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JewishGen
JewishGen is committed to ensuring Jewish continuity for present generations and the generations yet to come. Its free, easy to use website features thousands of databases, research tools and other resources to help those with Jewish ancestry research and find family members. JewishGen’s mission is to encourage the preservation of Jewish heritage, allowing anyone with Jewish ancestry to research their roots, connect with relatives, and learn about their family history.
Legacy of Slavery in Maryland
A Maryland State Archives electronic publication that "seeks to preserve and promote the vast universe of experiences that have shaped the lives of Maryland's African American population." Included are case studies, interactive maps, database, traveling exhibit and resources.
Mapping the Freedmens's Bureau - An Interactive Guide
Points out the many places that affected the newly freed survivors of slavery shortly after the Civil War. Marks locations of Freedman's Bureau offices, branches of the Freedman's Savings Bank, Freedmen's Schools, camps, and battle sites where men of the US Colored Troops fought.
MyHeritage
MyHeritage.com offers a combination of free and pay features. It provides the ability to add your family tree and a free record search. To view the records, and to take advantage of some of the advanced search features of the site, requires payment. Family Tree Builder, "free genealogy software for putting together your family tree" is also offered. Includes message boards and the ability to add DNA results.
National Archives Resources for Genealogists
The National Archives Research Our Records webpage includes Search Online and Research in Person sections. New to archival research?, Research a Specific Topic, Research Your Ancestry, Research Military Records, Order Copies of Records, Browse Online Exhibits are more topics of interest to genealogists and family historians.
RootsWeb
Free genealogical resource with searchable databases, including the RootsWeb Surname List. Family History & Genealogy Message Boards for surnames, localities, cemeteries & tombstones, immigration and emigration, military, and many other topics of interest to genealogists.
Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation
Free passenger search, Ellis Island, Genealogy Learning Center
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database
The CWSS is a database containing information about the men who served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Other information on the site includes histories of Union and Confederate regiments, links to descriptions of significant battles, and selected lists of prisoner-of-war records and cemetery records. The CWSS is a cooperative effort between the National Park Service and several public and private partners.