Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Genealogy Resources

• Benton County Genealogical Society

  Benton County Genealogical Society's Newspaper Project
  
  

• National Genealogical Society
  
  
• Oregon Genealogical Society
  
  

• USGenWeb Project
  An excellent site! The goal of this site is to bring together and make available genealogical research material through the Internet. This material ranges from links to county and state vital records (birth, death, marriage) to specific sites (that are coordinated by local people) that bring together useful links for genealogy in a specific geographical area. Quick links to: Oregon GenWeb and Benton County, OR GenWeb.
  
  
• FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
  Gives access to resources gathered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  
  
• Ancestry Home Town
  Includes (among many things) a link to the Social Security Death Index. The Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) contains over 50 million records. You can find Social Security numbers and in some cases where the person died.
  
  
• RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative
  The mission of RootsWeb is to make large volumes of data available to the online genealogical community at minimal cost and to provide support services to online genealogical activities such as USENET newsgroups. (added 7/23/98)
  
  
• National Archives and Records Administration Genealogy Page
  Information from the NARA concerning genealogy and how to use NARA records for genealogical research. National Archives and Records Administration home page.
  
  
• Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island Foundation Records Page
  Search the 70% of Ellis Island Passenger List records online.
  
  
• Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
  Links to nearly 20,000 web sites, mailing lists, ftp sites and more.
  
  
• Afrigeneas
  Afrigeneas is a mailing list focused on genealogical research and resources in general and on African ancestry in particular. This page serves as a focal point for information about African-ancestored families and for pointers to genealogical sources worldwide.
  
  
• The Gathering of the Clans
  Collection of resources for Scottish genealogy.
  
  
• GENUKI, Genealogy in the United Kingdom and Ireland
  A great starting point for genealogical research in the British Isles.
  
  

• Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
  This group of volunteers helps other genealogists by agreeing to videotape cemeteries or visit county courthouses in their area.
  
  
• Vital Records Information: United States
  Directory of state, county and town offices that be contacted for vital records information.
  
  
• Board for Certification of Genealogists
  
  
• Association of Professional Genealogists
  
  
• Familytreemaker.com
  
  
• Newspapers and Genealogical Resources on Microfilm - University of Oregon
  
  
• Find A Grave