MORE LEADS

Explore these links to learn more about where to go online and offline to start your family investigations.


Major Genealogy Sites

Genealogy.com
Features useful online tutorials and information on getting started.

Ancestry.com
Includes a searchable database of U.S. Census records.

My Family
Create an online family tree, post news, share photos and chat with others. Requires membership.

Family History
Search databases and census records. Requires membership.

Family Search
Run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this site provides a step-by-step research guide. You can also make your family tree available to others. Requires membership for some services.

Family Genealogy Online
Provides links to many other online genealogical resources.

National Organizations

Genealogical Resources at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Guide to documents, links, essays, and other data that you can research to construct your family's history.

Federation of Genealogical Societies
Provides products and services to member societies, and marshals resources of member organizations. You may reach them by phone at 888-FGS-1500, or write to PO Box 200940, Austin, TX, 78720-0940.

National Archives and Records Administration Personnel Records Center
Local County Library and Historical Society Directory
Tel: 314 538 5761
Address: Civilian Personnel Records 111 Winnebago Road St. Louis MO 63118 4199

National Archives and Records Administration Military Personnel Records Center
Tel: 314 538 4243 (Air Force)
314 538 4261 (Army)
314 538 4141 (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guards)
Address: 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis MO 63132 5100


Surname Sites

Guild of One-Name Studies
For those interested in all occurrences of a particular surname.

Surname Web
Search for genealogical information and links, and browse a collection of genealogical books.

Genealogy Exchange and Surname Registry
A collection of genealogical data submitted by visitors and researchers.


Useful Resources

MapQuest
Online maps for U.S.A. and Canada including directions to and from locations.

White Pages
Current online telephone directory for residential and business listings.