Anne Arundel County Public Library

Recommended Sites - Genealogy
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		Access Newpaper Archives
			Historical newspaper images from papers across the country and in Maryland including the Capital from 1877 – 2007. Access available in-branch and remotely. Use this link for remote access

		AfriGeneas
			A great starting place for African-American genealogy. Provides links to specific Internet sites and has a searchable surname index.

		American Family Immigration History Center
			A searchable index of immigrants who came through Ellis Island run by the Ellis Island Foundation. One time registration is required to see passenger records.
		Ancestry Library Edition
			Genealogy data from Ancestry.com including U.S. Census records from 1790-1930; state, military and immigration records. Searchable by name, location and year. In library use only.
		Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
			Anne Arundel County historical society site with calendar of events and links to other county history resources.
		Anne Arundel County Genealogical Society
			Anne Arundel Genealogical Society homepage.
		Castle Garden
			Searchable database of 10 million immigrants who arrived from 1830 through 1892 at Castle Garden, New York City’s first immigration center.
		Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
			Comprehensive index to genealogy related WEB sites on the Internet, an excellent place to start your research.
		DAR Library
			Home page of the Daughters of the American Revolution with access to their online catalog of genealogical material.
		Family Search
			Administered by the Mormon Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, this site provides access to their databases and links to other resources.
		Genealogy Page
			The National Archives and Records Administration site providing online links that will assist in using NARA records.
		HeritageQuest
			Genealogy data: U.S.Census records 1790-1930, over 25,000 original page images of full-text family and local histories, etc. Database subscription provided by Sailor.In branches and remotely: For remote access enter your library card number at the prompt. Users may need to disable firewall, other security software(You can leave anitvirus software running)and enable cookies to use remotely.
		Maryland Historical Society
			Site describes the facility in Baltimore and its services. Links to other historical and geneaological societies.
		Maryland Land Records
			Digital repository for all instruments recorded and verified for inclusion in land record volumes by the Clerk of the Circuit Court offices of Maryland’s counties and Baltimore City, and related indices. User creates free account.
		Maryland State Archives
			Information on archives' services, plus a wealth of historical information. A searchable database provides citations. Some digitized full text is available.
		National Genealogy Society
			Home page of the society with access to their library catalog and other information about their services and programs.
		Rootsweb
			The oldest genealogy resource on the Internet including the Roots Surname database with over a half a million surnames that is maintained by volunteers.
		University of South Florida African Heritage Project
			The site’s mission is to rediscover records that document the names and lives of former slaves, freepersons and their descendants.
		US Gen WEB Project
			Provides access to Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and state of the United States, and is maintained by volunteers.
		Vital Records Information
			This site contains information about where to obtain vital records from each state, territory and county of the United States.