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Main Page

I - Getting Started

    Home Sources

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    Citing Resources

II - Using Online Resources

      Online Databases

      Search Engines

      Directories

III - Gathering Key Records

      Vital Records

      Federal Census Records

IV - Exploring Further

      Probate Records

      Church Records

      Military Records

      Newspapers

V - Sharing Information

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      Software Programs

 VI - Quiz


 
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4-Generation Ancestor Chart

Family Group Sheet

Birth Date Calculator

Town to County Database


 



Test Your Knowledge




 
   2.   The Social Security Death Index is a valuable database for
         genealogical information because:

   Your Answer:   every American who obtained a Social Security Card is
                           included.

   Incorrect!
   The correct answer:  it provides the Social Security number for each person
                                  in the database which enables you to order a copy of
                                  the individual's SS-5 application.

   Only individuals who died after 1962 and whose deaths were reported to
   the Social Security Administration are listed.



3.   When researching female ancestors, which databases perform
      most effectively when the MARRIED name is used?

    Social Security Death Index and Ellis Island Database

    RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project and FamilySearch

    Ellis Island Database and FamilySearch

    Social Security Death Index and RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project



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