Physics; Science & Technology–Mathematics; Regional & Country Information; Entertainment & Leisure–Music; Reference–Quotations; Reference–Thesauruses Or Thesauri; Reference–Calendars; Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Reference–Calculation & Conversion Tools; Entertainment & Leisure–Movies; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Math; Clubs And Organizations; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Biographies; Money And Work–Personal Finance–Saving And Investment; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Music; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help—-English And Literature; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Sports; School And Homework Help–Homework Help—-Reference; School And Homework Help–College; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
RomanyGenes
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
RomanyGenes
Genealogical information about the Romany people, or Gypsies, in Britain. Includes Census, civil registrations, and parish records, as well as many galleries of photographs. Also includes message board and chat room.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Roots Television: Where History Meets Heritage
Genealogy, Program Listings, Television
Roots Television: Where History Meets Heritage
A website featuring a variety of shows that will interest genealogists and family history lovers of all types, including kids.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Entertainment & Leisure–Television–Genres
Immigration to the United States, 1789-1930
Genealogy, History by Topic, Military History
Immigration to the United States, 1789-1930
Photographs, books and pamphlets, maps, manuscripts, and other archival material drawn from the collections of Harvard University that document voluntary immigration to the United States ???from the signing of the Constitution to the onset of the Great Depression,??? and related quantitative data and contextual information.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Social Sciences; Arts & Humanities–History–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents
Gens
Genealogy, Italian Ready Reference, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Gens
Pagina utile per iniziare una ricerca genealogica. Presenta un dizionario dei nomi italiani, indicazioni su come effettuare le ricerche, mappe di distribuzione dei cognomi italiani e risorse bibliografiche (in “biblioteca”). Presenta inoltre delle schede regionali con cartine fisiche e geopolitiche e una selezione di links ai siti culturali pi?? in …
Subject: Reference–Italian Ready Reference–Genealogia / Genealogy
Archivi di Stato / State Archives
Genealogy, Italian Ready Reference, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Archivi di Stato / State Archives
Portale dell’amministrazione archivistica nazionale. Propone servizi quali un motore di ricerca per l’accesso al portale degli Archivi di Stato e delle Soprintendenze Archivistiche. Permette inoltre, la consultazione online degli elenchi alfabetici per i documenti conservati presso gli Archivi di Stato, oltre ad alcuni inventari di fondi archivisti …
Subject: Reference–Italian Ready Reference–Genealogia / Genealogy
English Riding for the Novice
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, European History, Genealogy, Sports and Recreation, Swimming
English Riding for the Novice
Learn what clothes to wear when riding, how to both mount and dismount a horse, and well as the walk, trot and canter.
Subject: Sports & Recreation–Horsemanship
JewishGen: The Home of Jewish Genealogy
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Genealogy, Pop Culture, Religion and Theology
JewishGen: The Home of Jewish Genealogy
Jewish genealogical information and contacts. Includes databases of meetings, Websites, families and publications, plus an FAQ and other useful information. Additionally, visitors to the site are capable of creating identities and engaging in special interest and discussion groups with other members of the site.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Jewish; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Judaism
Genealogy Buff
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Genealogy Buff
Genealogy Buff is a free genealogy website designed especially for novice researchers of genealogical information. Its key features include a thorough surname search tool and an easily navigable homepage organized by topics that link to both free and subscription based genealogy websites.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Genealogy and Family History Internet Web Directory
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Genealogy and Family History Internet Web Directory
This comprehensive resources provides links to information on almost all aspects of family history research. The mission is to promote scholarly educational access to all key worldwide Internet genealogical and family history databases and resources. It is divided up by region as well as by topic. There is also a feature to search the website.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
GeneaBios: Biographies for Genealogy
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
GeneaBios: Biographies for Genealogy
A free website with a searchable database of biographies for genealogy research and links to biographies on other sites.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Treasure Maps
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Treasure Maps
A guide to doing genealogy research, both on- and off-line. Includes tutorials on deciphering old handwriting, the U.S. Census, and how to use the LDS research outlines.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
The USGenWeb Project
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
The USGenWeb Project
Non-commercial, free access to genealogical research organized at state and county levels. Provides county and state histories, maps, family history projects, research tips.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Genealogy Today
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Genealogy Today
Genealogy Today monitors a variety of sources and search engines for new and updated genealogy information. The site contains articles, links to specific genealogy websites, and offers free seaching on the Genealogy Meta-Search. Resources are divided into the following groups: Getting Started, Family History, Research Tools, and Advanced Topics. …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
How to Find an Obituary
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
How to Find an Obituary
Lists steps, suggestions and hints, and provides resources for anyone searching for an obituary that is not online. The author also provides a list of links to sites that offer free obituaries online.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
IPL FAQ: Genealogy
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
IPL FAQ: Genealogy
My last name is Smith. How do I find other Smiths that I’m related to? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Reference–Genealogy
IPL FAQ: Finding People
Genealogy, Telephone and Address, Web Searching Guides, World Wide Web
IPL FAQ: Finding People
I just know my best friend from elementary school is online, but I can’t figure out how to get her email address. Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Reference–Telephone And Address; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides; Reference–Genealogy; Reference–Telephone And Address; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web–Web Searching Guides
Coats of Arms from Ireland and Around the World
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Genealogy, Pop Culture
Coats of Arms from Ireland and Around the World
“Over 2000 FREE coats of arms from Ireland and around the world in GIF format.” Also “articles relating to Proto-Heraldry in Early Christian Ireland, Heraldry in Ireland, Gaelic Irish Heraldry and Heraldic Practice, The Coats of Arms of Irish Septs, The Meaning of Coats of Arms, Clans and Chieftains in Ireland, Mac and O in Irish Surnames, The Dist …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–European/European-American
MayflowerHistory.com
Blogs, Genealogy, History by Era, Prehistoric and Ancient History
MayflowerHistory.com
Learn the names of all the passengers on the Mayflower. This site offers lots of information not only about the Mayflower, but also such topics as the first Thanksgiving, Native Americans, clothing of the Pilgrims and much more.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–17th Century History; Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–History–North American History–United States History By Region–New England States (Northeast); Arts & Humanities–History–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–Colonial Period And Revolution (1600-1783); USA–History & People; USA–USA Resources For Parents & Teachers; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Family Chronicle
Genealogy, Web Directories
Family Chronicle
“Family Chronicle is a magazine for individuals researching their roots.” “The site has many links to other genealogy sites and activiely promotes feedback and comments.” Surname origin lists (British, German and Chinese) are available and site also includes archived articles.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
American Family Immigration History Center
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
American Family Immigration History Center
This site provides free searches of Ellis Island passenger lists, offers free genealogy charts and family history materials.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses
Architecture, Fine Arts, Genealogy, Visual Arts
The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses
“The Database of Houses is a continuing effort to list every country house built in Britain and Ireland, standing or demolished.?? The Database is updated daily and currently lists over 6,500 houses.?? This undertaking will compile as many details as can be found about the houses, families who occupied them, and their estates, in a standardized for …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom–History; Reference–Genealogy; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Italian Genealogy Online
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Genealogy, Social Sciences, Sociology
Italian Genealogy Online
“Hand-picked Italian genealogy links, surname boards, links to Italian and Italian-American sites, plus plenty of general interest items on Italy. The best genealogy tools to help those of you research your roots including information on various genealogical techniques for finding your family.”
Subject: Reference–Genealogy; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–European/European-American
Find a Grave
Biographies, Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Find a Grave
Information about “Where everybody who was anybody is buried…” Includes photos. It’s searchable by name, location, birthdates and death dates, and “claim to fame.”
Subject: Reference–Biographies; Reference–Genealogy
Australian Family History and Genealogy on the Internet
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Australian Family History and Genealogy on the Internet
Includes links to Australian family history and genealogy sites, Aboriginal family history, military records, etc. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Genealogical Research at the National Archives
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Genealogical Research at the National Archives
“Genealogists are the most numerous users of the Washington, DC, research rooms, and 13 regional records service facilities of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). This area provides many of the finding aids, guides, and research tools that can prepare you for a visit to one of our facilities or for requesting records from NARA. …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
Vital Records Information
Genealogy, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents
Vital Records Information
“This page contains information about where to obtain vital records (such as birth, death & marriage certificates and divorce decrees) from each state, territory and county of the United States. See the guidelines for information on how to order vital records. If you are looking for vital records from a foreign county, see [the] links to foreign …
Subject: Reference–Genealogy
