Genealogy & Family History
138 sites
https://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=20
The Illinois State Genealogical Society's Prairie Pioneers program certifies descendants of early Illinois settlers, with over 4,000 pioneers recognized since its 1982 founding during the state's Bicentennial celebration. Visitors can learn about the three certificate tiers covering Illinois residency from before statehood through 1880, download application forms, and browse the index of certified pioneers.
https://wigenwebsites.org/
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.
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https://dariah.tripod.com/
Zara's personal homepage from the Tripod era covers her biodata, family, friends, and a variety of interests including Java programming, zodiac signs, and computer tips. The site reflects a Malaysian university student's online presence, with connections to UiTM, Universiti Utara Malaysia, and a TKC alumni page for the class of 92/93.
http://firstsettlersshenandoahvalley.com/
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.
http://nativeweb.org/resources/genealogy_tracing_roots_
NativeWeb's genealogy resource section curates links and references for tracing Indigenous ancestry, covering American Indian, First Nations, and African-Native heritage research. This specialized directory includes listings for Black Indian genealogy, the Five Civilized Tribes, the USGenWeb Project, and other tools for those researching Native American family roots.
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://algenweb.org/bibb/court/minutes/1826circuitmin.html
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.
https://genealogy-links.co.uk/html/more.links.html
UK Genealogy-Links is a comprehensive link directory curating hundreds of genealogical resources for researchers tracing British family histories, with a focus on census records, parish registers, probate records, and county-specific archives. It covers national and international sources alongside dedicated sections for Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Suffolk.
https://lan-opc.org.uk/
The Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project provides free genealogical and local history data for Lancashire, England, including parish registers and census records. It is part of the broader OPC network, making historical records freely accessible to family history researchers tracing Lancashire ancestry.
https://saghs-tx.org/
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.