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This collection covers a wide range of areas and topics of interest to the family researcher, with a strong concentration of materials on Texas and the South. The collection includes a large census collection and indexes nationwide, county records on microfilm for most of south Texas. Our collection includes: census indexes, census microfilm, CD resources & internet, Soundex, family search, selective online obituary index to the Caller Times, vital records, published materials. General Genealogy LinksAfriGeneasprovides a tutorial on how to get started researching family history. A death index, surname search, slave and cemetery database is also included along with a schedule chat time. Site provided by AfriGeneas. Afro-American GenealogyThis site contains guides, biographical resources, and case studies for family research. Site provided by the Library of Congress. Afro-American Researchincludes links of information from Pre-Civil War, Military Records, and also Post Civil War Records as well as some WWII photographs. Site provided by the NARA. All Things Cherokeeincludes steps to take on how to join the Cherokee Nation. Also information on the genetics of DNA and Native American blood. Site provided by the allthingscherokee.com. Ancient FacesThis website gives you the opportunity to create your own family website, view photographs online, buy and sell collectables, share your family stories. Site provided by Ancientfaces.com, LLC. Ancestry.comThis web site has a links related to genealogy such as census records, historical newspapers, and also birth & death indexes. Cemetery Records OnlineContains transcription on cemeteries in the US, UK, Germany, Canada and Australia. Site provided by Interment.net. Census LinksContains census information from countries throughout the world as well as general genealogy resources. Site provided by Christine's Genealogy Websites. Census Tract Street LocatorLook up street addresses by State or County , or look up street addresses or a specific address within a ZIP Code. Site provided by Census.gov Confederate Pension SearchThis index contains information on federal pensions received from 1899-1945. Site provided by the Texas State Library. Cyndi's ListThis web site has a wealth of information on a variety of areas related to genealogy. Ellis Island Immigration RecordsSearch for passengers who immigrated to Ellis Island and through the Port of New York. Site provided by the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation. Emigration Ships ListFind various passenger list from England, Boston, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Virgina, etc. Family SearchGenealogy Home PageHeritage QuestHeritageQuest provides a unique and continuously expanding collection of research materials to help you trace your family lineage and American culture. HQ is provided by TexShare. Introduction to the 1930 CensusLearn how to locate your family census information. Site provided by the NARA. LineagesAre you a beginner? Use this site to get tips on how to begin your genealogy research. Site provided by Lineages, Inc. Local History Searchable DatabasesOur own Local History Database includes an index that shows the publication date for more than 190,000 of the obituaries that were printed in the Corpus Christi Caller, Corpus Christi Times, and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times (please note this is NOT the date of death) as well as a searchable index to historical postcards held in the archives of the Local History Department of the Corpus Christi Library. Military Veteran's DatabaseSearches for military veterans by branch of service, name, and rank Native American Indian GenealogyFind links to census records, surnames, history, military, and also information on how to register for a Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood. OldBayview CemeteryContains photographs, transcriptions, and historical information on those buried at Old Bayview Cemetery in Corpus Christi Texas. Probate Records OnlineA collection of parish and probate records online from England, Wales, etc. Site provided by Ancestry.com. RootswebSearchable death index from 1964 - 1998. Soundex MachineFind your soundex code electronically from Rootsweb. Spanish and Mexican Texas Land GrantsLocate land grants from Texas. Site provided by the Texas General Land Office. Texas State CemeteryThe Lone Star State's version of Arlington. This web includes a master database searchable by name or location of the burial site. Site provided by TSC. Vital Records for Texas FAQ'sTexas State Library provides FAQ's related to vital record indexes and locating birth & death records, as well as marriage and divorce records. Site provided by TSL. Where to Write for Vital RecordsThis page contains information about where to obtain vital records (such as birth, death & marriage certificates and divorce decrees) from each state, territory and county of the United States. Genealogy MicrofilmCensus1850-1920, complete for Texas, includes all Soundex & slave schedules. 1790-1860, complete for all states, excluding slave schedules. 1870-1920, generally complete for southern states (excluding Soundex) and partial coverage of other states. StatesContact the Local History & Genealogy Dept. for information available on microfilm Family HistoriesBates, Corkill, Dozier, Farris, Kelly, Meadows, Patterson, Smith, Tracy |