Research
Census Data –Federal
Lists the categories on the Federal Census for 1790 to 1930 along with a map of the U.S. in each census year. Be sure to explore the other links listed, such as, enumeration districts.
External Links
Research
Cyndi’s List
A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
Digital Archives
Wikipedia On-Line Newspaper Archives
Lists multiple countries from around the world and their digital newspaper archives with the name of the paper and the dates covered and whether it is free of if there is a fee.
Digital Archives
Missouri Newspaper Digital Archives
A nice collection of newspapers from around the state. The site has a map to help you narrow down your search geographically.
Research
Ancestry
Large on-line family history resource database. Fee for private use. There is a free version at your public library. You can sign up for a free account which allows you to post your family tree and to see your DNA results. The DNA kit varies in price throughout the year from $59 to $99.
Digital Archives
Historical Newspapers On Line
The University of Pennsylvania’s Historical Newspapers on-line lists over 25 free sites, many of them in Pennsylvania.
Digital Archives
Midcontinent Public Library
Under “Online Information/Research databases/Genealogy” you will find Heritage Quest (a list of all US Census records by census year and indexed, city directories and other helpful features), Newspaper.com (many newspapers from around the U.S.), Fold3 (military records) and Digital Sanborn Maps to name a few. You will need your library card number to log-in. Inside a branch library you can also access Ancestry.com. .
Research
FamilySearch
Site provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon). Searchable by name. Searchable databases and digitized books. The site is free. Information on living persons is not displayed. You can put your family tree on this site along with documents and pictures. There seems to be no limit. This is a way for cousins to add to what you have. The further back you go, the more likely someone else has already entered the information, especially for ancestors in the U.S.
Research
Midwest Genealogy Center
Located in Independence, Missouri, it is a large, public facility with extensive collections of genealogical material and staff to provide help. It is part of the Mid-Continent Library System.
Research
Missouri Secretary of State
This is the Genealogical section of the website. It has online databases of birth and death records, soldiers and judicial records.
