Reference Links
These sites will become foundational to your research!
- Research Wiki (Family Search)
- FamilySearch
- Ancestry
- Ancestry Library Edition ( Only WAGS members have password)
- MyHeritage ( Only WAGS members have password)
- American Ancestors ( Only WAGS members have password)
Research Links
| Name | Description | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne's Family History Resources | This site is for both the beginning and experienced genealogist. It has links to many types of resources and includes help for beginners. | International | Research Sites |
Chelan County USGenWeb | This website is part of the Washington GenWeb project, which is, in turn, part of the USGenWeb project. The USGenWeb project is an effort, staffed by volunteers, to provide resources for genealogical research in every county, in every state, of the United States of America. All of the material here is available free for non-commercial use. Cheryl Webber is the Chelan County Coordinator. | North Central Washington | Research Sites |
Chroniclingamerica | Click on advance search - newspapers nationwide including Wenatchee, Spokane, Leavenworth, Oroville, Ellensburg | United States | NEWSPAPERS |
Ewanida Rail Cemetery Records | Maggie Rail's interest in reading and preserving the records of cemeteries began in 1998. She has read cemeteries in two other countries as well as several counties and states in the United States. This is an excellent cemetery resource! | Research Sites | |
Family Search Research WIKI | Guide to Washington State ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. | Research Sites | |
Kittitas County Genealogical Society, Washington State | The Cascade Association of Museums and History (CAMAH) is an organization promoting collaboration among museums and historic places within Kittitas County. | Area Societies | |
Marge Womack's Page | She has some obits from Grant, Stevens, Whitman & Walla Walla Counties. (Fred Pflugrath collection of newspapers) | NEWSPAPERS | |
The Ancestor Hunt | Includes Entiat, Coulee City, Garfield, Pomeroy, Molson, and about 100 more. (newspapers nationwide) | NEWSPAPERS | |
Washington Rural Heritage | Washington Rural Heritage brings together local history resources from 101 heritage organizations and 286 private collections throughout Washington State. Learn more about this collaborative digitization project coordinated by the Washington State Library. | Research Sites | |
Washington State Archives | The State Records Collections provide a vital account of public government in Washington State, beginning with the establishment of Washington Territory in 1853 and continuing to the present. | Research Sites | |
Washington State Digital Archives | The Washington State Digital Archives is the nation's first archives dedicated specifically to the preservation of electronic records from both State and Local agencies that have permanent legal, fiscal or historical value.. | Research Sites | |
Washington State Genealogical Society | WASGS promotes the preservation of and access to public and private genealogical and historical information. | Area Societies | |
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society | YVGS is dedicated to helping genealogists and family historians research their roots. We have members who can help you get started on this wonderful journey of discovery that we call genealogy. | Area Societies | |
Okanogan County Genealogical Society | The Okanogan Historical Society's headquarters are in the Wilson Historical Research Center adjacent to the Okanogan County Historical Museum. This building also houses the Okanogan County Genealogical Society. | Area Societies | |
Genealogy Terms | Comprehensive Genealogy Glossary from FamilyTreeMagazine.com | Glossary | |
Old Medical Terms | Glossary of Old Medical Terms | Glossary | |
How to Plan a Library Visit | Tips to have better library visits. | Hints & Tips | |
Genetic Genealogy Abbreviations | List of abbreviations used in genetic genealogy (DNA) | DNA |