~ Early Web Links ~

Part of the ALGenWeb project, this page presents transcribed Circuit Court minutes from Bibb County, Alabama spanning 1826 to 1836, compiled by Jacquelyn Cox Otts in 1993. Researchers tracing Alabama ancestors will find case-level details including names, dates, and legal proceedings such as divorces, land disputes, and criminal matters drawn directly from the original record books.

Part of the ILGenWeb project for Alexander County, Illinois, this page documents the history and photos of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cairo, tracing its founding in 1866 by German immigrant settlers through its decades of pastors and renovations. It includes rare interior photographs, a detailed congregational history written by church historian Mrs. H. Brinkmeyer, and notes on early founding families like the Lohrs, making it a valuable resource for local and genealogical research.

A genealogy and records resource focused on the Topp family census data, offering historical population and lineage information for researchers tracing this surname. Visitors interested in family history and census records will find this a useful reference for tracking the Topp name across regions and time periods.

KSGenWeb is the Kansas chapter of the USGenWeb Project, offering county-by-county genealogy resources including primary source records, query pages, and historical transcriptions for Kansas researchers. Coordinated by Carolyn Ward, the site covers specialized topics like Kansas Native American genealogy, Civil War records, Swedish and Scottish heritage, and the historical development of Kansas counties.

ORGenWeb is a genealogy resource hub dedicated to Oregon family history research, offering county lists, maps, archives, obituaries, vital records, and pioneer biography indexes. Coordinated by Bob Jenkins and Martha A. Crosley Graham, the site serves as a gateway to Oregon-specific genealogical records including birth, death, marriage, land, and cemetery data.

A comprehensive link directory covering California state resources for genealogists and historians, compiled by V. Chris and Thomas M. Tinney, Sr. as part of their Family Genealogy & History Internet Education Directory. Visitors can explore curated links organized by region (Northern and Southern California) and topic, including archives, databases, government records, library networks, heritage resources, and more.

The Rhode Island USGenWeb Project is a comprehensive genealogy and history resource covering all five counties of Rhode Island, with records spanning cemeteries, census images, maps, family histories, and historical articles. Visitors can search by county or town, browse transcribed gravestone records, access probate and birth records, and connect with county coordinators through mailing lists and query boards.

The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society (SAGHS) has served West Texas genealogists since 1973, offering searchable indexes, cemetery records, a surname registry, and research services focused on the Concho Valley region. Visitors can access newsletters, pioneer certificates, a book store, and a speaker series connecting family history to the broader American story.

Donna DeHoyos shares her personal world on this late-1990s Tripod homepage, introducing her four adult children, granddaughter Sophia, and her passion for online bingo. The site includes a family photo album, a links collection covering Avon and earning-money sites, and a heartfelt mention of her battle with emphysema and support for the EFFORTS community.

The First Settlers of the Shenandoah Valley is a non-profit lineage society founded in 2009 to honor and memorialize those who arrived in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley prior to January 1, 1800. The organization collects and preserves family histories, lineages, and historical records while connecting descendants of early settlers and offering professional genealogy research services for Augusta County, Virginia.