FREE STATE RESEARCH GUIDES FROM ANCESTRY.COM

I just learned about the new, free state research guides available from Ancestry.com.  These guides are in PDF file format and can be downloaded using Adobe Reader and saved on you computer hard drive for reference at any time.  The currently available guides are listed below.  Ancestry will be continuing to add states, so keep checking back for the guide to you ancestors state.

I downloaded the Virginia research guide and found a five page document that included information on Virginia history, Virginia Censuses, and a listing of significant dates for Virginia.  There was also information and links for information on Virginia vital records, military resources, and special collections.  Other links included were Library of Virginia, Virginia Historical Society, and Virginia Genealogical Society.

Free State Research Guides

Learning about the history and what resources are available for the places your ancestor lived can give your research a solid boost. Our state research guide series includes historical background, a chronology, helpful information on census and vital record availability, highlighted collection for that place on Ancestry.com, and links to important resources beyond Ancestry.com.

We'll be continuing to add states throughout 2014, so if we don't have your ancestor's state yet, stay tuned.

Alaska (02 January 2014)

California (08 January 2014)

Georgia (25 November 2013)

Indiana (12 December 2013)

New York (14 January 2014)

Texas (25 November 2013)

Virginia (9 December 2013)