Genealogy Record Searches

Sometimes finding records for genealogical research can be fun. Other times it can be difficult if you can't find the exact type of record you are looking for. search through the following non-vital record resources to locate who you are looking for.

Cemetery Record Listings

Cemetery records provide the names, birth and death dates of those buried within a particular cemetery. These records are not collected or distributed by the federal government but are publicly available through other, independent organizations.

Historical News Archives

Historical newspaper articles are usually maintained by the individual publications that originally distributed the content. Newspaper articles are open for public access and can usually be obtained by following these steps.

Retrieve Immigration Records

Immigration records, often referred to as "ship passenger arrival records," offer information such as nationality, ship name and date of entry into the United States. These records are available for public access and can usually be obtained by following the steps outlined here.

Retrieve Military Records

Military records dating back more than 62 years are made publicly available under the Freedom of Information Act (though some information may still be kept private).

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