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[[Image:Lab Pups.jpg|thumb|right|250x230px | [[Image:Lab Pups.jpg|thumb|right|250x230px]]Many websites can help beginners with family history research. This article lists websites that can be used at the Family History Library, Family History Centers, from home, or wherever one has access to the Internet, such as cybercafés or libraries. | ||
== '''Electronic Family Trees and Family Websites''' == | == '''Electronic Family Trees and Family Websites''' == | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]: Largest free online collection of genealogical databases, including Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, 1880 U.S. federal census index, Pedigree Resource File, U.S. Social Security Death Index, and the Vital Records Index—North America. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]: Largest free online collection of genealogical databases, including Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, 1880 U.S. federal census index, Pedigree Resource File, U.S. Social Security Death Index, and the Vital Records Index—North America. | ||
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*[http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ RootsWeb's Guide to Tracing Family Trees]: Free step-by-step guides created by professional genealogists, Julia M. Case, Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG and Rhonda McClure. | *[http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ RootsWeb's Guide to Tracing Family Trees]: Free step-by-step guides created by professional genealogists, Julia M. Case, Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG and Rhonda McClure. | ||
<br> See also [http:// | <br> See also [http://www.bcgs.ca/?p=52 Twenty Ways to Avoid Genealogical Grief ]<br> | ||
== Directories of Genealogical Websites == | == Directories of Genealogical Websites == | ||
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*[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuest] $: This website contains indexes (1790-1820, 1860-1880, and 1900-1930) and images (1790-1930) to U.S. federal censuses; over 22,000 family and local histories; PERSI, an index to 2 million genealogical periodical articles; Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land warrants; Freedman’s Bank records; and U.S. Congressional records. It is free at the Family History Library, larger Family History Centers, and many public libraries. Check with your local library for free access to HeritageQuest. | *[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuest] $: This website contains indexes (1790-1820, 1860-1880, and 1900-1930) and images (1790-1930) to U.S. federal censuses; over 22,000 family and local histories; PERSI, an index to 2 million genealogical periodical articles; Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land warrants; Freedman’s Bank records; and U.S. Congressional records. It is free at the Family History Library, larger Family History Centers, and many public libraries. Check with your local library for free access to HeritageQuest. | ||
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ World Vital Records] $: A subscription website with vital records, church records, newspapers, and other information from around the world. Free access is available at many Family History Centers. | *[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ World Vital Records] $: A subscription website with vital records, church records, newspapers, and other information from around the world. Free access is available at many Family History Centers. | ||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/ My Heritage] free & $ features: Subscription website with records (US and some international), family trees, articles, record matching. | |||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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See also [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | See also [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | ||
See also [http://www.cyndislist.com/beginners/ Cyndis List for Beginners] | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||