Military Ancestors

* Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System - www.itd.nps.gov/cwss
The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System is a computerized database containing very basic facts about servicemen who served on both sides during the Civil War. The q initial focus of the CWSS is the Names Index Project, a project to enter names and other basic information from 5.4 million soldier records in the National Archives. The facts about the soldiers are being entered from records that are indexed to many millions of other documents about Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration.


* Civil War Soldier Search - www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm
This is a shortcut to the name entry search page for Civil War Soldiers from www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm (above). It is a good site to find out basic information about your ancestors who served in the military during the Civil War.


* Official Records – Army – www.ehistory.com/uscw/library/or
No serious study of the American Civil War is complete without consulting the Official Records. Affectionately known as the "OR", the 128 volumes of the Official Records provide the most comprehensive, authoritative, and voluminous reference on Civil War operations.


* Online Searchable Military Records & Databases  http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/military.html
A guide for genealogists and other researchers. Several databases from various wars.


* MHI Photograph Database
http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html
This database is a catalog of American Civil War (ACW) photographs from the Special Collections Branch of USAMHI. Usually, patrons are searching for ancestors, researching particular ACW regiments, or looking for examples of items worn or used by soldiers of the period. Ultimately, this database will reflect the full range of USAMHI's photographic collection, ranging from the periods of the Mexican War in the 1840s to recent operations such as those in Somalia and Bosnia.


* Valley Forge Muster Roll Database - http://valleyforgemusterroll.org
This page is dedicated to the 30,000 plus men who served at the Valley Forge Encampment under General George Washington during the period of Dec 1777 to Jun 1778. This site provides the only known, free to the public, automated database of all of the soldiers who served at the Valley Forge Encampment.
 

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Museums and Archives

* Canada’s National Archives – www.archives.ca
The National Archives is a treasure house of the memory of Canada. We care for and share millions of documents of all kinds — films, maps, diaries, treaties, journals, art, government records, photographs, sound recordings and more. Many are of unique value and exceptional beauty. Some are centuries old. All reveal how we have lived in this place called Canada and enable Canadians to better understand the story of their country and of their fellow citizens.


* Historic Lighthouses – www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/lt_index.htm
The National Park Service Maritime Heritage Program works to advance awareness and understanding of the role of maritime affairs in the history of the United States. Through leadership, assistance, and expertise in maritime history, preservation, and archeology we help to interpret and preserve our maritime heritage by: maintaining inventories of historic U.S. maritime properties; educating the public about maritime heritage through our web site, etc.


* National Center for the American Revolution  www.valleyforgemuseum.org
The mission of the National Center for the American Revolution (Center) is to educate and inform the people of the United States and the international community about the events that took place during the American Revolution, the people who participated in these events, and the legacy of this extremely important period in the history of the United States.


* National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame – www.cowgirl.net
Begun in the Texas panhandle town of Hereford in 1975. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring and documenting the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American West. Everyone is in agreement that there is a terrific story to tell about these remarkable women of courage, spirit and vision.
 

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Organizations

* Association of Professional Genealogists – www.apgen.org
The APG was registered on February 5, 1979, in the state of Utah, as a nonprofit corporation, to become a professional body capable of focusing the efforts of the professional genealogists worldwide. APG is an independent organization whose principal purpose is to support professional genealogists in all phases of their work: from the amateur genealogist wishing to turn knowledge and skill into a vocation, to the experienced professional seeking to exchange ideas with colleagues and to upgrade the profession as a whole. The association also seeks to protect the interest of those engaging in the services of the professional.


* Board for Certification of Genealogists – www.bcgcertification.org
The Board’s mission is to foster public confidence in genealogy as a respected branch of history by promoting an attainable, uniform standard of competence and ethics among genealogical practitioners, and by publicly recognizing persons who meet that standard.


* Federation of Genealogical Societies – www.fgs.org
The Federation of Genealogical Societies, founded in 1976, has three major purposes: serving the needs of its member societies, providing products and services needed by member societies, and marshaling the resources of its member organizations.


* National Genealogical Society – www.ngsgenealogy.org
The National Genealogical Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1903, is the premier national society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. The NGS serves its members by: providing genealogical skill development through education, information, publications, research assistance, and networking opportunities; establishing and promoting the highest standards of ethical research principles and scholarly practices; establishing important links with other groups worldwide; providing depth and breadth of knowledge and opportunities for our members; creating programs to increase public awareness of opportunities to discover family history; and, promoting interest in the fascinating field of genealogy and family history.


* New England Historic Genealogical Society www.newenglandancestors.org
The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is the oldest genealogical society in the country. For over 150 years, NEHGS has helped new and experienced researchers trace their heritage in New England and around the world. Today we have over 20,000 members worldwide. If you have New England ancestors, or are interested in genealogical research of any kind, you will find that NEHGS is an important resource for helping you achieve your research goals.


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