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May 30, 2007
Ancestry
I keep hearing radio and television commercials for Ancestry.com. It's funny when something that I consider a "professional tool" is advertised commercially. They say that you can build your family tree and search their databases. But, guess what happens when you find Grandpa Henry's immigration papers? They want you to pay to see them. Well -- guess what? We've had (which means that Roslyn residents have) a subscription to Ancestry for several years already and we think it's fantastic.
Ancestry Library Edition includes digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 forward, the American Genealogical Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, access to the Social Security Death Index, and much more.
So, if you've heard the commercial or explored the website and want to catch up on some genealogical research, now's the time. The only catch is that you actually have to come in to the library to do it. Ancestry is one of only a couple of databases that are not available remotely. But, when you see the wealth of information you have access to, you'll find that it's worth the trip!
Posted by Michele at May 30, 2007 12:20 PM
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