| FamilySearch.com |
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This
is a free resource for finding historical data and document
images for individuals.
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| Find
a Grave.com -- Need a photo of a headstone? |
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This is a wonderful
free resource
for finding and sharing grave site information and images
of headstones. The
information has been posted by contributors, so not every
grave is listed. However, over 76 million grave memorials
have been contributed.
You can
search by name or cemetery.
Individual memorials often have biographies, links to related
family memorials, and an image
of the headstone. If there is no photo, you can submit a
"Photo Request". You will be notified by email
when the request has been fulfilled.
If you cannot find the individual for whom you are searching, it is free and
easy
to
become
a contributor/member and add them to the database of memorials.
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| Social
Security Death Index -- GenealogyBank.com |
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If you are looking
for the death date of a family member who may have had a
social security number, this is the best free resource.
The birth and death dates, and last known city of residence
are available. However, actual Social Security numbers are NOT available.
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| Cyndi's
List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet |
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This is a free resource.
Cyndi has created a list of over 309,834 genealogy web
sites, which are categorized in several ways.
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| Google
Books |
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This is a free resource.
Many of the citations have images of the actual pages. One
can search by keywords, such as names, places, events, etc.
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| Ancestry.com |
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You can search Ancestry.com for
free, but cannot see records unless you subscribe. If you find a record you want to view, you can use Ancestry.com
for free at
most public libraries. This is a great way to get started
on your family history.
If you choose to purchase a subscription, you get added benefits.
You can create an Ancestry Family Tree online and the Ancestry system will search
for
all possible
documents related to each individual on your tree. If at a later date
another
possible document is located you will be notified by email.
Probably the greatest benefit is the ability to find other living individuals
with
the
same
family
history. We know of an instance where a woman found her previously unknown 3rd
Cousin. They are now able to share information and photos.
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