US Genealogy

Now What: How to Find Vermont Birth Records Premium

Find your Green Mountain State ancestors using these resources.

Historical Research Maps: Western States Premium

The regions of the Wild, Wild West didn't always look like they do today. Check out this map of the Western United States in 1857, plus a list of when states were organized into territories and admitted to the Union.

Now What: New York Catholic Hospital Records Premium

Find tips on tracking down New York Catholic hospital records that may have been transferred to other filing systems.

Tracking Down Southern Ancestors After the Civil War Premium

Did your Southern ancestors vanish in the social and economic upheaval that followed the Civil War? We’ll show you the best records to track them down.

Southerners’ Migrations: Where Did They Go? Premium

Looking for Southern US ancestors who disappeared after the Civil War? Start your search in these common destinations of Southerners who left the South postwar.

Researching Ancestors Who Were Poor Premium

You might think your ancestor’s limited means resulted in limited genealogical records. That’s not necessarily true—and we’ll show you why with these five rich sources on poor ancestors.