~ Early Web Links ~

Jolink Genealogy is a dedicated one-name study site tracing the history and emigration of the Jolink family surname and its variants, including Jolinck, Jonink, and related names. This search links page catalogs general and genealogy-specific search engines useful for family history research, with notes on free vs. paid inclusion and Dutch genealogy portals.

INGenWeb is Indiana's branch of the USGenWeb Project, providing a county-by-county gateway to genealogical records, obituaries, cemeteries, military records, and historical resources for all 92 Indiana counties. Volunteers coordinate research materials including census projects, orphan train records, historical maps, and a concise 1926 history of Indiana, making it a comprehensive hub for anyone tracing Hoosier ancestry.

Cousin Russ runs this practical blog dedicated to helping users navigate Family Tree Maker software, covering versions FTM2017 and FTM2019 on both PC and Mac. Posts address real reader questions on topics like census source templates, relationship settings, citations, and undocumented features, making it a handy reference for genealogists using the program.

The NDGenWeb Project is a volunteer-driven genealogy resource covering all 53 counties of North Dakota, listing county formation dates, parent counties, county seats, and coordinator contacts. Part of the larger USGenWeb network, it also links to military veterans records and Dakota Territory historical chronologies, making it a valuable starting point for anyone researching North Dakota ancestry.

Olive Tree Genealogy Blog is a long-running resource maintained alongside the Olive Tree Genealogy website, offering tutorials, obituary transcriptions, genealogy news, book and app reviews, and links to free genealogy records. The blog focuses heavily on Canadian and American ancestry research, with regular posts sharing historical obituaries and tips for tracing family trees.

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.

GenealogyLinks.net is a massive curated directory of over 50,000 links organized by region, covering genealogy resources for the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Researchers can browse birth records, marriage records, census data, and more by country or state, making it an invaluable starting point for tracing family history worldwide.

Part of the TXGenWeb project, this site is dedicated to genealogical research for Robertson County, Texas, coordinated by Jane Keppler. Visitors can explore an extensive collection of records including cemeteries, census data, marriages, deaths, court records, obituaries, military records, and county history to trace their Texas ancestors.

The USGenWeb Tombstone Transcription Project is a volunteer-driven effort to record, photograph, and preserve cemetery inscriptions across the United States and beyond, including military and foreign cemeteries. Coordinated by Rebecca Maloney and Debra Crosby, the project offers resources for joining, submitting surveys, and registering cemeteries to help genealogists trace their ancestors through preserved gravestone records.

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.