Thursday, March 8, 2007

Genealogy Resources From The National Archives

Want to get serious about genealogy research? Check out the Genealogists and Family Historians Page on the website of The National Archives and Records Administration.

The wealth of genealogy-related information you'll find there includes advice on how to begin researching your family history, as well as guidelines on using the following records from the National Archives:

  • Census Records
  • Military Records
  • Immigration Records
  • Naturalization Records
  • Land Records

Though most of the records listed above are not available on the website itself-you'll have to visit the National Archives in person to do that-you'll nonetheless find the tips on how to research them, indispensable once you do make your visit.

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