Research Resources

The Online Genealogical Index (OGIndex) is a free search tool that helps researchers locate online genealogy records for England and Wales. By entering a county, town, approximate year, and record type, users are directed to websites that contain relevant parish registers, civil records, and other genealogical resources. OGIndex searches hundreds of free and subscription websites, helping researchers quickly identify where records for a particular place are available.

OnLine Parish Clerks for the County of Lancashire is a free volunteer project that provides online access to transcriptions of historical records from parishes throughout the pre-1974 county of Lancashire, England. OnLine Parish Clerks are volunteer researchers and should not be confused with parish clerks employed by parish or town councils. Researchers can search parish registers, census records, cemetery records, wills, land tax records, business and postal directories, churchwardens' accounts, overseers' accounts, local histories, and other records dating from the earliest available records through the late nineteenth century. The website also provides parish histories, maps, and contact information for volunteer parish clerks who may be able to assist with local research.

Ontario and Upper Canada Genealogy and History is a collection of genealogy and local history resources for researching ancestors in Ontario and Upper Canada. The site provides access to searchable databases, historical maps, land records, wills, newspapers, county directories, township histories, cemetery records, and other resources, along with links to related genealogy websites and Facebook groups.

The Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America (OGSA) promotes research into the families, history, and culture of Ostfriesland (East Friesland) in northwestern Germany and the descendants who emigrated to America. The society provides educational programs, webcasts, publications, research guides, translated resources, and information about Ostfriesland communities, church records, and emigration. Members also have access to additional research resources, including a research library and specialized databases. Address: P.O. Box 50919, Mendota, MN 55150. Email: Info@ogsa.us.

The Otoe County Genealogical Society promotes genealogy and family history research in Otoe County, Nebraska. The Society maintains the Otoe County Museum of Memories, where researchers have access to local history collections, family files, photographs, newspapers, cemetery records, and other genealogical resources. The Society also publishes materials, provides research assistance, and supports the preservation of Otoe County history. Location: 366 Poplar Street, Syracuse, NE 68446. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 465, Syracuse, NE 68446. Phone: (402) 440-6860.

Ship passenger lists are the focus of this free collection of immigration resources from Olive Tree Genealogy. The site includes passenger lists for arrivals in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa, along with naturalization records, immigration guides, and related resources. Researchers can browse ship passenger lists by port, year, or ethnic group to help trace immigrant ancestors.

The Pierce County NEGenWeb Project provides free genealogy resources for researching Pierce County, Nebraska. The website includes cemetery records, obituaries, newspapers, family histories, military records, school records, maps, photographs, local histories, and numerous links to county and statewide genealogy resources. It also contains transcribed records and historical information about Pierce County communities.

Places in Germany is a searchable directory of Germany's cities, towns, and villages. Users can search by place name or postal code or browse by federal state and district. Each entry provides current administrative relationships, population, postal codes, telephone area codes, automobile license plate codes, geographic coordinates, and links to related locations and external resources. It is especially useful for identifying present-day German places and their current administrative structure.

The Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society preserves the history of Hamilton County, Nebraska through its museum, archives, research collections, and educational programs. Researchers can access local history collections, photographs, newspapers, family histories, manuscripts, and other historical resources documenting Hamilton County and its communities. Location: 210 16th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. Phone: (402) 694-6531.

Platte Valley Kin Seekers promotes genealogy and family history research in Platte County and central Nebraska. The organization offers educational programs, research assistance, and opportunities for members to share genealogy research. Location: Platte County Historical Society Museum, 2916 16th Street, Columbus, NE 68601. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31, Columbus, NE 68602-0031. Phone: (402) 219-2662.