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Library of Congress maintain a homepages that are increasingly important to genealogists in their research. It contains significant searchable data files as well as research tips and guides.

A Great Map Showing the growth in the United States between 1650 and 1983 This is a great visual.

United States National Archive Military Records, Immigration, Maps and  Census. 

National Genealogical Society

Ellis Island's New Website with great records and info to other links 

State Archives and State Libraries maintain homepages that are increasingly important to genealogists in their research. Each may contain significant searchable data files as well as research tips and guides.
Link to State Archives List

The USGenWeb Project is an extraordinary work in progress in which volunteers across the country are uploading genealogical data for all counties in the United States. Click HERE for an interactive map of the United States.
 

ALABAMA

  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
ALASKA
  • Researching Your Roots in Alaska This site, sponsored by the Fairbanks Genealogical Society provides access to online databases, AK clubs and organizations, and other AK sources. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
ARIZONA ARKANSAS 
  • Arkansas Genealogical Society At this site, one can find data about the society as well as links to other AR sites. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
CALIFORNIA
  • Genealogy Resources for California This site provides a list of CA genealogical societies and links to homepages where they exist. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
COLORADO CONNECTICUT 
  • Connecticut Historical Society This site provides one with data about the vast collections of the society including the genealogical and digital holdings. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
DELAWARE
  • Delaware Genealogical Society. This site contains significant quantities of data about and links to Delaware families and records as well as special genealogical projects and sources. It can be used as a gateway to many other sources of data and information.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
  • Historical Society of Washington, DC This site provides links to guides of neighborhood resources, manuscript collections, and issues in DC history. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
FLORIDA GEORGIA 
  • Georgia Genealogical Society This site provides links to GA libraries with genealogical holdings as well as links to other GA sources. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
HAWAII
  • Hawaiian Historical Society. A site which provides links to historical records repositories, the historical society library, and other data about HI. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
IDAHO
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
  • University of ID/Special Collections & Archives.

    An important collection of historical data arranged in major categories, e.g. description of collections, lists and bibliographies, and other useful link.

ILLINOIS INDIANA 
  • Indiana Genealogical Society This site lists the numerous projects of the state society as well as many links to other important IN sites. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
IOWA
  • Iowa Genealogical Society This site contains links to numerous important IA sites and data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
KANSAS
  • Kansas Heritage Center for Family and Local History. A rather comprehensive list of Kansas resources including the Kansas Pioneers list, access to data on the Kansas State Historical Society, a listing of Kansas family histories, a historical directory of Kansas towns, and much more. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
KENTUCKY
  • Kentucky Historical Society This site contains information regarding KY history and heritage, and links to useful sources of research data.  
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records.
  • Kentucky Vital Records Digital records of Births and deaths  
LOUISIANA
  • Tulane University Special Collections. This site provides data about many of Tulane's special archives including the LA Collection and the Manuscripts Department. The LA Collection is a comprehensive assembling of printed works on LA. The Manuscript Department contains data on the Civil War, Jewish studies, women's studes, etc.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MAINE 
  • Maine Roots A guide to Maine family history sites on the web. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MARYLAND 
  • Maryland Genealogical Society This site contains links to numerous important MD sites and data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MASSACHUSETTS MICHIGAN MINNESOTA
  • Minnesota Genealogical Society. This link provides the researcher with access to a whole host of historical and genealogical data for MN. Included are links to other MN societies as well as data on MN vital records.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MISSISSIPPI
  • Mississippi Genealogy This site lists genealogical and historical societies in MS. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MISSOURI
  • State Historical Society of Missouri. This link provides access to a number of State Historical Society of MO pages, including links to pages dealing with special collections and genealogical research.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
MONTANA
  • Montana State Genealogical Society This site contains important links to projects and sites relating to MT family history. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
NEBRASKA NEVADA
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
NEW HAMPSHIRE 
  • New Hampshire Local History This site links to genealogical and historical sites in NH. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
NEW JERSEY  NEW MEXCIO
  • New Mexico Genealogical Society This sites provides one with links to NM history and genealogy as well as links to Spanish colonial data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  

     

NEW YORK 
  • New York Genealogical & Biographical Society This society contains a significant amount of data about New York, the region, and the country. Many good research tips. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
NORTH CAROLINA NORTH DAKOTA
  • State Historical Society of North Dakota Make the previous words the link to the following URL: ] This site contains information regarding ND history and heritage, and links to useful sources of research data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
OHIO
  • Ohio Genealogical Society This site contains important links to data and sites relating to OH family history including a number of searchable data files. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
OKLAHOMA
  • Oklahoma Genealogical Society This site contains important links to data and sites relating to OK family history including a number of searchable data files. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
OREGON 
  • Oregon Historical Society This site contains information regarding OR history and heritage, and has a searchable catalog on the site. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
SOUTH CAROLINA
  • South Carolina Historical Society This site contains information regarding SC history and heritage, and has a number of searchable data files and links to genealogical information. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
SOUTH DAKOTA
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
TENNESSEE TEXAS
  • Texas State Genealogical Society This site contains important links to data relating to TX family history records and data. 
  •  Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
UTAH
  • The Utah Genealogical Association This organization provides genealogical information, sources and education on worldwide topics at this site. 
  • Utah State Historical Society This site contains information regarding UT history and heritage, and has a number of searchable data files and links to genealogical information. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
VERMONT
  • Genealogical Society of Vermont This site contains important links to data relating to VT family history records and data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
VIRGINIA WASHINGTON
  • Washington State Genealogical Society This site contains important links to data relating to WA family history records and data. 
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
WEST VIRGINIA
  • Allegheny Regional Family History Society. A super site for researchers interested in the Allegheny region which includes links to genealogical notes online, vital records, and pedigrees, gedcom files, etc.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
WISCONSIN
  • State Historical Society of WI. A site which provides increasing amounts of information at one of the country's most renowned historical society.
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records  
WYOMING
  • Rootsweb a by county breakdown of each with digitized Censuses, Wills and Marriage Records