Genealogy Bibliography
Genealogy Bibliography for
Onondaga County Public Library Users
ONLINE PATHFINDERS
Internet Public Library’s Genealogy Pathfinder
A genealogy “how-to” with online and print resources especially helpful for the beginner yet of interest to the expert, too. (IPL has many genealogy related pathfinders in addition to this one).
One of the premier genealogy libraries in the United States offers a variety of subject special pathfinders, including topics such as searching the census, using newspapers, many ethnic specific guides and much more.
Genealogy For Personal Enrichment
From education consultant Madge Frazel, M.Ed. this is a helpful guide for beginning genealogists. Simple guide to help you get your genealogy started.
BOOKS
Beginners:
Family history 101 : a beginner's guide to finding your ancestors
by Marcia Yannizze Melnyk. Family Tree Books, 2005.
Ancestors : a beginner's guide to family history and genealogy
By Jim Willard, Terry Willard, Jane Wilson. Houghton Mifflin Co, 1997.
Guide to family history research
By Desmond Walls Allen. Arkansas Research, 2008.
Unpuzzling your past : the best-selling basic guide to genealogy
By Emily Anne Croom. Betterway Books, 2001.
Genealogy for the first time : research your family history
By Laura Best. Sterling Pub. Co., 2003.
Reference:
The researcher's guide to American genealogy
By Val Greenwood
Printed sources : a guide to published genealogical records
Edited by Kory L. Meyerink. Ancestry Pub. 1998.
Evidence explained : citing history sources from artifacts to cyberspace
By Elizabeth Shown Mills. Genealogical Pub. Co.,2007.
Courthouse research for family historians : your guide to genealogical treasures
By Christine Rose. CR Publications, 2004.
U.S. military records : a guide to federal and state sources,
Colonial America to the present
By James Neagles. Ancestry Pub. 1998.
The genealogist's address book : state and local resources : with special resources including ethnic and religious organizations
By Elizabeth Petty Bentley. Genealogical Pub. Co.,2009.
Migration records : a guide for family historians
By Roger Kershaw. National Archives, 2009.
Basics of genealogy reference: a librarian’s guide
By Jack Simpson. Libraries Unlimited, 2008.
The Genealogist's Guide to Researching Tax Records
By Carol Cook Darrow and Susan Winchester, Ph.D Heritage Books, 2007.
What did they mean by that? :
a dictionary of historical and genealogical terms old and new
By Paul Drake. Heritage Books, 2003.
County courthouse book
By Elizabeth Petty Bentley. Genealogical Pub. Co.,2009.
The handybook for genealogists : United States of America.
By Everton Publishers, 2006
Online Research:
The online genealogy handbook
By Brad & Debra Schepp. Sterling Pub.,2008.
Getting Started in Your Genealogy Online
By William Dollarhide. Genealogical Pub. Co.,2006.
The official guide to Ancestry.com
By George G. Morgan. Ancestry Pub. 2008.
WEB SITES
Free Sites:
Began in the mid 1980’s at the Rand Corp. Became rootsweb.com in 1995. Might be the first online genealogy site?
Many free resources including a family tree database called World Connect, mailing lists and groups, social security death index.
US GENWeb – Onondaga County resources
Part of the Town and County database, dedicated site to resources in Onondaga County.
Massive index to resources online with more than 264,800 links.
A good place to find the difficult topics.
Passenger arrival records from 1820 – present on microfilm
Military service records, including pension and land bounty applications
Free PAF software, IGI – International Genealogical Index, 1880 US Census, online tutorials & more.
Free searchable digitized newspapers. Only available search for the Syracuse Daily Courier 1856-1898, Syracuse Evening Telegram 1898-1922
Northern New York Historical Newspapers
Digitized images from 44 New York newspapers covering seven counties– searchable.
Chronicling America - Historic American Newspapers from the Library of Congress
Newspaper digitization project, selected papers from 1880-1922.
Ellis Island – American Family Immigration Center
Search immigration records from 1892-1924 through the Port of New York at Ellis Island.
Before Ellis Island immigrants coming into the Port of New York came through Castle Garden. Search 1820-1892 immigration records.
Fee Based Sites:
Available at the library
US and other Census, Immigration records, city directories and much more.
Available at the library
US Federal Census, PERSI Index, Freedman’s Bank Records, Revolutionary War Records and more.
19th Century Newspaper Collection, African American 19th Century Collection
NewspaperArchive, World Vital Records and more
Meta-search of various records, including census, books, family histories, etc.
Available at the library
Approximately 100 New York newspapers, bulk of the Syracuse historical newspapers, 11 countries, some papers as early as 1753.
Digitization project in collaboration with the National Archives. Growing list of original documents being digitized. Images available for a fee for 5 years, then available at www.nara.gov
MAIILING LISTS
Mailing Lists and Listservs are also good tools in genealogical research, connect with people searching the same areas, surnames; ask questions of fellow genealogists, or participate in a conversation through email.
Over 8000 members, free access to many topics.
ORGANIZATIONS
Central New York Genealogical Society
Central New York Genealogical Society
Box 104, Colvin Station
Syracuse, NY 13205
Formed in 1961, this local organizations goals are to, “to foster and nurture an interest in genealogy by providing instruction, information and inspiration to its members and to encourage the compiling, writing, and publishing of family histories and genealogical records for the benefit of future generations."
Onondaga Historical Association
Onondaga Historical Association
321 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY. 13202
315-428-1864
Museum and research center for Syracuse and Onondaga County.
Last updated: November 18, 2010