Monday, October 27, 2014
1903 Map on US Immigration
For those needing a very early 20th Century perspective on United States immigration, this map from the US Bureau of Immigration may be worth a look. Unfortunately the source isn't listed.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Database for Cook County Cemetery in Dunning, Illinois
This database contains the names of nearly 8.000 individuals who were buried in the Cook County [Illinois] Cemetery in Dunning, Illinois. Most were paupers, residents of mental institutions, and others in Chicago who were unable to afford a burial elsewhere.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Bushwhackers and the Missouri-Kansas Civil War Conflict
If your family were Bushwhackers, involved with Bushwhackers, or lived in the Missouri-Kansas area, this site should provide you with some historical background.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
150,000 Digital Books At FamilySearch
There are over 150,000 books available in digital form on FamilySearch. These books are full text searchable and come from a variety of libraries across the United States.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Virginia Chancery Court Records Online
It is not complete, but the Library of Virginia has an extensive collection of digital images of county chancery court records on their site.
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