Family Genealogy Directory
Tools To Use In Your In-depth Family Genealogy Research
An in-depth genealogy search involves a great deal more than just the surface type of information that you can locate relatively easily. It requires you to become more of a "detective" and utilize all tools (records) that you can get your hands on. Here are a few of those types of tools that will help you further your research.
Databank Queries - involves asking questions about the subjects you are investigating. These questions can be about people, locations or even items. Any questions you have can be submitted to various genealogical databanks and can be publicized in genealogical mailing lists, web sites, and newsgroups. You can find many computer-based databanks that offer free of charge or fee-based services. You will also find cross-references or full text information such as death notices, daily newspapers, directories etc.
Internet Search Engines - i.e. Google, AllTheWeb, Lycos, Ask Jeeves etc. gives you an opportunity to explore various genealogy web sites. Search engines geared specifically toward genealogy are especially helpful tools if you are seeking certain facts on your ancestors.
Directories - here you have the ability to search for email addresses, postal addresses, and phone numbers. Useful directories include the "white" pages online or various genealogy directories that are available.
Libraries and Genealogical Organizations - your local library is a great place to find historical and genealogical information. Furthermore, members of a genealogical organization can introduce you to other researchers and also assist you with locating historical records. Seek out a local genealogical organization or find one online.
Family History Centers - Salt Lake Family History Library (maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) has the largest genealogical repository in the world. You can submit your family based research in their ancestral file as well as have access to an expansive amount of genealogical resources.
Court Buildings and Repositories - repositories and court buildings store original records that are significant to your search. Censuses, births, marriages death certificates, court documents, wills and deeds can be found there.
Experienced Genealogical Researcher - if you hit a roadblock in your research or experience time constraints, hiring an experienced researcher can be extremely helpful. Ask for an approximate research fee and always check and make sure that person is credible before you agree to hire them.
Genealogists often share information or will even perform research for one another at the library or repository. It may be a worthwhile effort to contact a professional genealogist to help in your search.
Databank Queries - involves asking questions about the subjects you are investigating. These questions can be about people, locations or even items. Any questions you have can be submitted to various genealogical databanks and can be publicized in genealogical mailing lists, web sites, and newsgroups. You can find many computer-based databanks that offer free of charge or fee-based services. You will also find cross-references or full text information such as death notices, daily newspapers, directories etc.
Internet Search Engines - i.e. Google, AllTheWeb, Lycos, Ask Jeeves etc. gives you an opportunity to explore various genealogy web sites. Search engines geared specifically toward genealogy are especially helpful tools if you are seeking certain facts on your ancestors.
Directories - here you have the ability to search for email addresses, postal addresses, and phone numbers. Useful directories include the "white" pages online or various genealogy directories that are available.
Libraries and Genealogical Organizations - your local library is a great place to find historical and genealogical information. Furthermore, members of a genealogical organization can introduce you to other researchers and also assist you with locating historical records. Seek out a local genealogical organization or find one online.
Family History Centers - Salt Lake Family History Library (maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) has the largest genealogical repository in the world. You can submit your family based research in their ancestral file as well as have access to an expansive amount of genealogical resources.
Court Buildings and Repositories - repositories and court buildings store original records that are significant to your search. Censuses, births, marriages death certificates, court documents, wills and deeds can be found there.
Experienced Genealogical Researcher - if you hit a roadblock in your research or experience time constraints, hiring an experienced researcher can be extremely helpful. Ask for an approximate research fee and always check and make sure that person is credible before you agree to hire them.
Genealogists often share information or will even perform research for one another at the library or repository. It may be a worthwhile effort to contact a professional genealogist to help in your search.
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