Review of the Top 40+ FREE Online Genealogy Websites Where You Can Start Your Ancestry Search « Obituarieshelp.org/Blog (Update: September 26, 2011: To celebrate the two year anniversary of this post, we have added 40 more free links to a new updated post. Now there are 82 free genealogy resources that you can use right now to start your searching your family history. Check the new post out here.) There are a million websites that have information about genealogy, census records, and family tree research. Some are free and some expect you to pay a membership fee. Don’t sign up for a subscription genealogy website just yet, get your ancestry search started at these resources first. Here are the best free genealogy websites where you can get some good solid information about your family tree, ancestors and get your genealogy research off on a running start. It bugs me when websites claim to be free, only to have a hidden cost involved, or expect you to pay to view certain document. What you are getting here are truly FREE genealogy websites with no strings attached. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
geneaology-genology-geanology @ GenealogyBlog Spelling and Genealogy Spelling doesn’t count in geneaology, genology, geanology, geaneology, geneolgy, genelogy or is it geniology? Wait the correct spelling is genealogy, but who’s really paying attention. I’ve seen the word genealogy misspelled as geneaology, genology, geanology, geaneology, geneolgy, geniology and genelogy. I’ve misspelled the word once or twice in prior blog postings of mine. Kudos to those of you who can find a misspelling or two posted on one of my prior blogs. Anyone who’s been doing genealogy research for any length or time knows that the spelling of ones name doesn’t count. There are many search engines out there were you can search for your ancestors such as Ancestry.com , Archives.com , , Fold3 , OneGreatFamily and Genealogy Bank to name a few of them. That technique may work for you when you’re using a search engine which has that capability, but what do you do when you’re using a search engine such as Google or Bing.
Review of the Top 40+ FREE Online Genealogy Websites Where You Can Start Your Ancestry Search « Obituarieshelp.org/Blog (Update: September 26, 2011: To celebrate the two year anniversary of this post, we have added 40 more free links to a new updated post. Now there are 82 free genealogy resources that you can use right now to start your searching your family history. Check the new post out here.) There are a million websites that have information about genealogy, census records, and family tree research. Don’t sign up for a subscription genealogy website just yet, get your ancestry search started at these resources first. Here are the best free genealogy websites where you can get some good solid information about your family tree, ancestors and get your genealogy research off on a running start. It bugs me when websites claim to be free, only to have a hidden cost involved, or expect you to pay to view certain document. What you are getting here are truly FREE genealogy websites with no strings attached. Here are the best of the truly FREE genealogy websites in no particular order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Top 10 Free Genealogy Websites For A Free Ancestry Search A few years ago, during a family reunion, I learned for the first time that my granduncle on my father’s side had fought and died in World War II. The story of his demise sparked a personal interest toward my own family history. So, I did what I always do when I have something to research – I first turned to the Internet. During this research, I learned two things about people interested in genealogy. 10 Free Genealogy Websites for a Free Ancestry Search Without exaggerating, there are thousands of genealogy websites out there. Occasionally you’ll find a truly useful website with a free ancestry search feature that accesses real data. 10. There are two things that mark KindredTrails as a “typical” genealogy website. Secondly, like most other ancestry sites, KindredTrails is very much a link-oriented site. 9. Access Genealogy is up a notch from the typical ancestry website. One of the more fascinating resources here are the transcribed cemetary records. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
Free Genealogy and Family History Online - The USGenWeb Project Daughters of the American Revolution Library DAR Library Washington, DC The DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS) is a free resource provided by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to aid general genealogical research and to assist with the DAR membership process. The GRS is a collection of databases that provide access to the many materials amassed by the DAR since its founding in 1890. DAR members across the country are passionate ambassadors for genealogical preservation and research, and the National Society is committed to being a premier provider of genealogical resources. The online databases are the culmination of 10 years of work by members volunteering to scan and index the vast genealogical resources of the DAR Library. The databases contain DAR proprietary information which should under no circumstances be redistributed to others; assembled or collected for purposes other than DAR membership or for citation in genealogical scholarship; or reproduced or published in any form whatsoever.
Free Genealogy and Family History Online - The USGenWeb Project Helpful Tools for Genealogists Helpful Tools for Genealogists Regional Genealogical Societies Genealogical societies are the best places to find like-minded individuals who would like to help others with their genealogical projects. Directory of Michigan Historical and Genealogical Societies Search or browse the directory to find societies in particular cities or regions across Michigan. Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society The Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society is located in Lansing, MI. Their purpose is "to encourage and assist the study of family history" and "to publish materials of interest and use to genealogists". Find information on joining the Society, or on accessing the records published by the Society. Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County The online presence of the genealogical society of Washtenaw County. Research Aids Research Forms A list of external links to useful forms to keep a genealogical project organized.
Totally Free Ancestry Search While most people do not typically associate free genealogy research with Ancestry.com, it's actually possible to do a totally free Ancestry search. One of the best-kept secrets of the genealogy world is that are several resources on Ancestry that are available to the public free of charge. About Ancestry Ancestry is the world's largest for-profit genealogy company. Performing a Totally Free Ancestry Search Even though many Ancestry records are not free, there are several resources that can be accessed by anyone. The 1880 United States Federal Census has information about more than 50 million people who lived in the United States in 1880. Other Free Ancestry Resources While the following resources aren't technically searches, they are totally free: You can upload a GEDCOM file or start your family tree for free on Ancestry.Ancestry's Learning Center is another free resource that can help you in your genealogical research. Post a comment Share the love. Follow LoveToKnow on Google+
Heritage Quest (Database Access) United States Cemeteries at Cemetery Junction United States All of the cemeteries are listed alphabetically by state, and can be searched by name. You can also jump from any page to any other state in the United States using the quick index on the right. Also, as many of the cemeteries in this directory are linked to transcriptions entered by volunteers not affiliated with this site, we ask that you send any questions regarding a particular listing to the individual that prepared it. The Regional Obituary Index Project, an ongoing effort to establish citations to obituaries in print, is now SEARCHABLE online! Browse by State Missing Cemeteries If you know of a cemetery that is not listed in our directory, please fill out our online form. Quick Access to Cemetery Records Cemetery Records Online & Cemetery Junction have teamed up to simplify your research efforts by linking together these two tremendous resources. Search by Surname Enter a name (or partial name) and search through family cemeteries in the United States.