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Allen County Public Library – Genealogy Center
The Genealogy Center is a remarkable family history destination and continues to build on its tradition of excellence in serving genealogists, historians and other interested hobbyists and scholars. An experienced staff provides services to a full range of patrons, from children to senior citizens and from beginners to experienced researchers. To support these efforts, the Center has gathered an extensive collection of 350,000 printed volumes and more than 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. These resources grow daily through library purchases and donations from appreciative genealogists and historians.
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Ancestry.com – Free Registered Guest Accounts
Registered guest accounts provide access to the free features of Ancestry. You need only a registered guest account to activate a DNA test. Create one for free or see our subscription options page for details about available memberships.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Ancestry.com – Getting Started
Lessons and information on Ancestry Trees, searching ancestry data bases, search tips, DNA, and more
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
You can select a state and watch an interactive map change for each date that a county boundary changed. It is very helpful if you have ancestors that moved to a state during it’s early history and you need to know the county in which they lived. In some places the boundary changed many times.
Last Updated: May 10, 2019 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Beginners Guide to Genetic Genealogy
The best way to absorb these lessons is to read them one at a time and follow the suggested links–not only will this help with “beginner’s head spinning syndrome”– it will allow you to absorb the material more fully. If you are an advanced beginner or intermediate you might find the terminology and background in Lesson 5 invaluable no matter which lessons are of interest. Also have a look at Lesson 11 which has a list of resources to help you including a new “Cheat Sheet File” category.
Last Updated: September 2, 2025 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Billion Graves
BillionGraves is the world’s largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery data, and is growing bigger and better every day. You can help by collecting headstone images from local and other cemeteries, and then by transcribing the personal information found on the images.
Last Updated: September 16, 2019 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Donna’s (Moughty) Irish Genealogy Resources
Welcome! I am a professional genealogist specializing in Irish research along with U.S. research, methodology and technology including Macs, iPhones and iPads. I provide research, consultations and training and can be reached through the Contact Form. This site contains information about my lectures, a blog, and information on my personal research.
Last Updated: June 3, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
Dick Eastman has been writing this genealogy newsletter for 22 years. He has been involved in genealogy for more than 35 years. He has worked in the computer industry for more than 40 years in hardware, software, and managerial positions. By the early 1970s, Dick was already using a mainframe computer to enter his family data on punch cards. He built his first home computer in 1980.
Last Updated: November 6, 2020 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Find A Grave
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one’s memorial. Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world.
Last Updated: June 2, 2018 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Genealogy Explained
Genealogy Explained is an educational site designed to help weekend-warrior genealogists learn how to climb their family trees. Not sure where to start? Genealogy Explained is divided into different sections based on how most weekend warrior genealogists should progress in this hobby: Basics, Research Techniques, Managing a Family Tree, and DNA Testing. If you are new to the hobby, start with the basics and go from there. Marc McDermott (it’s his website) recommends his Genealogical Proof Standard link found in the basics menu item, but I like the entire website, so enjoy. You should consider signing up for his newsletter.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Katherine R. Willson Website
socialmediagenealogy.com Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan is an engaging & dynamic genealogy lecturer at local, regional and national conferences; an educator teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced genealogy classes in Michigan since 2001; the author of The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan (published in 2018 by The In-Depth Genealogist), and a professional researcher for private clients. Her genealogy interests began as an 8-year-old Junior Girl Scout working towards a “My Heritage” badge, and her passion was fueled when, after college, both her mother’s and father’s relatives gave her binders containing generations’ worth of family information.
Last Updated: March 3, 2024 Categories: Genealogy Resources
Know Your DNA
OUR MISSION: DNA testing can be confusing; we’ve relied on experts and doctors to administer and decipher these kind of tests since their invention. Now, anyone with some money and a saliva sample can explore the vast world of genetics, ancestry and personalized health from the comfort of their own home. Access is only the first hurdle to pass when it comes to genetic testing at home; a good coach or guide is the best way to get the most out of your DNA test.
Last Updated: January 27, 2020 Categories: Genealogy Resources
