Research Resources
ðģ Getting Started
These organizations offer excellent tutorials, research guides, and beginner-friendly resources.
- FamilySearch Learning Center – https://www.familysearch.org/
- National Genealogical Society – https://www.ngsgenealogy.org
- Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center – https://www.genealogycenter.org
- FamilySearch Research Wiki – https://www.familysearch.org/
- Family Search Guided Research– https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Guided_Research_for_Online_Records
ð Major Genealogy Websites
These websites provide access to billions of historical records.
- FamilySearch (Free) – https://www.familysearch.org
- Ancestry – https://www.ancestry.com
- MyHeritage – https://www.myheritage.com
- Findmypast – https://www.findmypast.com
- American Ancestors (New England Historic Genealogical Society) – https://www.americanancestors.org
- Other Genealogy Websites - Link
ð Census & Vital Records
Helpful resources for finding birth, marriage, death, probate, and census records.
- FamilySearch – https://www.familysearch.org
- Ancestry – https://www.ancestry.com
- National Archives Genealogy Resources – https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy
- State Archives Directory – https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/state-archives
⚔️ Military Records
Research military service, pensions, and draft registrations.
- National Archives Veterans Records – https://www.archives.gov/veterans
- Fold3 – https://www.fold3.com
ðī South Carolina & Lowcountry Resources
These are especially valuable for your club members.
- Family History Center, Charleston - 1519 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 843-766-6017
- South Carolina Department of Archives and History – https://scdah.sc.gov
- South Carolina Historical Society – https://schistory.org
- Charleston County Public Library – South Carolina Room – https://www.ccpl.org
- Charleston County Public Library - Databases + Biography & Genealogy - https://www.ccpl.org/databases
- Historic Newspapers of South Carolina Digital Newspaper Program – https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/browsecounties/
- Lowcountry Digital Library - https://lcdl.library.cofc.edu/
- Charleston County Register of Deeds – https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/rod
- Charleston Chapter South Carolina Genealogy Society - https://www.charlestongenealogy.org/
ðŠĶ Cemetery Resources
Locate burial records and gravestone photographs.
- Find A Grave – https://www.findagrave.com
- BillionGraves – https://billiongraves.com
ð° Historical Newspapers
Historical newspapers often contain obituaries, marriage announcements, and local news.
- Newspapers.com – https://www.newspapers.com
- GenealogyBank – https://www.genealogybank.com
- Chronicling America (Library of Congress) – https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
- Fulton History – https://fultonhistory.com/
- Elephind – https://www.elephind.com/
- Online Historical Newspapers Website – https://sites.google.com/
site/onlinenewspapersite/
𧎠DNA Research
Learn more about genetic genealogy.
- AncestryDNA – https://www.ancestry.com/dna
- FamilyTreeDNA – https://www.familytreedna.com
- MyHeritage DNA – https://www.myheritagedna.com
- GEDmatch – https://www.gedmatch.com
ðš️ Maps & Land Records
Historic maps and federal land records.
- Library of Congress Maps – https://www.loc.gov/maps
- David Rumsey Map Collection – https://www.davidrumsey.com
- Bureau of Land Management General Land Office Records – https://glorecords.blm.gov
⭐ Club Favorites
ðĄResearch Tip: Cite Every Source
One of the best habits a genealogist can develop is recording where each fact was found. Good source citations allow you—and others—to verify your research, revisit records later, and confidently build your family tree.
New to source citations? Start with FamilySearch's free guides:
- How to Create Source Citations for Genealogy Research
- 5 Steps to Writing the Perfect Genealogical Source Citation
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