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Perhaps you've thought of starting to write your family history. Or maybe
you think it's time for the family historian to start filling in a few
branches on the family tree. The Library and the Web have many resources
to help with your family history project.
Starting Places
Ancestry Library Edition
- Available in the Library only
The Ancestry Library Edition collection has approximately 4,000 databases including key collections such as U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930; the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps; and the Social Security Death Index.
Cyndi's List
One of the first and most comprehensive resources for genealogy
material. A must visit. See especially the "Are you new to genealogy?"
and the many international links.
Genealogy Spot
Lots of links and information, including by State and Country.
This is a good beginner's site that is growing.
HeritageQuest Online
- Library Card Required
Lots of links and information, including by State and Country. This is
a good beginner's site that is growing.
California Death Records
This site provides a free search of records from 1940
through 1997. Ignore the search box at the top of the page (which leads
to fee-based info from Ancestry.com) and enter your search terms in the
search boxes in the middle of the page.
U.S. Social Security Death Index
Search for the record of your deceased
ancestor in the files of the Social Security Administration.
USGenWeb Project
Sponsored by Rootsweb.com, USGenWeb provides links to regional
and state web sites, lists of volunteers to look up information; and issues
an online newsletter.
RootsWeb.com
The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
WORLDGenWeb Project
Growing project with the goal of providing links worldwide.
Search by country or region.
Additional Resources
How-to Guides
Books in the library and e-books you can read online that
can help you get started.
Genealogy Collections and Libraries
When you're ready to delve into records
and archives, these are the places to visit.
Resources for California and Bay Area History & Genealogy
There are wonderful resources online for California history and in local libraries and societies.
Additional Web Resources for Genealogy
Newsletters, message boards, primary sources, and searchable databases.
See also our Local History for the Tri-City area and the Historical Collection at the Albany branch.
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