Databases

These links are for free and subscription sites that have amassed a
huge amount of genealogical information.

American Family Immigration History Center Online searchable database to the millions of immigrants coming into the port of Ellis Island in New York. You can also add the name of your ancestor to the Wall of Honor, they simply need to be an immigrant, not necessarily through the port of Ellis Island.	National Archives The US National Archives and Records Administration. Rent microfilms, order pension files, research requests and more. You will have to pay fees for certain requests. The American History & Genealogy Project FREE State and County pages just like the USGenweb! This site is a part of the AHGP!
Godfrey Memorial Library Get a library card for $35 per year and access many databases, some of which are found on Ancestry.com, at a lower yearly fee. This includes census images!	Rootsweb.com This site contains FREE information. They have websites for counties, states, countries, surnames, and projects, such as the census or tombstone transcription projects.
Distant Cousins FREE site with surname search engine, census links, web pages links, and most importantly Passenger Lists from ships coming to America starting 1600s up to 1960.	Family Search The Church of Latter Day Saints web site. FREE access to pedigree charts, the complete 1880 census indexed, social security index. The search will even search for you names that are on websites. You can also look at their library online and request publications or films to be delivered to you or to your local family history center.
Genealogy Helplist This site is a list of volunteer researchers around the world. Just pick your country and you may have someone who can help you. You do not have to become a volunteer, but they sure would appreciate your help.	Genealogy.com The makers of the Family Tree Maker software genealogical database site. This is a SUBSCRIPTION site. However, you can use the message boards for FREE. There are surname websites, online data, actual pages of genealogical books, the 1900 and 1910 census is indexed on this site along with a few other years. There are also how-to's, shopping for books or CDs, and much more.
The Freedman's Bureau The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands, often referred to as the Freedmen's Bureau, was established in the War Department by an act of March 3, 1865. The Bureau supervised all relief and educational activities relating to refugees and freedmen, including issuing rations, clothing and medicine. The Bureau also assumed custody of confiscated lands or property in the former Confederate States, border states, District of Columbia, and Indian Territory. The bureau records were created or maintained by bureau headquarters, the assistant commissioners and the state superintendents of education and included personnel records and a variety of standard reports concerning bureau programs and conditions in the states.	Bureau of Land Management Download actual copies of your ancestor's land patent records from the early 1800s. FREE. You can also request a certified copy for a small price. There are only the following states available: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Just click on the Search Land Patents tab at the top of the screen, and off you go.
Access Genealogy FREE Links to other sites, and mailing addresses for your topic of interest, such as African-American research, American Indian, Biographies, and more.	Cindi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet Over 150 categories to choose from, Cindi's list basically provides a list of links for topics ranging from Acadian to Writing your family history. FREE.
USGenWeb Archives Repository of transcribed records upload to the USGenWeb Project. Subject and State categories. FREE.	WorldGenWeb Archives Records from around the world uploaded by volunteers for the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, England, Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Turkey, and Wales. FREE.
Free BMD Birth, Marriage, and Death records for England and Wales.	University of Georgia Libraries Order books, microfilm, maps, etc. from the University's interlibrary loan system
Alachua Co., Florida Online scans of ancient records from probate and deeds. Many of Glynn County residents came from or went to live in Alachua County. Simply click on the Ancient Records tab.	Old Style and New Style Dating I bet you didn't know that before 1752, there was a different dating system from the one of today. If you have ancestors that were born before this time period, you may have their birth dates entered incorrectly. Check out this handy information on how to correct these dates.
The American Local History Network a central point of entry into independent, genealogical and historical web sites. If you are interested in hosting an American Local History state or a topic, we welcome your participation. FREE	Information Wanted A database of advertisements for Irish immigrants published in the Boston Pilot from 1831 to 1921. Did your Irish ancestor go missing upon arrival in the U.S.A.? This website may help you track family members who were also looking for them. FREE
The New Georgia Encyclopedia The New Georgia Encyclopedia provides an authoritative source of information about people, places, events, institutions, and many other topics relating to the state. FREE