This page is a curated entry point into the archive by place. Posts often connect multiple states over time (migration, marriage, military service, work, etc.), so browsing by place is a good way to find clusters.
Primary research hubs#
- Illinois → /tags/illinois/
- Indiana → /tags/indiana/
- Ohio → /tags/ohio/
- Pennsylvania → /tags/pennsylvania/
- Massachusetts → /tags/massachusetts/
- Vermont → /tags/vermont/
- Connecticut → /tags/connecticut/
Tips for place-based searching#
- Try both the town and the county (records are often filed at the county level).
- Search with older place names/abbreviations (especially in 1800s documents).
- Combine place + surname for precision.
Search: /search/