Let Your Fingers Do the Walking

Article Abstract:

The author describes some online databases useful to the new genealogical researcher. The concentration is on the United States, with references to archives and vital statistics online. A side-bar indicates starting points for online research in Norway,Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Africa.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Online services, Internet services, Company Web site/Web page, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Web site/Web page development, Cable television/data services

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College Libraries

Article Abstract:

College libraries contain a lot of records that are useful to the genealogist including old newspapers, industry archives, cemetery rosters, tax lists and history books. Sometimes they will have archival records in addition to book collections.

Libraries, Libraries and Archives, Academic Libraries, Collections and collecting, University and college libraries

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Property Tax Records

Article Abstract:

The author explains the history of property tax records with examples from different states and how they can be used for genealogical research.

Public Finance Activities, Property Taxes, History, Records and correspondence, Property tax, Family history

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