Helpful Genealogy Information

The following is written for both beginners ( newbies) and for a reference for veteran genealogists, who are continuing their search.

   Happy Hunting!

     As a genealost knows getting correct information is paramount to a successful conclusion to your genealogy.

     Now where do we begin our search? We begin with what we know and work backwards. We begin with our parents and other relatives, being sure to talk to the oldsters, getting their memories, dates that you can pursue.

    Now let's assume your parent/ parents are deceased, assuming you know the state where death occured you will send for a death certificate.

    Now I have listed the type of information on my grandfather's death certificate.

           1962

           Date of Death
            "       "  Birth
           Birth Place
           Maiden name and birth place of mother.
           Social Security Number
           Last Occupation
           Last Employment and location
           Name of Present Spouse
           Name of town where death occured
           Name of MD or Coroner
           Where and when buried
           Name of Embalmer
           Cause of Death

   Of course there are other types of certificates you can get, I shall list two more for my grandfather.

                1832
  Marriage License Information

   Names
   State married
   Witness ( name) to marriage and residence
   Signature of person performing marriage
  
       Information of Groom and Bride
 
   Age
   Color
   Single or married before
   Occupation
   Birth Place
   Fathers name
   Mother's maiden name

                      1881

    Birth Certificate Information for my Grandfather

    Date
    Sex
    Place
    Name of father
    Name of mother
    Country of father's birth and occupation
    Children by this marriage
    Name and P.O address of medical attendant.

    So the above information would give you a very good profile of who/whom you are researching whether it be parents or not.


    Now let's assume you are ready to begin using your computer as an asset, here are some sites for you.

                      General Information
   Genabloggers
   Genealogy Wise
   About.Com.Genealogy
   Obit Look-Ups--Rootsweb
   R.A.O.G.K   Random acts of genealogical kindness, the US and other countries.
   1940 Census
   U.S. Gen Web Project
   Family Search
   GenealogyWise
   Mail Lists- go to Rootsweb.com
               

                  Specific Sites

  Texas
  Georgia Archives
  Michigan and family history network--genealogy databases
  Civil War Soldiers and sailors system search form
  Virginia Marriages ( Library of Virginia)


      EXTREMELY IMPORTANT

 Historical Societies
     If your family lived in a certain area for a long time they just might have information for you. If they do, then it will probably be best to become a member of said society because sometimes the research rates are lower if you are a member!