Ancestry combines billions of rich historical records, millions of family trees and samples from millions of people in the AncestryDNA to help connect you and your family together.

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An "independent federal agency of the United States government within the executive branch", charged with the preservation and documentation of government and historical records.

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On March 3, 1865, Congress passed “An Act to establish a Bureau for the Relief of Freedmen and Refugees” to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical services, reconnection and land to displaced Southerners, most commonly newly freed African Americans.

The United States Census Bureau, officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy.

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MyHeritage offers users a meaningful discovery experience that unites their past, present, and future using sophisticated matching technologies, billions of international historical records, and at-home DNA tests.

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FamilyTree.com is a genealogy, ancestry, and family tree research website. Find site reviews, technology tips, DIY family tree ideas, information on cultural and local heritage, and an active social community.

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Find a Grave is a website that allows the public to search and add to an online database of human and pet cemetery records for families everywhere. It is owned by Ancestry.com.

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AAHGS is an organization which pursues scholarly and educational work on the genealogy and history of African American citizens.

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AfriGeneas is a site devoted to African American genealogy, to researching African Ancestry in the Americas in particular and to genealogical research and resources in general.

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They foster collaboration and best practices in advocacy, education, preservation, and research. They enable people, cultures, and organizations to discover the past and create a lasting legacy.

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Crista Cowan is a World-Renowned Genealogist and Expert Family History Educator. 

A seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in genealogy, Crista’s career is marked by prolific writing and captivating live and virtual presentations, making her a trusted guide for countless individuals navigating their own family history journeys.

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