Genealogy & Family History
140 sites
http://geneaholic.com/
Randy Seaver's long-running genealogy blog chronicles his daily research sessions, covering ancestor discoveries, DNA matches, and tools like RootsMagic, AncestryDNA, and MyHeritage. With hundreds of posts dating back to 2007, it offers a detailed personal record of active family history research alongside news and commentary from the genealogy community.
https://migenweb.org/
MIGenWeb is a volunteer-run genealogy project affiliated with USGenWeb, offering free historical and genealogical resources for the state of Michigan organized by county. Visitors can explore Michigan's history, research family records, and connect with volunteers who contribute data across the state's many counties.
https://power.idgenweb.org/americanfalls1925.html
Part of the USGenWeb project, this page preserves rare historical photographs of American Falls, Idaho as it appeared in 1925 before three-quarters of the town was relocated to higher ground due to dam construction. The collection includes over 30 labeled images of churches, hotels, schools, bridges, and business blocks, offering a vivid visual record of a community lost to relocation.
http://lamarcountytx.org/
A comprehensive genealogy and family history resource dedicated entirely to Lamar County, Texas, compiled by a team of local researchers. Visitors can explore census records, cemetery records, marriage records, Bible records, military pension records, family trees, and much more, all organized for tracing ancestry in this northeastern Texas county.
https://spgstx.org/
The South Plains Genealogical Society (SPGS) is a Lubbock, Texas-based organization dedicated to helping people trace their family histories and ancestral roots. Their site offers resources for local, state, national, and world genealogy research, along with meeting info, surname research, an award-winning newsletter called South Plains Roots, and a podcast.
https://usgenwebsites.org/MEGenWeb
MEGenWeb is a free genealogical resource dedicated to Maine family history, serving as a gateway to county-level genealogical sites across the entire state. Part of the larger USGenWeb project, it offers histories, places, and research resources to help visitors trace their Maine ancestors.
http://academic-genealogy.com/californiastateinformation.htm
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.
https://ftmuser.blogspot.com/
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.
http://txgenweb.org/
The TXGenWeb Project is a volunteer-driven genealogical and historical effort covering all counties in Texas, offering free access to online databases, surname queries, vital records, cemetery listings, and local historical background. Part of the larger USGenWeb network, it serves as a gateway to county-level resources that help researchers trace their Texas ancestors and explore regional history.
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.