~ Early Web Links ~

Rick Crume, a genealogist, writer, and speaker, has assembled an extensive curated directory of genealogy links covering census records, DNA databases, immigration resources, military records, and more. The collection spans dozens of categories with a strong focus on Scandinavian, German, Irish, and Eastern European ancestry research alongside general how-to guides and vital records tools.

DCGenWeb is a volunteer-maintained genealogy resource dedicated to collecting records, histories, and research tools for tracing Washington D.C. family history. Part of the USGenWeb Project, it features place histories, archival records, a searchable name database, and contributions from over a decade of work by coordinator Ray Gurganus.

The Caldwell County TXGenWeb site is a dedicated genealogy resource covering births, marriages, cemeteries, pioneers, and war memorials for Caldwell County, Texas, as part of the larger TXGenWeb project. Coordinated by V Sofge and N Hickman since 1998, it offers a research center and indexed records for anyone tracing family roots in this Texas county.

Susan LeBlanc, an accredited genealogist, shares decades of ancestral research through this blog covering family histories, book reviews, lectures, and published articles on topics ranging from French-Canadian roots to Revolutionary War families. The site offers both personal research discoveries and professional insights, making it a rich resource for anyone tracing New England and colonial American ancestry.

WVGenWeb is West Virginia's branch of the USGenWeb Project, providing a centralized hub for genealogical research across all West Virginia counties. Visitors can explore county coordinator contacts, vital records, coal mine records, military histories, and links to neighboring state GenWeb projects.

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.

Part of the Adams County, Ohio GenWeb Project, this page compiles genealogical records for the Wilson family including land records, death records, marriage and divorce filings, census data, military records, wills, and tombstone photos. Maintained by Pauli Driver Smith, it offers a rich collection of primary source documents and family photos tracing Wilson descendants in Adams County, Ohio from the 1800s onward.

The WIGenWeb Project is a collaborative genealogy resource dedicated to Wisconsin family history research, offering county maps, immigration records, archives, and guides for tracing ancestors in the Badger State. Part of the broader USGenWeb network, it covers vital records, military records, naturalization documents, and local resources organized by county.

Nutfield Genealogy is Heather Wilkinson Rojo's long-running blog dedicated to family history research in New Hampshire, with a focus on the Wilkinson surname, Mayflower descendants, and the historical communities of Londonderry and Nutfield. Recognized by Family Tree Magazine as a top genealogy blog, it blends personal ancestry findings with local New England history, making it a rich resource for anyone tracing roots in the region.

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.