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Genealogy  Tags: research family history learning genealogy  

Whether you're just starting to create your family tree, or you're a dedicated family researcher, this guide will point you to helpful resources so you can learn more about who you are and where you came from.
Last update: Nov 03rd, 2009 URL: http://guides.ccclib.org/genealogy  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Getting Started

Genealogy Lessons Online

 

Genealogy Forms

Sources for a varitey of genealogy forms - family tree charts, pedigree charts, family group sheets and more..

From Ancestry.com

From About.com

      

    Web Sites

    • Resources for Genealogists/Family Historians  
        
      Information provided by the National Archives. Because the records at the National Archives come from every branch of the Federal government, almost all Americans can find themselves, their ancestors, or their community in the archives.
    • Ellis Island  
        
      A search engine that one can use to search ship manifests by passenger.
    • RootsWeb  
        
      The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research. Most resources on RootsWeb.com are designed to facilitate such connections.
    • Ancestry.com  
        
      With more than 5 billion names and 23,000 searchable databases, Ancestry.com is the #1 online source for family history information, including the web's largest collection of historical records.
    • Cyndi's List  
        
      A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet that provides you with a free jumping-off point for you to use in your online research.
    • Civil War Soldiers and Sailors  
        
      Contains basic service records for both the Union and the Confederacy.
    • Cemetery Records Online  
        
      Contains thousands of transcriptions of cemetery records and tombstone inscriptions, from cemeteries in the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
    • The US GenWeb Project  
        
      The USGenWeb Project consists of a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States.
    • 101 Best Websites  
        
      From Family Tree Magazine, a list (pdf)
     

    Search Tips from Myrtle

    DearMyrtle Family History Hour Genealogy Podcast


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    Genealogy Guys


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    Genealogy Gems Podcasts

    • Genealogy Gems Podcasts  
      There are 80 podcasts recorded from 2007 to 2009 on a variety of genealogy topics that you may view for free
     

    Genealogy Wikis

    • Familypedia  
        
      Approximately 26,000 articles relating to genealogy, linking people, times and places
    • Research Wiki  
        
      Help and family articles in researching Denmark, England, Germany, Scotland, the United States and Wales.
    • We Relate  
        
      Sponsored by the Foundation for On-Line Genealogy in partnership with the Allen County Public Library
     

    For the Advanced Researcher

     

    Google Books

    The Google Book Search works just like web search. If the book is out of copyright, or the publisher has given us permission, you'll be able to see a preview of the book, and in some cases the entire text. If it's in the public domain, you're free to download a PDF copy.

     

    Besides or in addition to Genealogy, other possible search terms are specific family surnames or county histories.

     

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