"Let's Have Some Fun With Genealogy"






Are You just getting started?...If so,here are three helpful steps to help you get your search started.


1. "Write down everything you know."

br> Try to enter everything you know about the family offhand onto a data base. Be sure to enter their NAMES, DATES, and RELATIONSHIP. If you are not sure of the exact dates of birth and death enter their approximate dates so that it will give you a starting place to search with. Another helpful hint is to keep an ongoing list of questionable data as you enter it. This way you can go back and clear up any missing information.



2. ""DIG" for your Roots."


Contact you family members and find out if they may have done research of their own or know of any additional information. Make a list of resources that you can use to search for the information you need so that you can have an idea of where to go and where you are (ie. talk with a friend of the family, a distant relative and search the Library of Congress for published family histories...).



3. "Get your Facts Straight!"


***Remember to verify the information that you have obtained.***
The danger sometimes of grabbing a whole family tree off the net or from a stranger is that you may end up researching a family line that turns out to be wrong.
*You want to atleast find and prove one link between two families.*





"Genealogy links"


Searching for your families roots can be so much fun and puzzeling at the same time. Here are some sites that have been helpful to me and some of my friends! Enjoy!!!!






Best Genealogy Links on the WWW


A Great Starting point especially for beginners! Here You will find many help guides,The Family history show and many other links along with A Genealogy Toolbox site and a connection to the National Genealogical Society.

Genealogy Online



Here you'll find links to many databases and resources--some available only to online researchers--including individual family home pages and GEDCOM and PAF libraries, the Roots Surname List, a surname archives, and more. There's also a link to a program that converts surnames to Soundex codes.





Everton's Genealogical Helper

Everton's are the publishers of a geneology magazine, which you can subscribe to at this site. They do however offer a nice feature that let's you look up free information that normally there is a fee for. The selections changes from time to time so it is worth bookmarking and returning to from time to time.



Ancestry Home Town

This site is GREAT! They provide a list of reference books to help you with your data search. From here you can also type in a name at the social security death index and get a list of names, social security numbers, issue dates, death dates, and place of last residence for an individual.



Genealogy's Most Wanted

***THIS IS A MUST BOOKMARK SITE***
...a must for every genealogy researcher. You can post names of individuals you are searching for. They have hundreds of entries you can look at with the hopes of finding a connecting relative. Not many things on the Net are free, but they offer free research and look-ups from volunteers. Bookmark this site and visit often! An average of 50 new names are added daily!
*Just Remember to verify the information...atleast a minimum of one link between two families.*





U.S. Census Bureau

Want to know how to obtain census' for a particular year and how to read them? The Census Bureau will give you this information. Just out of curiosity, you can also check the current U.S. population and economic indicator.




U.S. GenWeb Project

This non-profit, volunteer project has genealogists from all 50 states and the District of Columbia working to make our hobby easier (and cheaper).
***If you know which state you need, use this URL, replacing the XX at the end with the two-letter postal code for that state: http://www.usgenweb.com/XX.***
This also is a great place for you to give something back, if you've ever been helped by a fellow researcher (and who hasn't?). If you know of resources not listed yet, let them know!






Family Tree Maker Online

Here you will find software for purchase to help you in your genealogical research. They also give tips and how-to's. Take advantage of their Internet Search to see if anyone else has information listed for similar individuals or surnames. You might just find a cousin or two!




World Genealogy Web Project


There are 224 countries listed--from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe--but only 15 have been "adopted." Check and see if your ancestor's country of origin is represented. If not, or if you have knowledge about the resources available in a particular country, click on the coordinator button for information on how you can help.







Need More Help?


If you still haven't found information that's helpful in your search, you might need one or more of these special-interest resources. Below are sites for African-American, Hispanic, Jewish, Native American, and Adoption genealogy resources.

The Afrigeneas Homepage

For those searching for African-American ancestors, The Afrigeneas Homepage is the place to be. Named after the Afrigeneas e-mail discussion group, at this site, you'll find the FAQ for the e-mail list, as well as links to genealogical, historical, and other important sites for anyone looking for ancestors of African-American descent. There's also info about joining the Afrigeneas list. An excellent site!

Hispanic Resources

For those tracing an Hispanic heritage, this site has links to several Latino resource sites--Cuban, Costa Rican, Latin American, and others--can be found at this location. There's also a link to the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research home page, which has additional links.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Rochester

You'll find lots of links at this site, home of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Rochester, including a FAQ on Jewish genealogy. There are also links to other U.S. and international Jewish genealogical societies, on-line publications, and a Usenet newsgroup. For those interested in the Yiddish Language and Culture list (Mendele), there's a link to that archive, as well.

Native American Genealogy Sources Directory

Native American Genealogy Sources on the Internet is a list of lists for those searching one of the many Native American Indian heritages. There are jumping-off places to several general Native American genealogy sites ("Tracing Your Roots" at NativeWeb is a must), as well as some specific sites for research on Cherokee and Chickasaw ancestry.

The Adoption Web Ring

If you have been frustrated in your search for your roots because you were adopted, or want to find a child you gave up for adoption, then The Adoption Web Ring is the place to go. You'll find lists of adoption agencies and their addresses, tips on how to search, databases of people who are currently searching for persons who were adopted, and links to many sites that can keep you moving forward.

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