Genealogy Information& More Genealogy Research...Genealogy information is all over the website! It's a "hot topic" right now! So we'll try and keep it simple for you and point you in the right direction.
On this page, we'll give you a few resources that you can follow that may help you if you are considering making a family tree. Don't forget to begin your family search with your family. What a concept eh? You may be quite surprised at how much information that you can obtain from your own relatives. Ask them! Ask them all!
The ObituariesYes, obituaries can be fun...er, sort of! It all depends on how you look at it. Actually, obituaries are normally a HUGE source of information.And, they may lead you to even more information and genealogy research. Here's how: Obituaries list valuable genealogy information, such as: names of parents, siblings, spouses, and sometimes even cousins. That's a pretty good starting point. For example, suppose you have a copy of your grandfather's obituary. Now, you know his parent's names and possibly a few other relatives. Obituaries also normally list the date and location of birth, as well as the location of burial - cemetary. More information... Follow-up on every name listed, even if you think it is repetitive. You never know where you might find a missing piece! National Genealogical Society (and others!)As the name indicates, The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is the "big daddy" of all genealogical societies. Founded in 1903, the NGS is loaded with information. Members pay an annual fee to join. Find out more by clicking here The National Genealogical Society.(Special Note: We do not make any money from you if/when, you decide to join the NGS! There are many Genealogical Society's around the country to choose from. Chances are, you can find with a quick look online, or through your local telephone book. We did! Our local area has a county branch, as well as a state branch. In addition to that, you may even come across a private group locally. Call one, and they will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Social Security Death IndexThe Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is another good source of genealogy information.Based on the social security number of the individual, the SSDI can provide a wealth of information. Click here for additional information on the Social Security Death Index The Family History LibraryThe Family History Library, located in Salt Lake City, Utah (founded 1894) is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.This unique library is considered, by most, to contain the largest collection of genealogy information, perhaps, in the world. They have millions and millions of names on file in their database. It is now, free to use and open to the general public! Don't worry, if you don't live near Salt Lake City. They have over 4000 Family History Centers located throughout the United States and in 88 countries, worldwide. Most of these centers have complete access to the records of The Family History Library. For more information, click here...The Family History Library
U.S. Census Records(Good News/Bad News)Many people often associate the U.S. Census Records with genealogy research. Depending on your search, that may not neccessarily be the case. We'll explain...By law, U. S. Census Bureau information (once collected) is not available to the public for 72 years. That's the bad news. Thus, the last available U.S. Census data released, is from the 1930 census. Chances are, you may be looking for information in that era anyway. That's the good news. But... More bad news. The information is limited in nature and could perhaps, be difficult for the average person to manipulate. But... Let's finish with some good news, here. Many professional genealogist can and do, use these records while researching their family search. These qualified specialist know what they are looking for and can speed through the process, quite efficiently. Of course, the official site for the U.S. Census Records makes all of this very clear.
Cemetery SearchYes, you can do a cemetery search. Information normally required: Name of deceased, State, & County. These searches can be very effective and yield many pieces of valuable information.A few words of warning...there are many sites that offer this service. Many claim to have "free searches". Most, however, are limited in nature and require you to subscribe to their service. Nonetheless, if you are willing to drop down a few dollars, they may reveal what you are looking for. Pay For Your Genealogy Information?Well, that depends on how far you want to go with your search. There are many choices available here. Our advice is to stick with a well known service, such as, Ancestry.com.
Here's a nice website for you to try. It's called Archivel Lookup. This site was created by a professional genealogist, Mr. Bob Allen. We spoke with Mr. Allen and discussed genealogical information with him on our Genealogist page.
Another source for you to try would be genealogybank.com. They also offer a subscription based search service. Of course, you can enlist the services of a professional genealogist as well. Let them do the work for you!
Random Thoughts...Want to learn more about genealogy information? Many of us, would answer "Yes!" We encourage you to do so!
Our Advice? There is so much information out there, that it can be confusing and extremely frustrating. Excercise caution when surfing through these sites. Read through each site carefully, as many contain fees. Know what you are paying for!
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