This Tool Kit includes links to websites for up-to-date genealogy news, finding aids, resource and research guides, "how-to" articles and helpful reference. New to Genealogy? See Getting Started by instructor Bob Dawes and the helpful tips and hints, research guides, downloadable charts and articles on genealogy extracted from The New Searchlight, our quarterly newsletter in the Course Materials. 

News & Articles | Finding Aids & Research Guides | Other Good Stuff

New Additions

National Trust Surname Distribution *NEW* Presents the findings of a project based at University College London (UCL) that is investigating the distribution of surnames in Great Britain, both current and historic.

Restoration of Genealogy Photos *NEW* Scanning tips to help restore your genealogy photos.

Forensic Genealogy *NEW* Improve your sleuthing skills with the weekly photo quiz.

Family Genealogy & History Internet Education Directory *NEW* A comprehensive Genealogy and Family History online Handbook, How-To-Guide and Manual.

Family History Place Newsletter *NEW* Quizzes and fun stuff, monthly newsletter, article library, genealogy societies and much more.

News & Articles

The Global Gazette The Global Gazette provides helpful family history research "How-To" information, and heritage news for everyone interested in genealogy and history.

Genealogy Canada Canada's News Service on Genealogy, Heritage and History

Anglo-Celtic Connections Updated daily, items that may appear, or have appeared in the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa monthly e-mail newsletter.

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter Daily newsletter with family history news, tips and reviews from genealogist Dick Eastman.

Everton Publishers Genealogy Blog Genealogy Blog was started by Joe Edmon and Leland Meitzler in 2003 as a place for genealogists to come and find the best the Internet has to offer for genealogists.

Roots Television Roots Television™ is by and for avid genealogists and family history lovers of all stripes.

Finding Aids & Research Guides

Research Guides from the Archives of Ontario These documents are designed to aid in the use of particular types of records or to provide information about policies and procedures.

Research Guides at the Canadian Genealogy Centre Library and Archives Canada Finding Aids cover a broad range of topics including aboriginal and ethno-cultural groups; births, marriages and deaths; government; immigration; military; publications; census; lands; employment and many others.

Research Guides at FamilySearch(tm) Listed alphabetically by country, state or province.

The National Archives Research Guides: A-Z  These guides give specific research advice that will help you to use the catalogue at The National Archives at Kew.

The National Archives In-Depth Learning Guides These guides created by experts cover some of the most popular research topics including: family history, local history, Latin and palaeography.

Family History at bbc.co.uk Take a fascinating journey into your family's past. Discover the enormous array of resources at your fingertips and get started with your research.

Ancestry Library A collection of family history how-to and genealogy learning materials on the Internet. Browse or search our archives of Ancestry Magazine, the Ancestry Daily News, Genealogical Computing, and popular Ancestry.com online columnists.

Other Good Stuff

Genealogical Standards and Guidelines The National Genealogical Society

Citation Examples for Ontario Resources From the Ontario Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, “Cite your sources” has become the mantra of all good genealogists, regardless of whether they are hobbyists or professionals.

Ancestors in the Attic, Season I History Television's genealogy series describes each episode in detail and includes interesting case studies with resource summaries.

Ontario Locator The Ontario Locator help genealogists and historians discover the township, county or district they need in order to research family histories. Knowing this information will narrow your search down to one area instead of province-wide.

Changing Shape of Ontario: Early Districts and Counties in Ontario 1788-1899 In 1788 the government of the Province of Quebec and its successors (Upper Canada, Province of Canada and Ontario) began creating districts and counties to serve administrative needs at the local level.

CensusTools More charts and Spreadsheets.

Research Helps from FamilySearch(tm) Includes Forms, Letter-writing Guide, Maps, Reference Documents, Research Outlines, Resource Guides, Step-by-step Guides, and Word List.

Family Facts, Surname Origins The Family Facts archive can tell you everything from the lifespan of your ancestors to the very meaning of your name.

A Guide to the Preservation and Restoration of Old Graveyards The New Hampshire Old Graveyard Association

The Encyclopedia of Genealogy The Encyclopedia of Genealogy serves as a compendium of genealogical tools and techniques. It provides reference information about everything in genealogy except people.

Rudy's List of Archaic Medical Terms    Antiquus Morbus is a collection of archaic medical terms and their old and modern definitions that helps decipher the Causes of Death found on Mortality Lists, Certificates of Death and Church Death Records from the 19th century and earlier.

Old Occupations A alphabetical listing old occupations on the Hall Genealogy Website developed by Rodney Hall.

Beginners' Latin, A Practical Online Tutorial for Beginners This tutorial from The National Archives is a beginners' guide to the Latin used in documents between 1086 and 1733 when Latin was the official language of documents written in England. No previous knowledge of Latin is required. This tutorial is suitable for everyone who wants to learn.