Genealogy

INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

Sources for Genealogical Research

Bibliographies

• The Source: A guidebook of American genealogy, REF CS49 .S9 1997
• Printed Sources: A Guide To Published Genealogical Records, REF CS9 .P75 1998

Original and Compiled Records
Here are a few types of sources in which you might locate genealogical information:

• Censuses
  • United States
  • Canada
  • State Censuses
• Vital Records
  • Birth
  • Marriage
  • Death
• Ethnic and religious organizations
• Military records
  • Service records
  • Records of veterans benefits
• Cemetery and obituary records
• Maps and land records
• Directories
• Newspapers and periodicals
• Immigration information
• Heredity and lineage organizations

Author: Darylyne Provost | Revised by Mel Johnson 09/24/2009
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