Genealogy Resources
You are getting started in the search for your ancestors and beginning to wonder, "Which genealogy resources do I need?" Well, that's why I'm here.
A large variety of genealogy resources ranging from general to specific are available to you. Resources might be one of the big genealogy databases. Or vital records found at the county government level. Or private collection papers. Or..... you get the idea.
Taking the time to learn what type of resources are available to you for your specific research project will make you a more efficient and successful researcher.
If you need someone to help you determine your best resources, I can help. CLICK here to check out my genealogy consultation services. The links below will also help you explore available resources.
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15 Places to Find the Genealogy Records You Need
This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure policy here. Has this happened to you? You are ready to begin researching your ancestors and have created a research plan. You have determined the types of records you need. You may even know the specific record you need to research. You are ready to begin. But…… Where Do You Find the Genealogy Records You Need? What records are available online? If online, are they on a free or subscription site? Do you need to travel to a repository housing the records? Do you need a subscription to one of those genealogy sites? Many of you recently told me this was one…
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Using Freedmen’s Bureau Records Records in Genealogy Research
The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands is often simply referred to as the Freedmen’s Bureau. Often as genealogists, we are aware of the Freedmen’s Bureau, but do not fully realize the potential it holds for our genealogy research. Let’s take a closer look.
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Using the Slave Narratives for African American Research
Learn how to use the WPA's Slave Narratives in your genealogy research. These narratives are an important part of social history.
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Focus On African-American Genealogy
Are You My Cousin? will focus on African-American genealogy research the next couple of weeks. National African-American History Month is celebrated each February making this a good time for the southern genealogy researcher to take a closer look. African-American researchers face unique challenges as well as difficult issues in history. Slavery is a difficult and disturbing issue for all who research this time period. Most southern researchers will come across slavery in their ancestry whether their ancestors were slaves, slave owners or citizen participating in the southern economy. The goal for the next couple of weeks is to increase awareness and knowledge of genealogical resources for the African-American researcher.
