Miscellaneous Research Tools
How to organize your genealogical materials by Thomas H. Jennings M. D.- part1 part2
The Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia: 1745 to 1800 by Lyman Chalkley is really the best starting place for anyone researching ancestors in Augusta County during this time period. This three volume series contains most of the abstracts of court records in Augusta County between those dates.
Draper Manuscripts-Lyman Copeland Draper served as the director of The State Historical Society of Wisconsin from 1854 to 1886. The collection reflects his lifelong interest in the history of the trans-Allegheny West from the 1740's to the period of the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Draper also maintained a lifelong interest in the pioneers of the Revolutionary era, especially Daniel Boone. In the words of retired archivist Josephine L. Harper Darling, Draper was "an indefatigable collector who preserved whatever he gathered." (From Press Release)
Historic Epidemics Did you ever wonder why a large number of your ancestors 'disappeared' during a certain period in history? Perhaps it was an epidemic. Epidemics have always had a great effect on people, influencing not only historical events, but those of us trying to trace them. Many instances of our ancestors 'disappearing' can be attributed to an epidemic. Perhaps they didn't die, but moved away from the affected area. Below are some of the major historical epidemics our ancestors endured.
Vital Records -A comprehensive resource for locating vital records on the internet.
Family Search - The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world.
Free Forms and Charts
Ancestor Chart- Allows you to record the ancestors from whom you directly descend.
Research Calendar- Gives an account of every record source you have searched
Research Extract- Summarizes information which may be time-consuming or difficult to reread quickly.
US Census Forms- Allows you to read column headings and record information from the US Census.
Family Group Sheet- Enables you to compile complete, correct and connect families.
Source Summary- Provides quick reference to information and sources you have found for a particular family.
Fan Chart and others from Roots-L
Grist Mill Research in Bedford County- Doug MacLeod- Part1 Part2
Mill Research in Bedford County- Doug MacLeod- Part1 Part2
Photography- How to identify Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Tintype, etc.- Part1 Part2 Part3
Photography- History of Photography- Part1 Part2 Part3
Rootsweb- The oldest and Largest Free Genealogy Site
Over 45,000 Genealogy Links - Browse by Region
Find It Virginia <www.finditva.com>
provides library service 24 hours a day at home, at work, or anywhere you
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You can find magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias and other reference
works, TV and radio transcripts, company information and investment reports,
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A Virginia public library card is the only requirement to use these resources.
