101 Ways to Research Your Family Tree for Free (76-101)
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96. Pennsylvania Digital Archives
Over 600,000 records have already been digitized by the Pennsylvania Archives Records Information Access System, including the Civil War Veterans' Card File 1861-1866, Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Mexican Border Campaign Veterans' Card File, World War I Service Medal Application Cards, Spanish American War Veterans' Card File of United States Volunteers, and Militia Officers Index Cards, 1775-1800.
Each archive group has to be searched separately, but the results include digital copies of the original documents!
97. Newspaper Abstracts
Organized by state and county, this free genealogy site focuses on United States newspapers published prior to 1923. Articles from other countries, including Canada and Ireland, are limited to 1900 and earlier. Published abstracts include any newspaper items that include names of individuals, details on the community, etc. The number of documents varies widely by region, as this site is 100% volunteer supported.
98. Maryland State Archives - Free Genealogy Indexes
A bit tough to find, there are a lot of free genealogy goodies tucked into the corners of the Maryland State Archives site. Search for your Maryland ancestor in Free Census Indexes covering selected counties for 1776, 1778, 1870, and 1880, or in the Church Records, Deaths, & Burials Index with records from select Maryland churches for the years 1662-1967.
99. Digital Library of Historical Directories
Leicester University provides this digital archive of a selection of 18th, 19th and 20th century local and trade directories for England and Wales.
National coverage has been provided for three date ranges - the 1850s, 1890s, and 1910-1920 - with one digitized directory from each period selected for each county and main county town. You can even search by surname across all directories!
100. Oregon Historical Records Index
Provides free index access to surname and other entries compiled from a selected list of records held by the Oregon State Archives. Over 400,000 entries document Oregon births, deaths, marriages, naturalizations, census entries, military records, and more.
101. Google Advanced Search - Google Search Tips for Genealogists
I doubt there is anyone reading this who hasn't used Google for genealogy searches, but I bet there are a few Google tricks you haven't tried yet. Arguably the most powerful and comprehensive search engine available, Google provides many advanced features, allowing you to search within Web sites, locate photos of your ancestors, bring back dead sites, and track down missing relatives.
Did you like this article? Have a free genealogy resource to suggest? Let me know what you think!
Kimberly Powell, About.com's Genealogy Guide since 2000, is a professional genealogist and the author of "Everything Family Tree, 2nd Edition." Click here for more information on Kimberly Powell.
96. Pennsylvania Digital Archives
Over 600,000 records have already been digitized by the Pennsylvania Archives Records Information Access System, including the Civil War Veterans' Card File 1861-1866, Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File, Mexican Border Campaign Veterans' Card File, World War I Service Medal Application Cards, Spanish American War Veterans' Card File of United States Volunteers, and Militia Officers Index Cards, 1775-1800.
Each archive group has to be searched separately, but the results include digital copies of the original documents!
97. Newspaper Abstracts
Organized by state and county, this free genealogy site focuses on United States newspapers published prior to 1923. Articles from other countries, including Canada and Ireland, are limited to 1900 and earlier. Published abstracts include any newspaper items that include names of individuals, details on the community, etc. The number of documents varies widely by region, as this site is 100% volunteer supported.
98. Maryland State Archives - Free Genealogy Indexes
A bit tough to find, there are a lot of free genealogy goodies tucked into the corners of the Maryland State Archives site. Search for your Maryland ancestor in Free Census Indexes covering selected counties for 1776, 1778, 1870, and 1880, or in the Church Records, Deaths, & Burials Index with records from select Maryland churches for the years 1662-1967.
99. Digital Library of Historical Directories
Leicester University provides this digital archive of a selection of 18th, 19th and 20th century local and trade directories for England and Wales.
National coverage has been provided for three date ranges - the 1850s, 1890s, and 1910-1920 - with one digitized directory from each period selected for each county and main county town. You can even search by surname across all directories!
100. Oregon Historical Records Index
Provides free index access to surname and other entries compiled from a selected list of records held by the Oregon State Archives. Over 400,000 entries document Oregon births, deaths, marriages, naturalizations, census entries, military records, and more.
101. Google Advanced Search - Google Search Tips for Genealogists
I doubt there is anyone reading this who hasn't used Google for genealogy searches, but I bet there are a few Google tricks you haven't tried yet. Arguably the most powerful and comprehensive search engine available, Google provides many advanced features, allowing you to search within Web sites, locate photos of your ancestors, bring back dead sites, and track down missing relatives.
Did you like this article? Have a free genealogy resource to suggest? Let me know what you think!
Kimberly Powell, About.com's Genealogy Guide since 2000, is a professional genealogist and the author of "Everything Family Tree, 2nd Edition." Click here for more information on Kimberly Powell.
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