Links to Genealogical Web Sites in the U.S.A.
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Getting StartedBasic Genealogy An outline of the core principles of genealogical research and sources of information. Top Ten Tips for Starting Your Family History Try one or more of these tips to break into genealogy, from the Society of Genealogists. Be a Family History Detective The PBS show History Detective Special Investigations solves historical mysteries, and this article shares their techniques for finding family history clues. Family History Research An introductory guide with cautions for wise use of the Internet, verifying information, and respecting the privacy of relatives. Oral History Interview, Questions, and Topics A list of 83 questions that can be used to generate a family history interview. Step-by-Step Guide to Oral History A comprehensive outline of the process of planning and recording an interview, with tips on how to ask questions, pinpoint problems, and self-evaluation. History of Genealogy and Family History An explanation of the British tradition of recorded genealogies and the development of family history societies can be found here. | Getting OrganisedAncestry Charts and Forms Download an ancestral pedigree chart, a family group sheet, and other forms to organize genealogical research. Using Maps in Genealogy (PDF) Maps are an important tool in tracing the movement of a family. The U.S. Geological Survey discusses how to use maps, the best types of maps, and where to find them. Preserving Your Photographs (PDF) The curator of sound and visual collections at the Minnesota Historical Society gives advice on how to identify and store photos, windows to the past. Preservation of Artifacts Discover the factors that can damage historical memorabilia, and learn how to preserve textiles, paper, photos, and items made of metal, leather, or wood. Some Fun and Things To Look ForTake a Genealogy Quiz Have a little fun and test your family research knowledge. Ten Things You May Not Know About the Roosevelts This article about President F. D. Roosevelt highlights some of the things a genealogist looks for: interesting relatives, a marriage certificate, and family stories. | More Specific ResearchGenealogy Research in Military Records A guide for researching military records from The National Archives. Researching Individual Immigrant Records Finding the right immigration and nationality records is simplified by this outline of dates and resources from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Genealogical Research Tips The U.S. Department of Interior explains how to begin a search for ancestors, with a special emphasis on Native American genealogy. Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress (PDF) What type of research genealogists should do before going to the Library of Congress. What resources they can expect to find in its Local History and Genealogy Reading Room. Overview of the history of Ellis Island Ellis Island opened as a federal immigration station in 1892. Between 1900 and 1914 the U.S.A. saw its largest growth of immigrants: many of them came through immigration on Ellis Island, as many as between 5,000 and 10,000 every day. This page also has links to other relevant sites. Ellis Island Immigration Records Information on millions of ship passengers arriving at Ellis Island and the Port of New York can be accessed: Click the blue button "Passenger Search" in the upper right corner. |
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