National Archives Genealogy Page
The National Archives and Records Administration site provides links to information that will assist in using NARA records for genealogical research.
Research Resources
National Genealogy Society
Home page of the society with access to their library catalog and other information about their services and programs.
Newspaper Archive
Historical newspaper images from United States newspapers, including The Capital, from 1877 – 2023.
Statue of Liberty - Passenger Ship Search
A searchable index of immigrants who came through Ellis Island run by The Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation. One time registration is required to see passenger records.
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database
Search for information on over 36,000 slaving voyages. Includes the African Names Database, which holds the names of over 91,000 Africans taken from slave ships and African trading sites.
Vital Records Information
Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) site with information about where to obtain vital records from each state, territory, and county of the United States.
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