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:We highly recommend that you '''bring a flashdrive and a notebook with you to the Center''' to be able to take home what you find and keep notes on what you accomplish and what you would like to do next. <br> | :We highly recommend that you '''bring a flashdrive and a notebook with you to the Center''' to be able to take home what you find and keep notes on what you accomplish and what you would like to do next. <br> | ||
==== Databases | ==== Premium Online Tools, Websites, & Databases ==== | ||
*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | *'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | ||
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:::'''Women and Social Movements in the United States:''' Organized around the history of women in social movements in the United States between 1600 and 2000 A.D. | :::'''Women and Social Movements in the United States:''' Organized around the history of women in social movements in the United States between 1600 and 2000 A.D. | ||
* | :*'''American Ancestors'''’—http://www.americanancestors.org/ | ||
::AmericanAncestors.org was created by the expert staff at New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), America's founding genealogical organization, AmericanAncestors.org is the portal to the nation's leading resource for the highest-quality, comprehensive family history services. Consult with our expert staff, some of the most respected genealogists in the profession. Read the most significant original scholarship and important publications in genealogy. Access millions of exclusive and sought-after records online. Learn with in-depth online courses and webinars from expert staff. Explore the largest collection of original family history research materials in America. | |||
* | :*'''Ancestry.com'''—http://www.ancestry.com/ | ||
::Ancestry gives you access to thousands of collections of records from around the world, including immigration, census, voter, vital, and military records; newspapers and periodicals; family trees; photos and images; directories, maps, court records, land records, wills and financial records, stories, memories, and histories; and detailed records about births, marriages, deaths, land ownership, and much more. It is the largest for-profit genealogy company in the world. | |||
:*'''ArkivDigital Online''' | |||
::ArkivDigital is the largest private provider of Swedish Church Records and other historical records online! | |||
:*'''FamNet'''—http://www.nzgdb.co.nz/ | |||
::The online family history network for those who have New Zealand roots. | |||
* | :*'''findmypast'''—http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ | ||
::findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life. Please note that not all of the content from findmypast is available in family history centers. | |||
:::'''1911 British Census''' (accessed through the findmypast website)—The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time. | |||
:*'''Fold3''' (formerly Footnote.com)–http://www.fold3.com/ | |||
::Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. | |||
:*'''Geneanet'''—http://geneanet.org | |||
::With 3 billion referenced individuals and 600,000 trees online, Geneanet is the first site dedicated to genealogy in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany. The Geneanet community has 2 million members who exchange genealogical information. | |||
:*'''Kinpoint Premium'''—https://kinpoint.com | |||
::Kinpoint is designed to make it easier for you to do your family history by letting you see what to work on at a glance, quickly find missing information in your family tree, and discover insights into the lives of your ancestors. | |||
:*'''MyHeritage—Library Edition'''—http://myheritagelibraryedition.com/research | |||
* | ::Used by millions of people worldwide to help research family history, build a family tree, and add photos, historical records, and more. | ||
:*'''Paper Trail'''—http://www.paper-trail.org/ | |||
::Provides access to 19th-century westward American migration documents. | |||
* | :*'''ProQuest Obituary Listings'''—http://obituaries.proquest.com/obitsweb/obits/do/home | ||
::The ProQuest obituaries collection is a premier resource for genealogical and historical research. You can use the collection to search obituaries and death notices from prominent newspapers, such as the New York Times (dating back to 1851). The collection includes both famous and lesser-known individuals and can be searched by name or by keywords appearing in the body of the article. | |||
:*'''Puzzilla'''—https://puzzilla.org Premium Services. | |||
::Puzzilla is an online tool to identify new research opportunities on descendant lines in Family Tree. | |||
==== Third Party Software ==== | |||
:Individual software features and functions vary, and individual family historians have different preferences and expectations. A number of different Third Party Applications are available on Family History Center computers to allow you to work in a familiar software environment. Upload your GEDCOM file into one of the third party software applications to explore different features and capabilities. Use the software that works best for you. | |||
:Third Party Applications available on Center computers include: | |||