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A Digital Archive of Slave Voyages Details the Largest Forced Migration in History. An online database explores the nearly 36,000 slave voyages that occurred between 1514 and 1866.
The museum library has over 3000 obituaries, copies of death certificates, photos and other items pertaining to those people who in some way were connected to Ajo and the surrounding area. Check their website for Operating Hours and directions to get there.
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The certificate images provided are limited to Arizona: BIRTHS that occurred at least 75 years ago DEATHS that occurred at least 50 years ago 2018 update: Birth Certificates from 1855-1942 and Death Certificates from 1870-1967
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This website has links to Arizona census records, land records, cemetery records, historical newspapers, Arizona Indian tribes, and many other resources concerning Arizona's history and genealogy.
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The mission of this family history project is to capture digital images of gravestones of our ancestors. As decades pass, many stones are becoming harder, if not impossible, to read the inscriptions they originally contained.
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Established by an Act of the First Territorial Legislature on November 7, 1864, the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is Arizona’s oldest historical agency. Today, AHS serves as the steward of state history, fulfilling its mission to collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the history of Arizona and the West.
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The mission of the Pioneers' Cemetery Association (PCA) is to research, preserve and protect the history and physical remains of Arizona pioneers as exemplified in the early, historic-period cemeteries of the state.
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This is an index to the Arizona Pioneers' Home records. The Home was established by the Territory of Arizona in 1911 in order to take care of aged and informed Arizonans. Initially, a “men only” institution (principally miners), a woman's wing was added in 1916. Today the Pioneers' Home admits “pioneers” who are at least 70 years of age and have been an Arizona resident for at least 50 years.
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The purpose of this project is to organize volunteers who will work together to create a lasting tribute to Arizona ancestors. Volunteers transcribe tombstone inscriptions and have that work archived for the future and made easily accessible to all.
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The Office of Vital Records officially began recording birth and death events in July, 1909. However, it maintains a sampling of delayed birth records of Arizona citizens (from 1855) and death records (from 1877) from other sources.
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Crestleaf was built to enable people all over the world to capture, preserve and share their family story with living relatives and future generations.
Provided by Crestleaf.com, this infographic shows you how to easily map out your relationship to other family members throughout the entire family tree.
Family Tree Magazine has created forms that can help you access and organize your family history information. They're available in two formats: text and portable document format (PDF).
Descendants of Colonia Tavern Keepers. If any of your ancestor were tavern keepers during colonial times (prior to 4 July 1776) consider joining this lineage society. Their website is full of information about the colonial taverns and inns. The "Kids Page", set up in Q&A format, covers lots of details regarding what skills a taverner might need, what they wore, and the types of tools they used.
The Purpose of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research and education, and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, history and traditions.
Formed in 1974, the GSSB provides literary, educational, and research opportunities and resources to their members and the public. GSSB owns and operates an extensive research library in the Melbourne Public Library.
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Genealogical.com, publishes over 2,000 genealogy books and CDs featuring colonial genealogy, Native American genealogy, colonial genealogy, Irish genealogy, immigration, royal ancestry, family history, and genealogy methods and sources. There are resources for those just beginning to explore their family tree and for experienced researchers looking for in-depth genealogy data.
This web site provides access to the text of biographical essays that were written or compiled by Senator Carl Hayden during his legendary career in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives. Hayden compiled lists of pioneers from the 1860, 1864 and 1870 U.S.
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An article with information on how to find your biological mother. This article is sponsored by IDtrue, which charges a fee for running their reports, but it is giving good free advice in this article. This link was suggested by Ms. Martin's Learning Haven class!
The Mesa FamilySearch Library is closed permanently. A new Discovery Center will be opening in the future. There are links to past classes, webinars, and other information on this website that may be helpful.
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Documents, photos, records veterans' service records, census, city directories, immigration records. Located in Washington, D.C.; branches of NARA in other cities.
Ever wonder how you're related to your half-cousin? How about your great uncle? And what is a second cousin twice removed, anyway? Ask the Relatedness Calculator!
This is a digital publication dedicated to past and present articles, events and information concerning Hispanic heritage issues. Somos Primos is an all volunteer effort. There is no paid staff and there is no cost for accessing issues.
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Southwest Jewish Archives at the University of Arizona Library is a research collection dedicated to collecting and recording the dramatic history of pioneer Jews in the Desert Southwest, covering Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas. It is a repository for major collections of primary materials on Jewish families from these areas.
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This center is located at 500 S. Langley Avenue on Tucson's east side. It houses a large collection of family histories and genealogy books donated by the Arizona State Genealogical Society. Check their wiki page for more information.
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This archive contains a wealth of information on Tucson's volunteer firefighters. In a time before a city run fire department or when the department was small, Tucson depended on these Angelo and Mexican men to fight fires. Hundreds of men are listed with city directory entries, newspaper articles, and other resources documenting their lives. In addition to all the genealogical information, historical data on Tucson's fires, fire apparatus, oral histories, Tucson Common Council Minutes from 1871-1953, and more are available to the researcher.
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Located in Washington, D.C., the museum was stablished as a "permanent living memorial to the victims of the Holocaust." The archival collections include published and unpublished materials, art & artifacts, film & video, music, oral history, photos. The Library and Archives reading rooms are open to the public for research on-site.
