Genealogy & Family History
140 sites
https://marshaswarrickweb.com/census/1840anderson.htm
Marsha's Warrick Web is a genealogy resource dedicated to helping researchers trace ancestors in Warrick County, Indiana, with transcribed census records, cemetery inscriptions, court documents, military records, and vital records. This particular page presents the 1840 Anderson Township census data contributed by volunteers, listing heads of household with detailed age and gender breakdowns for each family.
http://joeant.com/DIR/cat/3940/Genealogy
JoeAnt.com hosts a curated web directory focused on genealogy resources, listing sites for ancestor searches, family tree research, obituary databases, ethnic records, heraldry, and surname lookups. A well-organized gateway to dozens of genealogy tools and databases, it covers everything from beginner guides to specialized resources like military records and international family history searches.
http://genealogytoolbox.com/
Helm's Genealogy Toolbox, created by Matthew L. Helm and first appearing in 1994, claims the title of the oldest comprehensive genealogy and local history index on the web. Visitors can search a full-text index of genealogy resources or browse by U.S. state to find links pointing to research tools and local history materials across the country.
https://charlemagne.org/
The Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the United States of America is a patriotic lineage society founded in 1939 for proven descendants of Emperor Charlemagne, incorporating traditions of chivalry, heraldry, and historical preservation. The site outlines membership criteria, the organization's objectives, and its annual black-tie dinner in Washington, DC, making it a unique resource for those researching Carolingian ancestry.
https://avotaynu.com/csi/csi-home.htm
The Consolidated Jewish Surname Index (CJSI), presented by Avotaynu, provides searchable access to over 699,000 surnames drawn from 42 genealogical databases containing more than 7.3 million records. Using the Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex System for phonetic grouping, it is an invaluable tool for anyone researching Jewish family history and tracing surname variants across historical records.
https://usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/railroads
Part of the NEGenWeb Project, this site documents Nebraska's rich railroad history with sections covering railroad accidents, worker biographies, job descriptions, and the railroads that served each county. Genealogists will find it especially useful for tracing ancestors who worked on or traveled the Iron Road across Nebraska, including records from the Railway Express Agency spanning 1850 to 1975.
https://beckysgraceandglory.blogspot.com/
Becky Thompson's genealogy blog traces her family connections through cemetery visits, historical records, and FamilySearch research across Idaho and beyond. Posts feature surname studies, headstone photography, and discoveries like unusual naming patterns in 19th-century families that bring ancestors to vivid life.
https://surnamesupersearch.com/
Created by Ian Mold, this site aggregates free genealogy search engines covering over 9 billion records across passenger lists, census data, cemetery records, military rosters, and immigration databases from dozens of countries. It serves as a one-stop directory for family history researchers, linking to major resources like Ellis Island, Castle Garden, RootsWeb, and the Mormon Church's International Genealogical Index.
http://blogfinder.genealogue.com/
Genealogy Blog Finder is a specialized directory and search engine tracking over 1,780 genealogy blogs, organized into categories like Genetic Genealogy, Cemeteries, Single Surname, and African-American research. It offers a searchable index of blog posts alongside a map of recent blogging activity, making it an invaluable hub for family history researchers looking to connect with others.
https://lagenweb.org/
LAGenWeb is a volunteer-driven project providing free access to Louisiana genealogy records organized by parish, part of the larger USGenWeb network established in 1996. Visitors can search ancestor databases, explore parish-level sites, browse old maps, and find research tips without paying for access.