Ancestry.com
For community patrons, Ancestry.com can be searched and used at DeWitt Library.
- Ancestry.com This link opens in a new windowA genealogical research tool containing census records, military records, directories, church histories, family histories, and more. Limit: 5 users at a time
General Genealogy Sites
- USGenWeb ProjectFree resources collected by volunteers throughout the country; each state has a site, plus most counties.
- The Freedmen's Bureau OnlineRecords of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
- Family SearchFree searchable genealogy resource sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
- HistoryHubA large discussion board sponsored by the National Archives. If you're passionate about local or family history, you'll find others here with the same interests.
Immigration to the United States
- Castle Garden: Passenger SearchSearch for ancestors who passed through the Port of New York between 1820 - 1892.
- Ellis Island: Passenger SearchSearch for ancestors who passed through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1892 - 1957.
oogle Translate
- Google Translate
A handy tool for translating documents from another language.
Extras
- Glossary of Genealogical TermsWhen looking at documents, you'll sometimes encounter words you do not know. This glossary by ancestry.com defines some of them.
- Census AbbreviationsCensus records use various abbreviations in the columns; this list explains them.
- Tips on Reading HandwritingReading handwriting - especially faded writing from a long time ago - can be tricky. These tips may help.