Genealogy Links
Prepared for Patrons of
The Baxter County Library

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Updated Sunday, December 11, 2005

Newest Finds! 

    EPodunk
    
A database of towns in all states with lots of information about each, including maps.

    Genealogy of Mexico
     
A quite exceptional site, including a list of almost 2000 individuals that served the King with Cortes and stayed in Mexico; a list of 160 of the individuals that served the King with Francisco de Montejo in the Yucatan from 1526 to 1546; a list of 280 of the individuals that served the King with Nuno de Guzman in 1530 in Nueva Galacia; and lists of other main expeditions.

    Here's a shortcut to the rest of the links.

Some Beginning Tips

     If I were going to give advice to folks just beginning to search the Internet for pieces of their family tree, the first thing that I'd suggest would be to go to US GenWeb and follow the trail to each state and each county in which you have an interest. You can also try the World GenWeb to search for your "old country" roots.

     There will be a place on each county page to post a query, and you should certainly post one. Be sure you read and follow the query rules of the County Coordinator for your chosen county.  If there are no rules posted, I'd suggest that you begin by entering the surnames in which you're interested in all capital letters on one line. Don't go overboard! Keep it to three or four surnames.

     Then write something like:

My great grandfather, Maxwell SMART, was born in Eden County on February 30, 1842. He was married there on July 27, 1863, to Mary _____.  Does anyone know Mary's maiden name? Does anyone know the parents of Maxwell SMART? I'd love to hear from any descendants of this family or anyone with any information. Thanks, Jane Doe

     You've got the surname, date, and county connection in this query, and those are the really important things.

     Then, go to Roots Surname List -- Interactive Search  and see if you can find anyone else who has registered your surname in the right location. You might just hit it really lucky! Also check the GenConnect search function. Then, just start to browse the rest of the sites. 

     Undoubtedly, you'll find some you like better than others. And you'll discover many which aren't listed here. If you find some that are particularly good, please let me know so I can add them to this list to share with others.

     And always remember -- the best way to learn is by doing. So make sure you have unlimited time and surf to your heart's content!

     Good luck and I hope you find 15 well-documented generations!

Judi

 

The Links

     These sites are for no particular surname. But as you browse them, you'll find ways to look for names and places which are special to you. If genealogy is one of your interests, surf and enjoy. But remember, there are thousands and thousands more great sites out there, with more going up every day. These are just a beginning!

Online Searchable Databases

US GenWeb
(http://www.usgenweb.org)
      A page for every county in the United States.

Baxter County's GenWeb Page
(www.baxtercountyonline/baxgen/

World GenWeb
(http://www.worldgenweb.org)

Roots Surname List -- Interactive Search
(http://rsl.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/rslsql.cgi)
     Almost a million surnames to date (May 13, 2001).

Making of America
(http://www.umdl.umich.edu/moa/)
From the University of Michigan and Cornell University -- this is a collection of thousands of volumes not to be missed,
"a digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction!"

The LDS Databases are online!
(http://www.familysearch.com/)

FamilySearch Internet searches the following records:
Ancestral File™ , International Genealogical Index ®, Web sites , FamilySearch Pedigree Resource File,  Family History Library Catalog™ , Family History SourceGuide 

RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative
(http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/)

Kentucky Vital Records Index
(http://ukcc.uky.edu/~vitalrec/)
     Records since 1911 -- one of the first online databases for genealogists.

EPodunk
     A database of towns in all states with lots of information about each, including maps.

Searchable archive of Scottish Wills from 1500 to 1875 - soon to be 1901. You can also order a high quality digital copy of the will for about $8.00 a page.

The War of the Rebellion is all online here in a searchable version. That's 71 volumes of Civil War reports and correspondence published between 1880 and 1901.

And here's the matching version (30 volumes) for the Union and Confederate Navies.

Maps

USGS Mapping Information: GNIS Data Base Query Form
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form)
     Use this to look for towns, counties, settlements, creeks, cemeteries, etc. You'll be amazed at what you can find. One of the best sites on the web for genealogists, IMHO.

Colorform Atlas of the United States
(http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html) 
     How'd you like to see an 1895 Atlas online? It's here -- and so is lots of other stuff. The site has some really great links. Check the state you'd like -- and enjoy!

Lists of Links

Cyndi's List
(http://www.CyndisList.com/)
     A really good one --

Genealogy Home Page
(http://www.genhomepage.com/)
     One of the Best!

Hamrick Software - U.S. Surname Distribution 
(http://www.hamrick.com/names/)
     Shows name distribution of 50,000 names from the population records of 1850-1990. May show interesting migration patterns.

GENDEX WWW Genealogical Index
(http://www.genealogytoday.com/gendex/)

Vital Records Information United States 
(http://www.vitalrec.com/)

Federation of Genealogical Societies
(http://www.fgs.org/)

Maryland State Archives Home Page
(http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/)

Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site
(http://www.familytreemaker.com/) and
(http://www.genealogylibrary.com)
     Some good stuff here -- and lots of ads, of course.

Ancestry Publishers
(http://www.ancestry.com/)
     This is a site which offers many data bases to search -- for a fee. However, there are also a few free databases, including the Social Security Death Index
(http://www.ancestry.com/ssdi/advanced.htm)
which you can search from here. They keep it current, and it's a real treasure!

RAND Genealogy Club Home Page
(http://www.rand.org/personal/Genea/)
     A great list of links here!

Ellis Island
(http://www.ellisisland.org/)
and The Wall of Honor
(http://www.wallofhonor.com/)
     Try these sites, too. Seems mostly commercial to me. You can check and see if your family's name is listed.

New England Historic Genealogical Society
(http://www.nehgs.org/)

National Genealogical Society - Home Page
(http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/)

Native American Links

Index to the Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen
of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory (Dawes)

     From the National Archives. Link provided by Chantal Payne

National Archives Recommend Links to
Native American History

The Siler Rolls
(http://members.aol.com/lredtail/siler.html)
     1851 census of Cherokees east of the Mississippi, prepared by Barbara Benge

Native American Genealogy
(http://members.aol.com/bbbenge/front.html)
     Barbara Benge's list of many Native American sources

Native American History and Genealogy
(http://www.nmgs.org/linkna.htm)
     A list of links from the New Mexico Genealogical Society

Ancestral Quest Genealogy
Native American Genealogy Links

(http://members.tripod.com/~Randy_T/index-5.html)

Native American Genealogy Resources on the Internet
(http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/misc/indices/NAgenealogy.html)

NativeWeb
(http://www.nativeweb.org/)
     "NativeWeb, a collective project of many people. Our vision embraces ancient teachings and modern technology. Our purpose: to provide a cyber-community for Earth's indigenous peoples."

Native American Genealogy Ring
(http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=cherokee3&list)
     There are 66 sites here as of March 14, 2003.

Cherokee History to the Trail of Tears
(http://ngeorgia.com/history/cherokeeindex.shtml)
     A really nice site! Not links - real information!

New Echota State Historic Site
(http://ngeorgia.com/parks/new.shtml)

The Cherokee Trail of Tears - 1838-1839
(http://rosecity.net/tears/)
     This site is really full of information! Go here!

Accounts of the "Cherokee Trail of Tears"
With reference to "Princess Otahki"

(http://www.yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/articles/princes.html)
     "This is an interview, conducted at a dedication ceremony, of a monument to one of those lost on the 'Trail Of Tears'."

Cherokee Messenger
(http://www.powersource.com/cherokee/)
     "The purpose of the Cherokee Cultural Society of Houston is to build community, to preserve Cherokee heritage, to perpetuate the Cherokee culture, and to build the future of our people."  They have a great list of links, too!

Native Americans in Central Kentucky
(http://www.merceronline.com/Native/intro.htm)
     Go Here! Take the time to visit each of the dozen pages, and let the music load if you have sound. This is a really special site

Native American History An Online Course
http://emayzine.com/history16/syllabus.html
    This looks good, if you have the time.

Links Suggested by Readers    

     If you find a link you especially enjoy, please send it to me and I'll add it to this list.

Bias Family Genealogy with Pictures (Including Tabor Lines)
( www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/6780 )

E-Mail: judi@thehistorybook.com

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