Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
A vital resource for understanding the changing borders of U.S. counties over time. It helps researchers identify the correct jurisdictions for finding historical records
Chronicling America
A Library of Congress project providing free access to digitized American newspapers from 1770 to 1963. It is an essential tool for discovering local news and family obituaries.
Colorado Historic Newspapers
Offers free access to digitized historical newspapers from Colorado. It provides a wealth of local information and genealogical clues for researchers with Colorado ancestors.
David Rumsey Maps
A massive collection of high-resolution historical maps from around the world. It is an invaluable resource for visualizing the geographic context of your ancestors’ lives.
Ellis Island Resource
Provides access to passenger manifests for millions of immigrants who arrived in the U.S. through Ellis Island. It is a primary source for documenting ancestral immigration.
Genealogy Bank
A subscription-based service offering millions of newspapers, obituaries, and government records. It is a powerful tool for finding specific mentions of ancestors in historical news.
Gjenvick-Gjonvik Archives
A massive social history archive focusing on immigration, military history, and ocean travel. It provides unique historical documents and photos for family researchers.
Historical Atlases
Provides interactive maps showing the historical development of the United States. It helps researchers track the formation of states and counties to locate relevant archives.
Hudson River Valley Historical Newspapers
Features digitized newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region. It is a specialized resource for researching families and history in this significant area of New York.
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
A volunteer organization that transcribes passenger ship manifests. It provides a vast collection of searchable arrival records to help researchers find their immigrant ancestors.
New York Historic Newspapers
A free resource providing access to historical newspapers from across New York State. It is essential for discovering local community news and family history details in New York.
Newspapers.com
A leading subscription service for historical newspapers, featuring millions of pages from thousands of publications. It offers powerful search tools for finding ancestors’ stories and obituaries.
U.S. Ship Passenger Lists
A comprehensive guide to online ship passenger lists for U.S. ports. It helps researchers locate immigration records across various databases and historical archives.
