Recommended Websites

Cyndi's List of Genealogical Sites Online
Cyndi's List has provided links to other genealogy resources for over 20 years.

Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center
American Family Immigration History Center (AFIHC) allows visitors to explore the collection of immigrant arrival records stored in the Ellis Island Archives.

Family Search
The Largest genealogy organization in the world. Free services online based at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Immigration to the United States 1789-1930
A collection of historical materials from Harvard's libraries, archives, and museums that documents voluntary immigration to the United States.

Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society has a variety of resources to help you learn about your family's history including birth and death indexes, immigration resources, and the library catalog.

Where to Write for Vital Records
The CDC provides direct links to order vital record information from each state.