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Genealogy Resources on the Internet: http://www.camden.lib.nj.us/pathfinders/genresou.htm
This is the genealogy pathfinder maintained by the Camden County Library. It includes sites for getting started with genealogical research, pathfinders and megasites, publications and organizations, mailing lists and newsgroups, genealogy sites for New Jersey research (under People and Places) and sites for selected countries and ethnic groups. Check out the Super Cool Websites for charts and forms, census information, heraldry, software, surnames, vital records, and more.Subject (s)
Genealogy
NJ State Library Genealogical Resources on the Web: http://www.njstatelib.org/Collections_and_Services/Genealogy/
This web site has links to NJ libraries with genealogical collections, the NJ State Archives, and the NJ Historical Commission. It has links specifically for NJ genealogy and also general genealogy research.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Specific Resources
Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy 1718-1820: http://www.ibiblio.org/laslave/
Use this site to locate individual slaves who lived in Louisiana between the years of 1718 and 1820. Data from over 100,000 descriptions of slaves found in documents in Louisiana between 1718 and 1821 are included. You can search by gender, racial designation, or plantation location.
Subject (s)
Genealogy
Behind the Name: the etymology and history of first names: http://www.behindthename.com/
This site provides the etymology and history of first names and provides a list of references used to locate the information provided. You can search by name or by keyword or possible meanings of a name.Subject (s)
Genealogy | Reference
Camden County Historical Society: http://www.cchsnj.com
This is the home page for the Camden County Historical Society. It provides information about their hours, location, library holdings, events, and more.Subject (s)
Genealogy | New Jersey - History | New Jersey - Organizations
Casualties from the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/research_topics/korea_and_vietnam_casualties.html
The U.S. National Archives & Records Administration has data files of U.S. military casualties from the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The lists are available for each state and are sorted alphabetically by last name of victim or by home of record,Subject (s)
History - General | Genealogy
Cemetery Junction: http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/
A directory of cemeteries within the United States, arranged by state (over 20,000); family cemeteries (over 16,000); and those of Australia (over 300). Search by cemetery or family name. There are related articles; links to obituaries; genealogical societies in the U.S., Canada, and Australia; and more.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Cemetery Records Online: http://www.interment.net/Default.htm
Search for burial information worldwide at this site. U.S. information includes a national directory, a directory by state, and a list of veterans cemeteries including persons buried in them.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Dead People Server: http://www.dpsinfo.com/dps/index.html
A home-cooked site, but useful when taken for what it's worth... The Dead People Server is simply a list of interesting celebrities who are, or might plausibly be dead. Not sure if someone has passed on to the next world? Check here. NOT RECOMMENDED AS A FINAL AUTHORITY. Check out the sister site, Find-a-Grave (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html), which allows you to search for gravesites by name or location.Subject (s)
Biography | Genealogy
Find a Grave: http://www.findagrave.com/index.html
Find famous and non-famous graves by name, location, claim to fame, birth and death dates. Includes links for cemeteries and surnames.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Gloucester County Historical Society: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgchs/
This is the home page for the Gloucester County Historical Society. Camden County residents may be interested in this page for genealogical information because the area was in Gloucester County until 1844 when Camden County was formed. The page includes hours, location, library holdings, events, and more.Subject (s)
Genealogy | New Jersey - History | New Jersey - Organizations
Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center: http://www.redcross.org/services/intl/holotrace/
The Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center is a national clearinghouse from the American Red Cross designed to help people find the fate of persons missing as a result of the Holocaust. The Center will accept cases to trace persons separated in Europe between 1933 and 1957 as a result of Nazi actions. There is no charge for this service.Subject (s)
History - General | Genealogy
NARA Archival Research Catalog: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/arc/
Search the Archival Research Catalog of the NARA's holdings. There are basic and advanced search features. The Search Tips page is especially helpful to new searchers of this site.Subject (s)
History - General | Genealogy
National Gravesite Locator: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1
The National Gravesite Locator is part of the Veterans Administration web site. The public can access the records for veterans buried at 120 cemeteries since the Civil War. Information includes name, dates of birth and death, military service dates, service branch and rank if known, cemetery information and grave location.Subject (s)
History - General | Genealogy
National Obituary Archive: http://www.arrangeonline.com
The National Obituary Archive has obituaries and death record information on more than 55 million individuals. The advanced search feature allows you to search by name, location, and approximate dates. Recent obituaries of notable individuals are listed and there is a search box for celebrities.Subject (s)
Biography | Genealogy
National Personnel Records Center: http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records.html
The National Personnel Records Center has millions of military personnel, health, and medical records of discharged and deceased veterans. This site has information for how veterans and the next-of-kin of deceased veterans can obtain copies of their military records.Subject (s)
Genealogy
New Jersey Vital Records: http://www.vitalrec.com/nj.html
This page contains information about where to obtain copies of New Jersey vital records, such as birth & death certificates, marriage licenses & divorce decrees. See the guidelines for information on how to order vital records. Check the related links for additional information on New Jersey and ordering vital records. (annotation from website)Subject (s)
New Jersey - Government | Genealogy
ObitCentral: http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/
This database contains over 200,000 full-text obituaries indexed from online archives of newspapers and websites. This massive index contains obituaries from many locations and timeframes and continues to grow. Some of the obituaries that have been contributed have a reference to the newspaper from which they came; some don't. If you are researching a particular surname, this will be a valuable resource for you. (annotation from website) The site includes a link for local obituary searches by state and then by county.Subject (s)
Genealogy
ObitFinder (from Legacy.com): http://www.legacy.com/Legacy.asp
Find recent obituaries from more than 1,000 newspapers. You can search by name, newspaper or keyword. This database includes Canada.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Obituary Daily Times: http://www.rootsweb.com/~obituary/
The Obituary Daily Times is a daily index of published obituaries. It is distributed freely and has approximately 1500 to over 2000 entries a day. This is an index and does not provide the actual obituary but provides the name of the newspaper in which it was published. (annotation from website)
Obtaining Enumeration Districts for the 1910 and 1930 Censuses: http://stevemorse.org/census/index.html
This web site helps you find the Enumeration Districts for the 1910 and 1930 censuses by street.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Pennsylvania State Archives: http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/
Use this site to view online historical records maintained at the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg. The Archives Records Information Access System (ARIAS) is designed to facilitate citizen access to archival records created by all branches and levels of Pennsylvania State Government. Records series currently online or in the process of being digitized are:
Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File (Live)
World War I Service Medal Application Cards (Live)
Spanish American War Veterans' Card File of United States Volunteers (Live)
Civil War Veterans' Card File (planned)
Mexican Border Campaign Veterans' Card File (planned)
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Genealogy | History - General
Social Security Death Index: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm
This is a great site for locating information on deceased individuals who have received Social Security benefits. Information includes birth and death date, Social Security number, residence at the time of the final benefit, and location where the orginal application was processed. You can also request a copy of the individual's original Social Security application for a fee which includes additional important information such as the person's address at the time of application, parent's names, and employer.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Soundex Converter: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/Genea/soundex.sh
The Soundex system is the means established by the National Archives to index the U.S. censuses (beginning with 1880). It codes together surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings. Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and given name. Soundex codes begin with the first letter of the surname followed by a three-digit code that represents the (first three) remaining consonants. Let the Soundex converter do the tricky work for you to determine which reel of the census you need. (annotation from website)Subject (s)
Calculators / Converters | Genealogy
Veterans and Their Families: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/
This web site from the National Archives provides information about military service records and military personnel files and how to request them. For privacy reasons requests must be authorized by original signature of the veteran or the next of kin. The web site also has links for information on services and resources for veterans and their families.Subject (s)
Government - General | Genealogy
Vital Records: http://www.vitalrec.com/
This page contains information about where to obtain vital records (such as birth, death & marriage certificates and divorce decrees) from each state, territory and county of the United States. If you are looking for vital records from a foreign county, see the links to foreign vital records web sites.Subject (s)
Genealogy | Government - General
Western States Historical Marriage Record Index: http://abish.byui.edu/specialcollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
This site comes from the BYU-Idaho Family History Center. You can search by the name of the groom or bride. Information available in the records include the names of the bride and groom, the county of record, the place of the marriage, and the date of the marriage. Pre-1900 marriages are included for Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada. There are also records for marriages from the early 1900s for those states as well as Utah, Wyoming, eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, western Colorado, and some California counties.Subject (s)
Genealogy
Where to Write for Vital Records: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Free online version of the popular publication. Lists where to write, and current costs for vital records (birth, death, divorce and marriage certificates)Subject (s)
Genealogy | Reference
Who's Alive and Who's Dead: http://www.whosaliveandwhosdead.com/
This site helps you keep track of which famous people have died and which are still alive! The people listed in Who's Alive and Who's Dead are grouped according to the accomplishments for which they are best known. That makes it easy to find the cast list of your favorite TV show or rock group. Or, you can easily get a list of famous athletes who played your favorite sport. Politicians are here too, along with authors, cartoonists, astronauts, and a bit of everything else. This is the best source on the Internet for finding out which of the noted personalities of our time are still with us. (annotation from website) The site gives cause of death and also provides a link for people born on the date you click on the link.Subject (s)
Genealogy