I figured as long as I showed you two of the many many resources available, I ought to take the time to show you just a couple more.
One of my favorite free places to search is Rootsweb. I used this for years and still do once in a while. To find the proper genweb's page I google the county state and rootsweb. For example, Onondage County New York rootsweb.
Another one of my favorite free sites is the LDS site, familysearch. They have many census records that you can view for free.
Northern New York Historical Newspapers is great for many northern New York counties. There are many years of newspapers on that site.
As I previously mentioned, FultonHistory and Ancestry are my favorite researching sites.
There are many great resources available to anyone looking to research, whether you are a serious researcher or a past time researcher, there is something out there for you. Sometimes the best "treasures" I find are in the places I thought last to look (online).
Happy Hunting!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
My Story
Hi everyone, my name is Francesca. My fascination with genealogy/family history started many years ago when my son was just an infant. He is now 10 years old. I have to say that through genealogy I have learned so much more than just what my family and the families of those researchers I have aided went through. I have built a much more advanced knowledge in history and in cultures than I ever though I would be able to. I have learned how surnames were changed, how people deceived even way back when, how life was lived.
When I started my genealogy I had but a handful of names of ancestors. I had no idea where to begin. I started searching the web and was able to gather some information. This immediately sparked an interest in me. I wanted to learn more.
Over the years I found more resources. I called cemeteries, hoping for some information. I paid for subscriptions to places like Ancestry. I read newspapers, so many newspapers, one of my favorite sites (as a New Yorker) is FultonHistory. I learned where to look for what I want. I became addicted to genealogy.
After a few years of researching I decided to try to help other researchers. There are no words to describe the feeling that I get when I know I have helped somebody break through their brick walls.
At present time I am still working on my brick walls, but also going back through all of my tree to make sure everything is sourced. I decided to start this blog so that I could share my trials and tribulations, and share my families story for our family.
When I started my genealogy I had but a handful of names of ancestors. I had no idea where to begin. I started searching the web and was able to gather some information. This immediately sparked an interest in me. I wanted to learn more.
Over the years I found more resources. I called cemeteries, hoping for some information. I paid for subscriptions to places like Ancestry. I read newspapers, so many newspapers, one of my favorite sites (as a New Yorker) is FultonHistory. I learned where to look for what I want. I became addicted to genealogy.
After a few years of researching I decided to try to help other researchers. There are no words to describe the feeling that I get when I know I have helped somebody break through their brick walls.
At present time I am still working on my brick walls, but also going back through all of my tree to make sure everything is sourced. I decided to start this blog so that I could share my trials and tribulations, and share my families story for our family.
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