State Research
Wild and Wonderful Resources for Finding West Virginia Ancestors
Author - Lisa AlzoIf the path to your ancestors takes you home to West Virginia, use this article as a roadmap to help you find them. Read More
Researching Your Pittsburgh Ancestors
Author - Lisa AlzoThe Steel City. The City at the Point. The City of Champions. No matter the nickname, for more than 250... Read More
Family History Research in Georgia
Author - Stephanie Pitcher FishmanStarting with its beginnings as a colony in 1733 through modern day, the state of Georgia has a very rich... Read More
Using Kentucky Marriage Records
Author - J. Mark LoweMarriage records are some of the oldest records in Kentucky. Fortunately for genealogists, the various records created because of a new marriage can be filled with information. Read More
Maine Genealogical Resources
Author - Jennifer M. AlfordWhen I first inherited my Great Aunt Beulah's genealogy research it was pretty disorganized and quite overwhelming. I knew little... Read More
Using Tennessee Marriage Records
Author - J. Mark LoweFinding marriage records in Tennessee is much like finding those records in other states, but it might be helpful to... Read More
Resources for Michigan Research
Author - Claudia BrelandAdmittedly, I'm very biased because of my love for the state of Michigan (and my extensive ancestry there), but I... Read More
Immigrants, History, and the Second City: Resources for Chicago Genealogy
Author - Jennifer HolikThe Chicago metro area is home to many wonderful archives, libraries, museums, and other repositories of information for historians and genealogists. Read More
Beginning to Research Your Ancestors in Tennessee
Author - J. Mark LoweThe land that became Tennessee was travelled by native populations and early explorers before becoming the sixteenth US state on... Read More
Beginning to Search for Kentucky Ancestors
Author - J. Mark LoweThe commonwealth of Kentucky has some of the richest local, county and state public records of any state in the Union. We will look at some of the helpful records available to genealogists and discuss how to find them. Read More
Places to Discover Your Illinois Ancestors
Author - Jennifer HolikThe history of Illinois is varied. The French first controlled it in 1678; the English had it beginning in 1763.... Read More
Genealogy Resources in Texas
Author - Amy CoffinEverything really is bigger in Texas, including the story of the state itself. Six different flags have flown over the... Read More
Essential Records for Finding Your Colonial Maryland Ancestors
Author - Michael HaitWhen the Ark and the Dove carried the first settlers to the Maryland colony in 1634, it became one of... Read More
Ten Little Known Indiana Records
Author - Harold HendersonIt's easy to get into a genealogy rut, always checking the same sources whenever we have a new research... Read More
Finding Ohio Ancestors
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonIf your ancestors stopped in Ohio at some point in their westward wanderings, they certainly weren't alone. The future... Read More
Getting From Alabama To North Carolina Can Be Challenging, Satisfying, and Successful!
Author - Diane L. RichardWhat if you only know "born North Carolina" from the Census? Is it possible to figure out where in North... Read More
Researching Your Pennsylvania Ancestors
Author - Lisa AlzoWith its central position in the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania has long been known as the "Keystone State." I grew... Read More
North Carolina: No Longer The "Rip Van Winkle" State When It Comes To Online Genealogy Research
Author - Diane L. RichardEarly in its history, North Carolina was considered the "Rip Van Winkle" state. Now, after what has been a concerted... Read More
Fairbanks House Historic Site: Oldest Timber Frame House In The United States
Author - Lilly ClevelandA dry wind moved the stiff heat of mid July as I climbed into my air conditioned car and took... Read More
The Tax Man Cometh...Never Overlook Tax Records In Virginia Or Elsewhere
Author - Michael PollockOther than CPAs, the overwhelming majority of individuals dread April 15 and like days (such as 1 May, the... Read More
Take Me Back To Olde Virginie: No Fee, On-Line Resources for Genealogical Research
Author - Michael PollockIn my article on research in order books and chancery records, I specifically mentioned the on-line database of such records... Read More
Researching Your Appalachian Ancestors
Author - Sunny McClellan MortonThe first frontier of the young United States was Appalachia, a rugged region that didn't easily welcome settlers. Those who... Read More
They Went West: California Research
Author - Ruth LangCalifornia was and still is a destination for people seeking a better life. Thousands of gold seekers descended on the... Read More
Challenges Of The New England Border States
Author - Betty MaleskyThe three northern-most New England states present more challenges to researchers than their sister states where settlement began and... Read More
Finding Those Elusive Ancestors In St. Lawrence County, New York
Author - Sarah MoreIf you have been doing genealogical research for awhile then you know there are several standard sources worth searching... Read More
Finding Your Massachusetts Ancestors: Genealogy Research From The 17th to 21st Centuries
Author - Diane RapaportNo matter where you live, there's a good chance that you have Massachusetts roots. Maybe your ancestor crossed the... Read More
Researching Your New York Ancestors
Author - Thomas MacEnteeI grew up in New York and as a child I marveled at all the historic locations my family... Read More
Genealogical Resources For Indiana
Author - Harold HendersonYou can start your Indiana research from any place by working on line, but you can only finish it... Read More
Stake Your Claim In California Gold Rush Records
Author - Ruth LangThe California Gold Rush was a pivotal time in American history. Soon after gold was discovered in January of 1848,... Read More
Steps For Genealogy Research In Any State
Author - Gena P. OrtegaIt can be difficult to research an ancestor who lived in a state that you are not familiar with. Maybe... Read More
Take Me Back To Old New England
Author - Betty MaleskyOld New England, my favorite place for research, refers to the three colonies, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, settled... Read More
The Use of State Censuses in Genealogical Research
Author - John K. ManihaMost people beginning genealogical research learn quickly how indispensable the federal census is for finding out about ancestors. It is, however, not as widely known that the several colonies, states and territories also conducted censuses of... Read More
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