Heritage Hunters
Online Resources
When researching genealogical records online, there are several comprehensive resources you can utilize. Some will require Subscription and some offer free services. Here is a list of key websites, along with an explanation of what they provide:
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​ An extensive collection of genealogical records, including census records, birth, marriage, and death certificates, immigration and military records, and family trees. It also offers DNA testing services to help trace ancestry and find relatives.
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Get Started with Ancestry here: WEBSITE.
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A free genealogy website operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering access to millions of records, including vital records, census records, church records, and historical documents. It also has a robust family tree feature.
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Get Started with FamilySearch here: WEBSITE.
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Specializes in British and Irish records but also offers extensive collections from the United States and other countries. Includes census records, birth, marriage, and death records, military records, and newspapers.
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Get Started with FindMyPast here: WEBSITE
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Offers access to a vast collection of global records, family trees, and DNA testing. MyHeritage is known for its powerful search tools and record matching technology.
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Get Started with MyHeritage here: WEBSITE
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Provides access to over 11 billion historical records, including vital records, military records, and immigration records. Archives.com also offers a family tree builder.
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Get Started with Archives.com here: WEBSITE
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The U.S. National Archives offers access to a wealth of federal records, including census data, military service records, immigration records, and more. Some records are available online, while others can be accessed in person or by request.
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Get Started with National Archives here: WEBSITE
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Offers access to passenger arrival records for immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1892 to 1957. This resource is invaluable for researching immigrant ancestors.
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Get started with EllisIsland.org here: WEBSITE
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A volunteer-driven project that provides free genealogical resources for every state and county in the United States. Includes vital records, cemetery records, census data, and more.
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Get started with USGenWeb Project here: WEBSITE
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A comprehensive, categorized, and cross-referenced list of links to genealogical resources on the internet. Covers a wide range of topics and regions, providing links to both free and paid resources.
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Get started with Cyndi's List here: WEBSITE
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Specializes in historical newspapers, offering access to over 13,000 newspapers dating back to the 1690s. Also includes historical books, military records, and government publications.
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Get started with GenealogyBank.com here: WEBSITE
These websites offer a range of tools and records that can help you trace your family history, build family trees, and uncover historical documents related to your ancestors.