Genealogy Links
These links are provided for your convenience. They are not maintained by the Warren Public
Library. We are not responsible for their content. As with any information you
may encounter on the Worldwide Web, please remember that it may not be
accurate. Always document any information you use with a reputable source.
ACCESS PA
http://www.accesspa.state.pa.us/
Although not a genealogy site, you can search for books available at other libraries dealing with
genealogy, county histories, family histories, etc. These can then be requested through Interlibrary
Loan at your local library. Note: Not all libraries will loan all of their books. Even though a book
may be listed on ACCESS PA, there are instances when it cannot be obtained.
Ancestors
http://www.byubroadcasting.org/ancestors/
Originally created as an online companion to Ancestors,
the PBS television series about tracing family histories, this site offers an
impressive array of family research resources and a Teacher’s Guide with
materials available for classroom use.
Afrigeneas: African Ancestored Genealogy
http://www.afrigeneas.com/
African-based genealogy forum includes surname databases, slave ship logs, census reports beginning in
1840, a Beginner’s Guide, and chat rooms.
An American Adventure
http://www.phillipsplace.net/genealogy/
Index to a collections of surnames linked to genealogical records. Index includes geographic access.
Ancestor Detective
http://www.ancestordetective.com/
Researcher's guide to organizations, websites, and consumer assistance in genealogical researching.
ARIAS (Pennsylvania's Digital State Archives)
http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp
The Archives Records Information Access System (ARIAS). Designed to facilitate citizen access to archival
records created by all branches and levels of Pennsylvania State Government. Records currently online
or in the process of being digitized include service medal application files from World War I and veteran's
records from military campaigns as far back as 1775.
Cemetery Records Online
http://www.interment.net/
2.5 million records from over 4400 cemeteries worldwide.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
http://www.cyndislist.com/
Over 73,000 links that are categorized by type or geographic region. Cyndi's webpage has a great reputation
for being well maintained.
Dear Myrtle's Daily Genealogy Column
http://www.dearmyrtle.com/
Current articles, news, and links of genealogical interest from AOL.
Family Search
http://www.familysearch.org/
Family Search is a search engine created by the LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) that
allows you to search their Ancestral File, International Genealogist Index, and Pedegree Resource File
using first and last names. It will also allow you to search for web sites (by last name only).
Family Tree Magazine
http://www.familytreemagazine.com
A bimonthly publication offering excerpts from the print edition, Ethnic Toolkits, tips for researching
ethnic and immigrant heritage, downloadable research forms and links to 101 genealogy web sites.
Visitors can also subscribe to the free online newsletter.
Genealogy
http://genealogy-about.com/
A wealth of features useful for searching maps, census resources, wills and property records, countries,
ethnicity and famous ancestors.
Genealogy Charts, Records, and Books
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ruthann/charts/chartsrecbooks.htm
A great place to obtain FREE charts. You can download them to your harddrive to print from there or they can
be emailed to you as an attachment. Includes Ancestor Charts, Family Group Sheets, Individual Data Sheets,
Census Forms, etc.
The Genealogy Home Page
http://www.genhomepage.com/
Gateway site to over 4,000 links in 15 categories. Updated daily.
Genealogy: Pennsylvania
http://www.everton.com/reference/usa/pa.php
Created by Everton's, this list of links includes a research outline to assist you in your Pennsylvania Research,
as well as numerous helpful resource links.
GenealogySpot
http://www.genealogyspot.com
Categorized gateway to online genealogy resources for novices and experienced genealogists alike
Genealogy Today
http://www.genealogytoday.com
Excellent gateway to online genealogy resources. Offers a primer on family research, special tools for family
historians, a Jr. section for children tracing their family tree and other unique features.
Genealogy.org
http://www.genealogy.org/?start=100&week
Links to over 1800 sites having relevancy to genealogical subjects including family history. Ranks the sites by
tracking the number of times each site is accessed in the current week.
GenHelp.org
http://www.genhelp.org
Genealogy Tutorials covering such basic skills as interviewing, record keeping and identification of primary and
secondary information sources. Includes links to specific online resources such as Archives, Libraries, Societies,
Biographies and cemeteries. Information is available in over 10 languages.
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names Online
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/tgn/
Heritage Quest: Genealogy 101
http://www.heritagequest.com/genealogy/help/
Gives basic guidelines for obtaining and following up on death records and discusses in detail the procedures for
searching census, family history library, state county records etc. for family tree information.
In Search of the Elusive Ancestor
http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/fountainofyouth/elusive.html
Search over 7,000,000 names. Links to additional genealogical sites.
National Genealogical Society
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Offers leads to a collection of useful topics, including Immigration Research, an online course about how to conduct
your research, numbering systems used in genealogy, the National Geographic Hall of Fame.
National Archives and Records Administration Genealogy Page
http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/index.html
FAQs, hints, and links for accessing historical and census data from the National Archives. Also links for accessing
individual military records and military unit histories.
Rootsweb:
http://www.rootsweb.com/
"Rootsweb is the oldest and largest FREE genealogy site." Even though this site is now sponsored by
MyFamily.com, it is still free. Rootsweb is a great place for novices and experts alike. This is the home
of Roots Surname & Location lists. Excellent
source for locating others who are researching the same families. Gives contact information so users can share
research. It contains a variety of “how-to’s” and numerous resources leading to personal connections with possible
relatives researching the same Surnames or areas of the country. Their
WorldConnect Project
contains “36+ Million Names Linked in Family Trees,” and
Genseeker, which contains “500,000 documents.” There are links to all areas of the country to search
posted queries or to leave one of your own. Warren County’s
Rootsweb Page: contains histories, biographies, obituaries, cemetery listings, and photos for the Warren County
area in addition to the usual queries and surname index pages.
Rootsweb also sponsors the US GenWeb which includes the
Census Project, in which volunteers are transcribing
the official census for online perusal, the Tombstone Project,
surveys of cemetery headstone transcriptions, and numerous other links to special historical and genealogical resources
submitted by volunteers form all over the world. Although this links specifically to the US pages, which are then
separated into states and counties, they also have links to countries all over the world.
The Soundex Machine
http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/soundexconverter
"The Soundex is a coded last name (surname) index based on the way a name sounds rather than the way it is spelled.
Surnames that sound the same, but are spelled differently, like SMITH and SMYTH, have the same code and are filed
together. The Soundex coding system was developed so that you can find a surname even though it may have been recorded
under various spellings. Knowing a surname's Soundex code is an important first step in research using NARA's census
microfilm holdings (1880-1920)."
SurnameWeb
http://www.surnameweb.org
Millions of surname records and genealogy links. Free web space to post your own photos and family tree. Includes
message boards and chat rooms and Cyberoots, an online journal. Essays cover book recommendations, web
resources, obtaining and interpreting government records and more.
Vital Records Information for Pennsylvania
http://vitalrec.com/pa.html
This site contains information on how and where to obtain vital records at the state and county levels. It also includes
a link to other states.
Warren County Historical Society
http://www.warrenhistory.org/
Located at 210 Fourth Avenue in Warren, PA, the Historical Society has many useful local resources of
interest to genealogists. They also have a card file index for newspaper clippings, family donations and
other local historical items. “Stepping Stones,” the local society’s magazine, is published 3 times each year.
Webring: Genealogy
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=genring;list
Links to every major genealogy search engines and dedicated surname sites.
