Research Aids

 

As you have probably already discovered there are THOUSANDS of genealogy websites available. Where do you start? Which ones do you need to specific areas of research? CTGS has compiled a categorized list of helpful websites. All of these sites have been recommended either by one of our members or one of the speakers at a CTGS event.

 

What is a Genealogy Pearl? It's a short pearl of wisdom that someone else has uncovered along the way and shared with you through our web site. The pearls are grouped into dozens of genealogical categories.

 

Each of our members is researching multiple family lines. This database shows all the surnames being researched by our members. Want to know more about a particular ancestor that we may have already researched? Just find the name in our surname database and submit a query to the member who is researching that name.

 

This is our area for miscellaneous articles, timelines, glossaries and other helpful facts related to genealogy. If you are researching a Waco or McLennan County ancestor, check out our timeline of Waco history to see where your relative falls.

 

• The "Our Family Tree" Chart is a 5-generation Butterfly chart with Father's family on the left side and Mother's family on the right side. In addition to the usual grand- and greatgrandparents, there are spaces for aunts, uncles, neices, nephews, siblings and their families. 24" x 36" with fancy vining border. $7.00
• 15-Generation Chart 28" x 23" that is folded to 8" x 11" and pre-punched for carrying in a notebook or plastic sleeve. Very handy for research trips even if just to your local genealogy center. Write what you think you know in pencil until you've verified it. Once proven, write it again in ink. $5.00
• 6-Generation Chart with spaces for children to 4-generations. Check boxes for records already acquired, such as birth, marriage and death certificates. Space for source references or notes. Can be refolded to carry easily for research trips. $3.00