Biographical Sketches of Sac County Iowa

Residence in Odebolt Iowa

The first settlement in Sac County Iowa was made by Otho Williams, who came from Michigan in the autumn of 1854, with his family, and took up a claim in the timber near Grant City, in the southeastern part of the county. He and his family were the first white inhabitants of Sac county, but during the two succeeding years quite a number of settlers made their homes either in the same neighborhood or in the vicinity of Sac City, and Otho Williams, at the end of about two years, complained that ‘folds are gittin’ to thick ’round yer,’ and … Read more

Alaska Genealogy at Ancestry

Ancestry is the largest provider of genealogy data online. The billions of records they provide have advanced genealogy online beyond imagination just a decade ago. The following is but a small sample of what they provide for Alaska Genealogy at Ancestry. While some of these databases are free, many require a subscription.

AKGenWeb – Alaska GenWeb

1910 Alaska Census Map

A list linking to the AKGenWeb county websites. AKGenWeb is created by a group of volunteers as part of the USGenWeb Project working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county in Alaska. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone.

Alabama AHGP

Alabama American History and Genealogy Projects (Alabama AHGP). An unincorporated not-for-profit network of independent sites devoted to History & Genealogy, and covering the great state of Alabama!

Alabama Genealogy and History Website

The Alabama Genealogy and History website is a sister site to Access Genealogy. The concept behind it is to provide genealogical and historical content specific to the counties of Alabama. As well, it provides a free hosting environment for volunteer groups devoted to the history and/or genealogy of Alabama.

Alabama Genealogy at Ancestry

Ancestry is the largest provider of genealogy data online. The billions of records they provide have advanced genealogy online beyond imagination just a decade ago. The following is but a small sample of what they provide for Alabama genealogy at Ancestry. While some of these databases are free, many require a subscription. You can try a 14 day free trial and see if you can find any of your Alabama genealogy at Ancestry! Alabama Genealogy Databases – Subscription May be Required Ancestry Free Trial Statewide Genealogy Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947 Alabama, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908 Alabama … Read more

ALGenWeb – Alabama GenWeb

1910 Alabama Census Map

A list linking to the ALGenWeb county websites. ALGenWeb is created by a group of volunteers as part of the USGenWeb Project working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county in Alabama. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone.

Allen Family Genealogy

Joseph Allen of Medfield

The Allen Family is among the forty-nine “best families” selected by the American Historical-Genealogical Society for whom the Society has published family histories during the past few years. The Allen Family has been prominent in the British Empire and in the United States, its members having played important roles in war and in peace. Family pride is a commendable trait and should be cultivated. All Allens have just cause to be proud of their family history and traditions. In references No. 17, No. 3 and No. 7 we find the following regarding the Origin of the name Allen: The name … Read more