Genealogy: Websites

"The Library of Congress has one of the world's premier collections of U.S. and foreign genealogical and local historical publications. The Library's genealogy collection began as early as 1815 with the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's library."

You have to register but it is free. You can find passenger information for people coming into the United States, whether immigrating or returning from an overseas vacatin.

A free genealogy website affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons).

The Freedmen’s Bureau Project is helping African Americans reconnect with their Civil War­-era ancestors. Join us in restoring thousands of records, and begin building your own family tree.

"Welcome to the National Archives Genealogy Website. From this page, you can now access the Census Records for 1901 and 1911, the Tithe Applotment Books from 1823 to 1837, the Soldiers’ Wills from 1914 to 1917, and the Calendars of Wills and Administrations from 1858 to 1922."

The Louisiana Biography and Obituary Index is a joint venture of the New Orleans Public Library and the Historic New Orleans Collection. "It references obituaries and death notices published in New Orleans newspapers from 1804-1972 and biographical information published in older Louisiana collective biographies. The original index, housed in the Louisiana Division of New Orleans Public Library, is an alphabetical card file of more than 650,000 names." - from the description on the website

"The following database searches help you locate vital records that are maintained by the Louisiana Secretary of State."

A useful index from the New Orleans Public Library.