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Primary Sources: Genealogy

Let's start at the very beginning. A very good place to start.

Genealogy

-Ancestry Library Edition  

is the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource and contains numerous records in census data, vital records, directories, family histories, military records, photos, and more. It’s an unprecedented online collection of archival materials from North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.  For more information about doing genealogical research, see http://proquest.libguides.com/ancestrylibraryedition.

-FamilySearch

FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization that collects, preserves, digitizes, and makes available genealogical resources.  

-Find a Grave

"Find a Grave's mission is to find, record and present final disposition information from around the world as a virtual cemetery experience."

-National Archives and Records Administration: Resources for Genealogists

The National Archives offers an invaluable guide to aid novice users learn how to perform genealogical research.

-The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation

The Statue of Liberty--Ellis Island Foundation (SOLEIF) was founded in 1982 in an effort to restore and preserve the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The American Family Immigration History Center is available in person and online for users to search the Ellis Island archives for information on family members.

-The United States Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau’s mission is to “serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.” Users can search and browse important topics related to economics, demographics, healthcare, geography, education, etc.

-The USGenWeb Project

This project aims to help genealogists research family members in the United States.