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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: Aug 27th, 2010 URL: http://guides.ccclib.org/genealogy  Print/Mobile Guide   RSS Updates ShareThis

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Genealogy Forms

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

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    Web Sites

    • Resources for Genealogists/Family Historians  
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      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  
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      A search engine that one can use to search ship manifests by passenger.
    • RootsWeb  
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      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  
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      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  
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      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  
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      Contains basic service records for both the Union and the Confederacy.
    • Cemetery Records Online  
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      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  
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      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  
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      From Family Tree Magazine, a list (pdf)
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    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
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    Genealogy Wikis

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

    • Cover ArtBasics of Genealogy Reference for Librarians - Jack Simpson
      First steps in genealogy research -- Census basics -- Advanced census research -- Researching vital records -- Basic published sources -- Basic archival sources -- Immigration records -- Ethnic records and international research -- Using the Internet -- Resources of the Family History Library
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    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.

     

    Google Book Search

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