Links to this site

Rootsweb Genealogy Freepages Directory

Cyndi's List, Genealogy Resources
Presently under the "new sites" - will be moved soon to a permanent listing.
Our link is found in the August 30 listings.

• Ancestry.com

  • The site where we have done most of our research, in addition to personal records and records found elsewhere.  This subscription has been worth every penny.  We maintain our family tree here, and download our Gedcom file from it periodically, when needed.
     

• USGenweb.org

  • This is a great collection of information by county within each state, and it is free to use.  It has been compiled by volunteers, and it has been a wonderful way for us to find additional information on the web.  Lookup volunteers are available in most counties.
     

• Rootsweb.com

  • This is not only a great research site, but it is also a great place to upload your Gedcom file and establish a family genealogy site, and it's all free!  Approval is required to obtain a Freepages site.
     

• Rootsweb Guide to Tracing Family Trees

  • A comprehensive list of resources and guides for tracing family tree information
     

• About.com

  • Genealogy resources and helpful information
     

• A Guide to Documenting Your Genealogy Research

  • A good article at About.com
     

• Texas Clickable County Map

  • A quick reference tool to access county genealogical information, hosted as a part of the U. S. Genweb project.
     

• National World War II Memorial Registry

  • Search the online registry and/or submit new veterans for inclusion.
     

• DNA Ancestry Project

  • Interesting information on genetic genealogy and information on how to participate
     

• Cyndislist.com

  • Cyndi's list of genealogy sites on the internet
     

• Genealogy.com

  • Surname information and message boards (free registration required)
     

• Why Bother? The Value of Documentation in Family History Research
  by Kory Meyerink, MLS, CG (a page at Genealogy.com)
   

• Smart FTP

  • The free FTP client used to publish our family site here at Rootsweb Freepages
     

• Findagrave.com

  Search 17.5 million cemetery records at by entering a surname and clicking search: Surname:

  You can also add your own family members and others here, as well as drop by to "leave flowers" on someone's listing.  Many volunteers are sharing information here now from gravesites and obituaries.  This is a really great site!