Reviewed Websites
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
Provides interactive maps and timelines documenting all changes in U.S. county boundaries over time.
Births, Marriages, and Deaths for England and Wales
Provides access to transcriptions of birth, marriage and death records for England and Wales.
Bureau of Land Management General Land Office Records
Chicago Ancestors
Allows users to discover and share information about Chicago history by street address.
Cyndi’s List
Provides a categorized and cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Research System
Provides access to the DAR's Ancestor Database, Descendants Database, and other genealogical resources.
Ellis Island Records
Provides information about the history of Ellis Island, including a Passenger Search database.
Find a Grave
Provides information about cemeteries and individuals who are buried there, including photos and biographical information.
German Roots
Provides a basic research guide and a list of online resources for conducting German genealogy.
Historic Map Works
Illinois State Archives
Houses the digitized public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies.
Library and Archives Canada
Provides Canadian genealogical records, including census, military, and immigration records.
Library of Congress Collection of Sanborn Maps
Provides a searchable database of fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company and housed by the Library of Congress.
National Archives of Ireland
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
PolishRoots
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database
Contains information about soldiers and sailors who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
USGenWeb
A portal that provides access to volunteer-maintained genealogy sites for every city and state in the United States.