Research to identify your ancestors

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Make a visit to a Genealogy (Family History) Library near you


(Note...see the very beginning of this blog for important steps on how to get started on your genealogy).


These are great places to visit. Inside most of these Libraries are computers for you to use; special genealogy software programs that have been downloaded onto their computers for your use; a book section containing many different family histories (according to surname); microfilm that you can order and view on their film strip machines; trained consultants who are very anxious to help you; and lots of free classes that will teach you the ins and outs of genealogy and researching.

So check your phone book or ask your local library about a genealogical library in your town. It just might be that your local library offers a special section in their building.

Monday, March 10, 2008

How are you coming?

(Note...see the very beginning of this blog for important steps on how to get started on your genealogy).

Are you having any success with your researching? Please remember to record the information you find on your ancestors, into your computer’s genealogy software program (step 5). You will be able to keep track of all the information better that way....and it will all be in one place and be organized for you.

One thing of caution....please, please do not get discouraged and stop. Have faith, and keep pressing forward. Talk to other people who have some experience doing genealogy...learn from them too.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Genealogy research web links, 3

(Note...see the very beginning of this blog for important steps on how to get started on your genealogy).




http://www.genuki.org.uk/ ...... information pages for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man


http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/..... General Land Office Records...land patents records


http://www.ellisisland.org/ ..... Ellis Island...New York immigrant passenger lists from 1892-1954


http://www.castlegarden.org/ ......Castle Garden...New York immigrant passenger lists 1830-1892...(before Ellis Island opened).