Genealogy

For databases containing articles and other information, see our History & Biography databases page.

Comprehensive Sites

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet

http://www.cyndislist.com/

A comprehensive site for Missouri resources: government, history, libraries, archives, museums, electronic mailing lists, maps, military records, newspapers, research services, churches, supplies, surname lists, cemeteries, census records, organizations and societies, and links to USGenWeb pages.

Family Workings Genealogy

http://www.familyworkings.com/main.htm

This site features several free, searchable databases: adoption records, obituaries, cemetery records, and others. Includes two GEDCOM databases, which are browsable by surname. Offers names of volunteers who will search specific sources for specific information on request.

RootsWeb.com

http://www.rootsweb.com

Includes a searchable surname list, electronic mailing list, information for subscribing to genealogy periodicals, and a form for searching the Social Security Death Index. See especially the World Connect Project, which links GEDCOM files submitted by genealogists. An introduction to GEDCOM and directions for saving files in this format are available for various software products.

USGen Web Project

http://www.usgenweb.org

Provides links to state- and county-level genealogical information and on-going projects. Includes information on volunteering to transcribe or proofread census records.

Yahoo's List on Genealogy

http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/History/Genealogy/

Specialized Resources

Interment.net (Cemetery Records)

http://www.interment.net

Use this site to locate cemeteries by country, state, and county. Name, address, and a location description are given for each. Site also includes a newsletter and searchable database of burial records.

Heraldry on the Internet

http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/index.htm

Search for a coat of arms by surname or location. Also includes an online version of Pimbley's Dictionary of Heraldry, clip art images, and software downloads for programs that generate coats of arms. Some links to family pages are included.

Organizations & Services

Association of Professional Genealogists

http://www.apgen.org/

Includes information about membership, meetings, publications and local chapters. Of particular interest is information on becoming a professional genealogist and tips on hiring a professional to do research.

Board for Certification of Genealogists

http://www.bcgcertification.org/

Information on the certification process and how to become a certified genealogist.

Familysearch Internet Genealogy Service

http://www.familysearch.org

Search this database for ancestors' names or browse for information by category: census, court records, land records, military records, heraldry information. Also includes links to genealogy sites and services. Register with this site to add your own links or family information to the databases. Produced and maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Federation of Genealogy Societies

http://www.fgs.org

This site provides information on how genealogical societies may join the Federation and discusses member benefits, publications, and preservation projects.

GenExchange

http://www.genexchange.com

Search various databases for surnames: vital records, land records, immigration/naturalization and ship passenger lists, and church records. Also has directories to religious and research organizations. Available information varies with each state and county.

The USGenNet Index of Online U.S. State and Local Historical & Genealogical Societies

http://www.usgennet.org/~socadmin/

Locate links to genealogical societies by state, including the District of Columbia.

National Genealogical Society

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org

This site includes basic genealogy research tips and links to other societies. Of particular interest is consumer advocacy information regarding genealogy products and publications.

Historical Societies, Libraries, & Research Centers

Genealogists/Family Historians (National Archives)

http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/index.html

Information about the National Archives facilities in Washington, D.C. and regional offices, publications for sale, and educational workshops. Also has online guides to genealogy and links to selected organizations.

State Historical Society of Missouri

http://www.umsystem.edu/shs/index.shtml

Includes information on the Society's extensive genealogy and map collection, newspaper library, and photograph and art collections, as well as information on Society membership and how to do genealogical research. Note especially the list of links to other Missouri genealogy sites.