City Genealogy Guides (PDF)

Research Your Genealogy in America's Top Cities! Tracing your ancestors in a big city can feel like finding a needle in a haystackhow do you locate your family among all those people and records? Family Tree Magazine's City Genealogy Guides give you the essential facts, advice and resources you need to find your ancestors in cities across the USA! This downloadable compilation features guides for 30 of America's biggest and most historically important urban areasthe places your ancestors settled or passed through, from colonial times to the immigration influx of the early 20th century. Each City Guide features: How-to article Overview of the city's history and genealogical records Fast Facts Key dates, parent counties, historical ethnic groups and industries, population growth and more Top Genealogy Resources Your toolkit of essential websites and printed sources Key Libraries, Archives and Organizations Where to go to get the records you need Records at a Glance Quick-reference rundown of dates and tips for the city's key records Timeline A quick look at key events in the city's history Top Historic Sites Best museums, parks and historical landmarks to learn about your ancestors' lives and times Historical Map Panoramic bird's-eye view of the city as it looked in the past