Have roots in New Mexico, Arizona, or Mexico? Check out these resources!
Last week's episode of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow was jam-packed with all sorts of genealogical and historical topics of the American Southwest and shared heartwarming family stories. What sets Genealogy Roadshow aside from some of the other genealogy television shows is that they research the family histories of non-celebrities while sharing a wide variety of research resources and tips. While they give some research tips on their website, I thought I'd throw together some selected resources for those who have New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico ancestry. It's not exhaustive but it's quite a bit to get you started with finding your own heartwarming (and sometimes surprising) family stories.
Databases & Research Guides Ancestry (Some $$, some free)
FamilySearch (Free)
Findmypast ($$) MyHeritage ($$) USGenWeb (Free) WorldGenWeb (Free) US GenWeb Archives (Free) Genealogy Trails (Free) Cemetery Databases Findagrave Billiongraves Interment.net Researching Your Ancestors Who Went Out West
Newspaper Links & from The Ancestor Hunt (Free) TheAncestorHunt.com has the biggest and most up-to-date listing of online newspapers. Plus, he has tons of tutorials and videos to show you how to find your ancestors in newspapers — all for free!
Cyndi's List (Free) Linkpendium (Free) Maps ►New Mexico Various present-day maps showing counties, rivers, etc. Historical maps ►Arizona Various present-day maps showing counties, rivers, etc. Historical maps ►Mexico Various present-day maps Historical maps Selected Archives/Libraries
Selected Genealogical, Historical, & Lineage Societies
Blogs
Selected Books These are just a very selected few. Links go to Amazon, but they are not affiliate links.
Selected Facebook Groups Meet and collaborate with others in Facebook Groups!
Links to Other Topics Covered on Genealogy Roadshow
So, do you have any resources you'd like to add? Share in comments below! And don't forget to watch the next episode of PBS' Genealogy Roadshow in Miami on Tuesday, May 24th at 8PM ET / 7PM CT on your local PBS channel.
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Ive Been Having A Time Of It,Trying To Find My Maternal, Grandmohers Heritage.All I Know Is ThatShe Was From Mexico.On My Mothers Certificate,Says Zacatecas,Only If That Is Accurate.It Is Hard When You Don't Have Anything To base It On.I Am Discouraged At This Time.There Has To Be A Clue Out There Somewhere.. Or Maybe I MIght Have To Depend On The Dna That I Would Take.Also If You Can Help With Some Info,My Mother And Grandmother Were Deported During The Depression,Between The Years Of 1934 And 1936.Also The Mexican Americans Were Deported. Leave a Reply. |
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