Educational Material

These selected links offer other important resources for genealogical research.

23andMe

Leading genealogy website with autosomal DNA testing and health traits

Ancestry.com

Leading genealogy Website with historical records nd autosomal DNA testing

Family Tree DNA

As the only company to offer three separate DNA databases—autosomal DNA (Family Finder), mtDNA, and Y-DNA—FamilyTreeDNA is the only place to find the missing connections in your family and break down brick walls.

Living DNA

One of the top 5 global DNA testing firms, based in the UK and more focused on British Isles ancestry

MyHeritage

Leading genealogy website with numerous historical records and autosomal DNA testing based in Israel

FindMyPast

The home of British and Irish family history with the largest online collection of UK and Irish genealogy records and newspaper archives

GEDmatch

Explore your family history by matching DNA data you can get from any of the major DNA testing companies like 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FTDNA, and LivingDNA and then uncover techniques used in genetic genealogy to track down relatives and learn about your ancestry.

Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Newberry Library)

Interactive map of the historical county boundaries of each state as they changed through time.

National Genealogical Society

The National Genealogical Society (frequently referred to as NGS) is here to help individuals learn about their family history. We are a non-profit organization headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. For 120 years, we have been the leader in teaching genealogical research skills and providing a pathway to scholarly work.

American Ancestors (New England Historic Genealogical Society - NEHGS)

Premier website to begin your New England and early American ancestors search

National Archives - Resources for Genealogists

Learn how you can use the resources at the National Archives to explore your family's ancestry.