GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES
essex society of genealogists
ESSEX SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS
The Essex Society of Genealogists, Inc. (ESOG) is a non-profit serving Massachusetts' and New England's genealogical community with live educational presentations, genealogical projects, and publications to facilitate research in this fascinating, historical region. It’s collections include approximately 3000 volumes of genealogies and town histories. Also in the collection, are complete runs of the Massachusetts vital records in printed form and on microfiche, microfilm of Essex County census, early probate, and deed records, and many journals and genealogical periodicals. The genealogy reading room also houses some sources for other areas outside of Essex county, such as greater New England, New York, and Atlantic Canada
AMERICAN ANCESTORS and NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
AMERICAN ANCESTORS AND NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is a member-funded group focused on American family history. Established in 1845, NEHGS is a comprehensive resource for family history research. AmericanAncestors.org provides access to more than 1.4 billion records spanning twenty-two countries covering the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including online collections of early American genealogical records, a searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and a large collection of U.S Catholic records.
Massachusetts: Catholic Cemetery Association Records, 1833-1940: new cemeteries
familySearch
FAMILYSEARCH.ORG
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide created and maintained by FamilySearch, a non-profit organization. It contains links to genealogy databases, websites, other resources, research strategies, and genealogical guidance to assist in the search for your ancestors. Articles included are locality pages for countries around the world and topic pages that include pertinent genealogy record types explaining how to use the record, what it contains, and how to find it.
ancestry.com
ANCESTRY.COM
Ancestry.com is a privately held online company based in Lehi, Utah. The largest for-profit genealogy company in the world, it operates a network of genealogical, historical records, and related genetic genealogy websites.
GENEALOGY FOR KIDS: BUILDING A FAMILY TREE
How to Make a Family Tree With Kids
https://www.aaastateofplay.com/genealogy-for-kids-building-a-family-tree/
The entire family can work together to create a family tree and chart their extended family history. The Salem Historical Society is grateful to Carter Stevens for bringing AAA State of Play to our attention. Carter discovered this website while earning his Genealogy Badge with his Boy Scout Troop. Thank you Carter, for you willingness to share your findings.
RESOURCES for GENEALOGISTS
From the Research Topics pages, you will find links to pages throughout the website with articles, finding aids, and other helpful information to help prepare for your genealogical research at the National Archives. The records in our holdings that are most commonly used by genealogists include:
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The National Genealogical Society (frequently referred to as NGS) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. For the past 115 years, They have been the leader in the field in teaching genealogical research skills and providing a pathway to scholarly work.
CYNDI’S LIST
OF GENEALOGY SITES ON THE INTERNET
A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
HISTORY MATTERS
The Congregational Library began in 1853 when a small group of Boston clergymen donated 56 books from their personal collections. A century and a half later, it has become an internationally recognized resource for scholars, religious leaders, and local churches.