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***Land Donation Applications, Swamp Land Applications, Swamp Land Patents, Proof of Internal Improvement Papers, Proof of Loss Documents, Forfeited Deeds, Relinquishment Papers, and other legal documents | ***Land Donation Applications, Swamp Land Applications, Swamp Land Patents, Proof of Internal Improvement Papers, Proof of Loss Documents, Forfeited Deeds, Relinquishment Papers, and other legal documents | ||
* [ | * [http://www.archives.gov/southwest/ The National Archives at Fort Worth] (formerly known as "National Archives Southwest Region (Ft. Worth)" | ||
**Has records created by federal agencies and courts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. | **Has records created by federal agencies and courts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. | ||
**Has microfilms of all available federal census records, many naturalization records, passenger arrival lists, military records, and other historical resources. | **Has microfilms of all available federal census records, many naturalization records, passenger arrival lists, military records, and other historical resources. | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 14 December 2022
Records are being posted online at an amazing pace.
Yet online records are a fraction of the records available through archives and the local resources listed below.
Archives[edit | edit source]
Archives for Arkansas include:
- Worldcat archivegrid
- Identify participating Arkansas Archives with contact information, search their collections
- Select Arkansas
- Arkansas Digital Archives - Online collections include:
- Military records - World War I Discharge Records, and others
- Confederate military records - 1911 Confederate Veterans Questionnaires, Confederate Pension Records, and others
- Land Records - 1822-1986
- Searchable by name
- Land Donation Applications, Swamp Land Applications, Swamp Land Patents, Proof of Internal Improvement Papers, Proof of Loss Documents, Forfeited Deeds, Relinquishment Papers, and other legal documents
- The National Archives at Fort Worth (formerly known as "National Archives Southwest Region (Ft. Worth)"
- Has records created by federal agencies and courts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Has microfilms of all available federal census records, many naturalization records, passenger arrival lists, military records, and other historical resources.
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives is a branch of the Arkansas History Commission (State Archives). Its mission is to serve the twelve counties in southwest Arkansas formed from the original Hempstead County.
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Most libraries have online catalogs and resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about Illinois. Local libraries often have manuscript or published collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies.
Libraries located near state boundaries usually collect records relating to the adjacent states.
Library Directories
- Arkansas Public Libraries
- listed by Cities
- Also use tabs for Public Records, Obituaries, Colleges & Universities
Significant Libraries
Major Online Library Catalogs
Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records | |
| FamilySearch catalog | Select from the list of "Archives" topics. |
| WorldCat | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see WorldCat Online Catalog. |
| Allen County Public Library | One of the largest collections for genealogy research. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. |
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
As of July 2014 the FamilySearch Centers in Arkansas are as follows:
- Jacksonville Arkansas FamilySearch Center in Jacksonville
- Quitman Arkansas FamilySearch Center in Quitman
- North Little Rock Arkansas FamilySearch Center in North Little Rock
Museums[edit | edit source]
In addition to artifacts that allow us to envision what life was like for our ancestors, museums often have records. They may have merchant ledgers with names of people and what they purchased, a doctor's log of patients, and any number of valuable items for research and interest.
Wikipedia List of museums in Arkansas
Social Networking Groups[edit | edit source]
Share findings, scan through comments, ask questions. Let's learn from one another!
| GeneaBloggers | enter "arkansas" in the search box to see a list and links to Arkansas Blogs | |
| list of groups from "Arkansas Genealogy" search | ||
| genealogy.com | Arkansas Genealogy Forum | |
| ancestry.com | list of Arkansas Message Boards from "arkansas" search | |
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in {{{1}}} County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Arkansas Societies.
- Arkansas Genealogy and Historical Societies at ArkansasGenealogy.
- a list of Arkansas Societies with links to their websites
References[edit | edit source]
