Research Links

AmericanAncestors.org is the website for the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), a non-profit organization established in 1845 that provides comprehensive resources for family history research. The site offers access to one of the world's largest online collections of genealogical records, including unique collections not found elsewhere, such as Boston's Catholic Archdiocese records and published genealogical journals. A free guest membership provides a limited selection of these resources, while paid memberships unlock the full database of over 1.4 billion records, expert services, and educational programs for family historians.

The Ancestor Hunt, founded in 2008, is dedicated to helping genealogy and family history researchers of all levels. Expertise in historical newspaper research, with over 275,000 links to free online genealogy and newspaper collections. Plus 150+ Quick Reference Research Guides to improve results

Ancestry.com is a subscription-based online platform for genealogy and family history, offering access to billions of historical records and a family tree builder to help users discover their ancestors. It also provides DNA testing to reveal ethnicity and connect with living relatives, along with tools to organize research and collaborate with others.

Members of the DAR honor our Patriot ancestors by doing projects and giving service to our communities.

The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has the largest collection of historic Arizona newspapers in the state spanning from the first Arizona newspaper published in 1859, to current titles.

The Arizona Jewish Historical Society preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educates the public about the Jewish historical experience including the Holocaust, and promotes awareness of our state’s diverse history through arts, culture, and educational programming.

A non-profit hereditary society founded in 1955 dedicated to preserving the history and noble ideals of our Mayflower ancestors. Our purpose is to join together people who share this heritage and carry on the memory of our Pilgrim ancestors.

The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our Country.

The BC Historical Newspapers project features digitized versions of historical papers from around the province. The titles, which range from the Abbotsford Post to the Ymir Mirror, date from 1859 to 1995.

The Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) database was originally created and maintained by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA). It provides an index to basic biographical information on more than 19.5 million deceased American veterans who received some sort of veterans benefits in their lifetime, including health care, disability or life insurance policies, educational benefits (the GI Bill), mortgage assistance (VA loans), and more.