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Genealogy: Internet Resources

This guide is highlights the most important indexes, tools, and resources for those doing genealogical research and family history. Although the Library does not support Genealogy, we do collect many resources for researching family histories.
  • Introduction
  • Key Genealogical Sources
  • Family Relationships
  • Handbooks & Guides
  • Directories
  • Bibliographies
  • Indexes to Names
  • Biographical Information
  • Passenger lists
  • Heraldry, Peerages, etc.
  • Local Histories
  • Primary Records & Documents
  • Magazines, Journals & Newspapers
  • Maps for Genealogical Research
  • Historical county maps
  • Federal & State Census Records
  • Internet Resources
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  • Scholarly communication This link opens in a new window

Internet resource(s)

  • Introduction
  • Genealogy on the Web
  • Selected Genealogy Blog(s)
  • Selected Associations, etc.
  • Selected software

The information listed on this page is not an endorsement of any product or service. This is just a very short list of resources found on the web.

  • Access Genealogy
    • Link
  • American Ancestors
    • On Campus or VPN
    • Database
    Resource from the New England Historic Genealogical Society.
    Please note: This resource is limited to current Dartmouth College faculty, students, staff and DHMC.
  • FamilySearch.org
    • Link
    This is the site from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Genealogy & Family History
    • Link
  • Genealogy.com
    • Link
  • Genealogy Bank
    • Link
  • Genealogy Information from the Census Bureau
    • Link
  • Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems
    • Link
    Lisa Louise Cooke is a prolific author and professional genealogist. Genealogy Gems provides a lot of information on researching your family's history.
  • Resources for Genealogists
    • Link
    This site is from the National Archives of the United States.
  • rootsweb
    • Link
  • U. S. GenWeb Project
    • Link
    The USGenWeb Project is a group of volunteers working to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county in every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone.
  • GenealogyBlog
    • Link
  • Genealogy Blog Finder
    • Link
  • Association of Professional Genealogists
    • Link
  • Ancestry Pro Genealogists
    • Link
  • National Genealogy Society
    • Link
  • Family Tree Maker
    • Link
    For thirty years Family Tree Maker® has been the world's favorite genealogy software making it easier than ever to discover your family story, preserve your legacy and share your unique heritage. ...
  • RootsMagic
    • Link
    At RootsMagic, they create easy-to-use software to help you unite past, present, and future generations.
  • Top Ten Genealogy Software
    • Link
    Check out our top 10 list below and follow our links to read our full in-depth review of each genealogy software, alongside which you'll find costs and features lists, user reviews and videos to help you make the right choice.

Acknowledgement

(Text and resources taken from the print edition of: Jaccaud, Robert D, comp. Passages to Family History: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Dartmouth College Library. Rev. ed. Hanover: Dartmouth College Library, 1994).

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