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The Mystery of the Melungeons

Early American, US Genealogy

Retelling the enigmatic story of the Melungeons.

Colonial Genealogy Resources

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia

Were your ancestors some of the earliest Americans? Use this list, organized by state, of some colonial genealogy resources for you to use in your research.

A Searchable Table of Available State Censuses

Census Records, Records, US Genealogy

Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use our searchable table to figure out what years these records were taken.

Now What: Brick Walls in Early 1800’s North Carolina

North Carolina

Having trouble tracking down your early American ancestors in North Carolina? Genealogy expert Dave A. Fryxell is here to help.

The 5 Easiest States for Accessing Vital Records

Birth, Marriage and Death Records, California, Iowa, New Jersey, Records, Vermont, Washington

When it comes to ease of obtaining your ancestors' vital records, not all states are created equal. Here are the states that make it simple to get them.

Untangling Your Ancestor’s State-Level Vital Records

Birth, Marriage and Death Records, Records, US Genealogy

Wildly varying access rules and availability make a tangled maze of your ancestors’ state-level vital records. Let us guide you through.