December 31, 2013

Marriage Index: Mississippi and Florida, 1800-1900

This database contains information on approximately 154,000 individuals who were married between 1800 and 1900 in Mississippi and 37,000 individuals who were married between 1823 and 1900 in Florida (191,000 individuals total). It brings together previously uncollected marriage records and gives you easy access to information that you would otherwise need to obtain from a county office.

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December 30, 2013

Marriage Index: West Virginia, 1863-1900

This database contains information on approximately 177,000 individuals who were married between 1863 and 1900 in select West Virginia counties. Fully indexed, it is a great resource because it brings together previously uncollected marriage records and gives you easy access to information that you would otherwise have to obtain from local sources.

Since all but three of West Virginia's counties were established prior to June 20, 1863 (when West Virginia was admitted to the Union), counties in existence prior to this date were governed by the same laws as other Virginia counties. In 1853, Virginia began requiring county clerks to keep marriage registers and issue marriage licenses. Individuals who applied for a license between May and June of 1863 may appear in Virginia records as well as West Virginia records. In rare cases, a marriage license may have been applied for in Virginia but recorded in West Virginia.

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December 29, 2013

Your Family Tree in the American Revolution

Ready to find your family’s revolutionary roots? Even if you know the name of an ancestor who fought in the American Revolution, you’ll still want to march back through history to be sure you have the right man – and the right family... 

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December 25, 2013

Marriage Index: New Jersey, 1680-1900

This database brings together previously uncollected marriage records for approximately 179,000 individuals married in New Jersey between 1680 and 1900.

Listings Include:- Name of each spouse.
- Marriage date Location of the marriage County where the marriage was recorded.
- Where to find copies of your ancestor's original marriage record so that you can obtain even more detailed family history information.


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10 Census Questions That Lead to Answers

Here are 10 of our favorite next-step clues from the census. Use them to learn more about your family’s history and craft a few new searches, too! 
  
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December 22, 2013

Black Sheep: 10 Things to Know

Looking for the shady characters in your own family tree? Whether they were bootleggers or brothel owners, black sheep are some of the most interesting ancestors you’ll ever trace. Our 10 Things to Know will help you figure out why – and where to turn to herd your own family’s black sheep...

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December 21, 2013

Marriage Index: New York City, 1600s-1800s

This database contains listings of more than 411,000 individuals who were married in or near New York City between 1622 and 1899. While over 90% of the marriages included in this database were recorded in New York City and its boroughs, some were recorded on Long Island or elsewhere in the state. In addition, approximately 300 of the records are from Connecticut or New Jersey.

Listings Include:For each listed individual, information you can obtain includes his or her marriage date, the county in which the marriage was recorded, and where to find more detailed information about the marriage. For about 65% of the listings, you can also find the name of the individual's spouse.

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December 20, 2013

Genealogical Records: New York, 1675-1920

This database is a comprehensive index of more than 600,000 individuals who lived in New York between 1675 and 1920. It indexes a broad range of New York records including passenger lists, land records, city directories, and census records. This index helps you locate a particular individual at a specific place and point in time.

Listings Include:In general, each record in the index tells you about an event, giving the individual's name and the year and location in which the event took place. Each record typically also tells you what the source of this information is, so you can refer to the original materials for more detailed information about the individual. Knowing a name, location, and year may help you find your ancestor in other records of genealogical value, which are not necessarily included in this index.

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December 19, 2013

Marriage Index: Georgia, 1851-1900

This database contains information on approximately 277,000 individuals who were married in Georgia between 1851 and 1900. It is a great resource because it includes information on marriages that occurred before marriages were registered with the state and brings together previously uncollected marriage records.

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10 Things to Know: Passenger Lists

Ready to see where it all started? Passenger arrival lists can provide clues – and answers – about your family’s arrival in America. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve hit a roadblock, our "10 Things to Know" can help you with the answers you need...

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December 18, 2013

Marriage Index: Ohio, 1851-1900

This database contains information on approximately 272,000 individuals who were married in Ohio between 1851 and 1900. It includes information on marriages that occurred before marriage licenses were required and brings together previously uncollected information.

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December 17, 2013

Marriage Index: Tennessee, 1851-1900

This database contains information on approximately 439,000 individuals who were wed in Tennessee. Tennessee's settlers came largely from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In addition, many Scotch-Irish traveled through the Shenandoah Valley to reach Tennessee territory. The state's marriage records have been maintained consistently throughout its history and marriages that occurred between 1851 and 1900 in selected Tennessee counties have been included in this datebase.

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December 16, 2013

Marriage Index: Missouri, 1851-1900

Missouri's central location attracted settlers from many different locations including New England, the Ohio Valley, the Appalachian region, the South, as well as Germany and other European nations. Because of this, Missouri family history information will be of interest to a great many researchers. This database contains information on approximately 409,000 individuals who were married in Missouri between 1851 and 1900. It includes information on marriages that occurred before marriage licenses were required and brings together previously uncollected information.

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December 14, 2013

One Great Family

Learn more about your genealogy, and your German ancestry as well, as you begin your family search with the following steps:

Be aware of, and record the genealogical knowledge that you already possess.  Talk with knowledgeable relatives regarding the ancestors that you are currently researching.

Connect, Collaborate and Learn
Even if you do not have access to relatives, or your relatives know little regarding your common ancestors, OneGreatFamily offers a simple solution which will help you to find more information regarding your German ancestry. The solution is collaboration. With OneGreatFamily, members have the opportunity to collaborate with thousands of OneGreatFamily members who submit names from over 80 countries worldwide. Finding your German ancestry via personal research is not nearly as effective as collaborating with thousands of people who are researching a common family tree.


How Does it Work?
  1. Members contribute their own family tree information
  2. OneGreatFamily searches and sifts through names for genealogy connections
  3. Members review the suggested 'genealogical matches' and approve them when desired
  4. Then, members sit back and relax while OneGreatFamily continues to review its database and expand the original-online family tree

OneGreatFamily Works for You
With OneGreatFamily, you simply enter the genealogical information that you have already, and then OneGreatFamily will search its database, and sift through names in order to find connections which match your family tree chart. With OneGreatFamily, you do not have to enter query after query, and then sift through thousands of names which are not likely to be related to your search. OneGreatFamily continually reviews its database and provides accurate search results.




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December 13, 2013

Marriage Index: Kentucky, 1851-1900

This database contains information on approximately 318,000 individuals who were married in sixty-two Kentucky counties between 1851 and 1900...

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December 11, 2013

Marriage Index: Massachusetts, 1633-1850

This database contains an index to approximately 837,500 marriage records for individuals from Massachusetts who were married between 1633 and 1850. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered.

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December 10, 2013

Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History

In the groundbreaking NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? seven celebrities-Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, and Spike Lee-went on an emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really are, and millions of viewers caught the genealogy bug. With the official companion guide, anyone can learn how to chart their family's unique path. Featuring step-by-step instructions from Megan Smolenyak, one of America's top genealogical researchers, this book offers everything readers need to know to start the journey into their past, from digging through old photos, to finding the best online resources...

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Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, and VA, 1660-1850

This database contains indexes to approximately 1,200,000 individuals from 333 counties in five states. Some Tennessee marriage records are from newspaper collections. Some Virginia records are from ecclesiastical marriage collections. Some West Virginia records date from prior to its statehood...

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December 9, 2013

Marriage Index: IL, IN, 1790-1850

This database contains indexes to approximately 190,238 marriage records from Illinois and Indiana. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered.

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December 8, 2013

Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree

You're introduced to a stranger who shares your last name. 
Don't you always wonder, "Could we be related?"

Thanks to breakthrough science in the rapidly growing world of genetics, it's now possible to find out. Trace Your Roots with DNA is the first comprehensive guide to this amazing new field. With genetic testing (don't worry—no needles, medical privacy is assured, and you don't have to dig up your dead relatives), you'll be able to knock down genealogical brick walls. The fascinating results can tell you:

- If you're related to someone with the same or similar last name
- Which region your African ancestors came from
- If that family rumor of adoption is ­really true
- Whether or not you ­really have a Native American ancestor—and more!
- Most important, you'll find out how the tests work, which ones to use, where to get them, and how to read your results. Join the future of genealogy, and learn to Trace Your Roots with DNA.

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Marriage Index: GA, 1754-1850

This database contains indexes to approximately 84,624 marriage records from 76 Georgia counties. The earliest records are for Effingham (1754), though most counties have records beginning in the 1800s. Counties not included are: Appling, Baker, Bryan, Burke, Clinch, Cobb, Dade, Gordon, Gwinnett, Heard, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, McIntosh, Twiggs, Walker, and Ware. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered.

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December 3, 2013

Marriage Index: AZ, CA, ID, NV, 1850-1951

This database contains indexes to approximately 146,000 marriage records from selected counties in Arizona, California, Idaho, and Nevada. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered.

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December 2, 2013

Marriage Index: Maryland, 1655-1850 (Free Genealogy Lookup)

This database contains an alphabetical listing of approximately 258,000 individuals who were married in Maryland between 1655 and 1850. Calvert county is not included since the courthouse burned in 1882 and most records were destroyed. In addition Garrett, Howard, and Wicomico counties are not included since they were formed after 1850. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered.

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December 1, 2013

Marriage Index: Iowa, 1851-1900 (Free Genealogy Lookup)

Approximately 157,000 individuals who were married between 1851 and 1900 in select Iowa counties.


Marriage indexes can save you research time by telling you that a particular marriage record containing your ancestor's name exists. With the information provided, you may be able to find a newspaper announcement, which may provide more details about the bride, groom, and their families.

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