Check out my database of Mayflower passengers and resources for researching the passengers and Pilgrims of the Mayflower voyage of 1620.

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Marriage records are found in old church records, state archives, books, newspapers, and family Bibles. Browse this list and see if any of these resources might contain information about your family's marriages.

Churches were a vital part of the community in the past. Baptisms, marriages, deaths and membership records can provide valuable genealogical clues. Check these resources for traces of your ancestors.

When researching your family history, it is important to know what world events were taking place during their lifetimes. Resources containing general history of the past are cataloged here. (See also Military Records).

Genealogy tips, how-to articles, anecdotes and more for genealogists.

So many resources can be easily found, as long as you know what they're called! Use these bibliographies and finding aids to find resources you never knew about. Libraries, electronic catalogs, printed bibliographies, and more..

Photos can be found in various types of resources, however these resources are strictly dedicated to photos and illustrations.

Lengthy genealogies can be found in some of the most unexpected places. The resources shown below are some of the many publications dedicated to specific surnames. Browse the list or enter a surname to search the database. Note: This search does NOT search within the books or resources. It produces results with titles matching your query.

Resources for tracing Native American history, ancestry, geography, and more.

Learn all about the traditions of heraldry, armorial bearings, crests, and coats of arms. Search the database to find a crest bearing your family's name!

Genealogical records from foreign nations (outside USA) can be a challenge to find. Following are some resources to check for other countries such as England, Wales, Italy, Germany and more.

Biographies can offer a wealth of genealogical information about a person and his/her family. These resources contain biographies published in old books and other places. Biographical sketches, genealogies, family histories, and more.

Here you can find information about specific places. Much biographical, genealogical, and historical information is found in these records.

Find clues and family members in user submitted family trees on various sites. You can't always trust the information, but it may provide clues and allow you to get in touch with people researching the same family.

Records pertaining to immigration and groups such as Quakers, Puritans, Dutch, etc.

General genealogical information that doesn't fit into other categories are held here. General genealogy tips, organizations, and more.

There are several websites with cemetery photos and records, but some older records are more obscure, hidden in old books and periodicals. Here you can find online cemetery records and indexes too. (See also the Vital Records category for death records).

Find early maps to help trace your ancestors. Learn about territorial divisions and name changes to make sure you're looking for records in the right places!

These historical books hold valuable information about the people of the past and the places they lived. Nearly all of them can be viewed for free online.

Everything about the Census is found here. Where to find U.S. Census records online for free, which states did their own census and in which years, what information was found on each census, and the new Census Helper, which calculates the birth years of people on the census from 1790-1840.

Find muster rolls, books, pension records, enlistment records, photographs and other materials pertaining to those who served in the American military.

Newspapers hold a wealth of personal information. Birth, marriage and death notices, land transfers, business ventures, crimes, accidents, and more.

Many vital records were published in books you can view online and others are being published on State and local websites.

These are some other great web sites that may prove helpful in your quest for tracing your family's roots.