General Research

NGS Recommended 18 Important Free Websites for Genealogy Research
Stephen P. Morse – One-step search engines for Ellis Island census, passenger lists, much more
Family Search – Free searchable access to a collection of genealogical and historical databases
Family Search Wiki – Help pages, beginner to advanced research outlines, strategies, and much more
Find a Grave – Free website with extensive cemetery information and gravesite pictures
Linkpendium – A genealogy and Family History Directory and Search Engine; includes both free and paid sites
Cyndi’s List – A categorized and cross-referenced list of links for genealogical research; includes both free and paid sites
Chronicling America – A free site from the Library of Congress to search America’s historic newspaper pages from 1777-
1963