ArchiveGrid (ELM) View historical documents, personal papers, and family histories held in archives around the world. Resource available within libraries only.
OAISter(ELM) View digital resources ranging from an old-time advertisement of electric refrigerators to Harriet Beecher Stowe memoirs. Resource available within libraries only.
Free Genealogy Resources
AfriGeneas
A comprehensive source for genealogical research into African ancestry.
American Battle Monuments Commission
The Commission maintains a listing of those interred at the American military cemeteries overseas and those Missing in Action from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Beginning Genealogical Research
Written by the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers tips for people new to genealogical research.
Heritage Education Commission
The Heritage Education Commission is an organization of Minnesota State University Moorhead, developed for the purpose of creating, initiating, and conducting programs and projects which aid in the preservation or restoration of the cultural heritage in the service region of Minnesota State University Moorhead.
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
Search databases for information on ancestors, learn basic steps in genealogy, access research help (forms, maps, guides), link to genealogical Websites, connect and share data with other genealogists, and learn about the LDS Family History Library.
Genealogy Tools
This site offers tips, databases, free searches, helpful links, and more to help you find your ancestors and surnames.
GeneaNet
An index of genealogical databases, free searches, helpful links, and more to help you find your ancestors and surnames. This site can help the beginner and the experienced researcher.
Holocaust Global Registry
This site provides a central place for anyone searching for Holocaust survivors, for survivors searching for family members of friends, and for child survivors looking for clues to their identities.
National Genealogical Society
With over 17,000 members, the NGS provides training, research assistance, news and other resources.
Red River Valley Genealogical Society
This site provides information on membership, monthly meetings, research services, online/print publications, and its research library.
RootsWeb.com
Search and submit information to databases, browse and post to message boards, join mailing lists and search mail archives, use tools and resources, build Websites, and volunteer.
Treasure Maps Genealogy
This site contains tutorials, guides, a monthly newsletter, and links to resources, such as hints on deciphering old handwriting.
USGenWeb Project
This volunteer organization’s Website presents comprehensive state and county genealogy Web pages, containing useful information and contacts.
Vital Records Information
A simple doorway to information on ordering birth, marriage, and death records in the United States and around the world.
Genealogy/History
Magazine, Newspaper and Reference Databases
Enter your 14-digit library card number to gain access to databases from outside the library.
Ancestry Library Edition
Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. Accessible in libraries only.
HeritageQuest:
1. Access from within a branch library.
2. Access from outside library (Library Barcode Required)
This genealogy database provides a unique, growing collection of research materials for tracing family history.
ArchiveGrid (ELM)
View historical documents, personal papers, and family histories held in archives around the world. Resource available within libraries only.
OAISter (ELM)
View digital resources ranging from an old-time advertisement of electric refrigerators to Harriet Beecher Stowe memoirs. Resource available within libraries only.
Free Genealogy Resources
AfriGeneas
A comprehensive source for genealogical research into African ancestry.
Yahoo! Babel Fish Translations
This feature allows you to translate words or a specific Web page into another language.
American Battle Monuments Commission
The Commission maintains a listing of those interred at the American military cemeteries overseas and those Missing in Action from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
American Family History Immigration Center
(AKA. “The Ellis Island Site”)
Find information on passengers who came to America through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924.
Beginning Genealogical Research
Written by the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers tips for people new to genealogical research.
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
Locate photographs, genealogical information, local history, membership information and more.
Cyndi’s List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
A comprehensive list of genealogy sites, currently offering 270,000 + links to family history.
Heritage Education Commission
The Heritage Education Commission is an organization of Minnesota State University Moorhead, developed for the purpose of creating, initiating, and conducting programs and projects which aid in the preservation or restoration of the cultural heritage in the service region of Minnesota State University Moorhead.
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
Search databases for information on ancestors, learn basic steps in genealogy, access research help (forms, maps, guides), link to genealogical Websites, connect and share data with other genealogists, and learn about the LDS Family History Library.
Genealogy Tools
This site offers tips, databases, free searches, helpful links, and more to help you find your ancestors and surnames.
GeneaNet
An index of genealogical databases, free searches, helpful links, and more to help you find your ancestors and surnames. This site can help the beginner and the experienced researcher.
Holocaust Global Registry
This site provides a central place for anyone searching for Holocaust survivors, for survivors searching for family members of friends, and for child survivors looking for clues to their identities.
Institute for Regional Studies, North Dakota State University (NDSU)
This special collection of the NDSU library houses a wealth of useful materials for researching genealogy, history, and everyday life in North Dakota.
Minnesota Genealogical Resources
An extensive list of useful information links for genealogy in our state.
Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Library and Collections
Learn about the MHS library and search its catalogs, including the PALS online library catalog, the Minnesota Death Certificates Index, and the AskRon Newspaper Database.
National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA) “Genealogy Page”
Describes details of genealogy research at NARA facilities and how to request records from them.
National Genealogical Society
With over 17,000 members, the NGS provides training, research assistance, news and other resources.
Red River Valley Genealogical Society
This site provides information on membership, monthly meetings, research services, online/print publications, and its research library.
RootsWeb.com
Search and submit information to databases, browse and post to message boards, join mailing lists and search mail archives, use tools and resources, build Websites, and volunteer.
Treasure Maps Genealogy
This site contains tutorials, guides, a monthly newsletter, and links to resources, such as hints on deciphering old handwriting.
USGenWeb Project
This volunteer organization’s Website presents comprehensive state and county genealogy Web pages, containing useful information and contacts.
Vital Records Information
A simple doorway to information on ordering birth, marriage, and death records in the United States and around the world.
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