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Reviewed Websites

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Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

Provides interactive maps and timelines documenting all changes in U.S. county boundaries over time.

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths for England and Wales

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Provides access to transcriptions of birth, marriage and death records for England and Wales.

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Bureau of Land Management General Land Office Records

Bureau of Land Management General Land Office Records

Provides access to Federal land title records, survey plats, and more.

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Chicago Ancestors

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Allows users to discover and share information about Chicago history by street address.

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Cyndi’s List

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Provides a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System

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Provides access to the DAR's Ancestor Database, Descendants Database, and other genealogical resources.

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Ellis Island Records

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Provides information about the history of Ellis Island, including a Passenger Search database.

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Find a Grave

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Provides information about cemeteries and individuals who are buried there, including photos and biographical information.

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German Roots

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Provides a basic research guide and a list of online resources for conducting German genealogy.

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Historic Map Works

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Provides a historic digital map database of North America and the World.

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Illinois State Archives

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Houses the digitized public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies.

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Library and Archives Canada

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Provides Canadian genealogical records, including census, military, and immigration records.

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Library of Congress Collection of Sanborn Maps

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Provides a searchable database of fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company and housed by the Library of Congress.

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National Archives of Ireland

National Archives of Ireland

Provides census records and historical information for early 20th century Ireland.

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Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

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Provides access to historical maps from around the world.

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PolishRoots

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Provides resources and links to aid in conducting Polish genealogical research.

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The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database

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Contains information about soldiers and sailors who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.

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USGenWeb

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A portal that provides access to volunteer-maintained genealogy sites for every city and state in the United States.

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