Livebrary Guides: Genealogy: Getting Started

Getting Started Guides

Back to the Basics: Genealogy 101 video
View a video on the basics of genealogy.
How To Start Your Family History
National Archives - Starting Genealogy & Family History Research
New to Genealogy - Beginners First Step from FamilySearch.org
How to Build a Family Tree: Tracing Your Ancestors
Surnames
Origin and meanings of 150,000 surnames.
Ellis Island Genealogy Tips

Charts & Forms

Mega Websites

101 Best Websites
Genealogy websites recommended by Family Tree Magazine.
Cyndi's List
264,040+ genealogy web links organized by subject.
About.com: Genealogy
Genealogy links organized by subject
Family Search
Family History Library's genealogy records and resources from around the world.
Mary's Genealogy Treasures
Over 22,000 web links
Webpages by Stephen P. Morse
Effective search capabilities allowing for a greater chance of search results.

Genealogy Databases

Fold3
Search this database for images of historical and genealogical information.
You will need your Suffolk County library card barcode number or username and password to access this database.
Heritage Quest
Search this database for census records and family histories in the United States. You will need your Suffolk County library card barcode number or username and password to access this database.
My Heritage
Search records from around the world including birth, marriage, death, military, census, and parish records.
New York Amsterdam News
Search this database for news from historical Harlem
This historic newspaper is geared to the African-American community in New York City and provides genealogists and researchers with the events of the time.
(1922-1993)
Passenger and Immigration List Index
A great source for genealogical information. Lists are compiled from historical publications, naturalization records, government documents, ship manifests, and other historical sources. Entries include the name and age of immigrant; year and place of arrival, or naturalization; and associated family members who arrived with the entrant.

FamilySearch Information

FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries

FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have privileges to limited-access FamilySearch databases. The following Suffolk County Libraries participate:

Connetquot Public Library
Emma S. Clark
Harborfields Public Library
Longwood Public Library
Middle Country Public LIbrary
Patchogue-Medford Public Library -- Suffolk County residents may also visit the Patchogue-Medford Library to view Family History Records.
Riverhead Free Library
Sachem Public Library
Smithtown Public Library
South Country Public Library
West Babylon Public Library

Family History Center
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). The Terryville New York Family History Center serves Suffolk County and is available by appointment.