Category: California

Historical Research Maps: Los Angeles Premium

Happy birthday, L.A.! Celebrate La La Land's big day with this historical map of Los Angeles.

Historical Research Maps: San Francisco Premium

Learn about your Golden City ancestors with this map of San Francisco from 1939.

Researching a Police Officer Ancestor Premium

Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Best Western US Genealogy Websites in 2013 Premium

Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates Genealogy at your fingertips doesn’t get much easier than this search for birth certificates (1855-1937) and death certificates (1844-1962). Click on a search result to view a PDF of the original record. BYU Idaho The star of this site is the...

San Francisco City Guide Premium

Did your ancestors leave their hearts in San Francisco? Learn how to trace them in our genealogy guide to research in the City by the Bay.

Q&A: Mexican and Early US Southwest Research Premium

Expert answers on researching ancestors in Mexico and the early American Southwest.

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City Guide: Los Angeles Premium

Digging into the city's multicultural roots can be both a challenge and a fiesta -- these tips and resources will get you started.

Now What? California Prison Records Premium

How do I go about looking for old prison records in California without spending a lot of money?

California Records Details and Resources Premium

Where to find California census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.

California History and Research Overview Premium

Learn about California's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.