by SullivanRose

Created on: February 05, 2011

With Internet sites like Ancestry dominating the web, how can you find a free genealogy resource? Family history research is usually done by contacting state, county or city offices like the Clerk of Court or Vital Records. Obtaining the documents needed to complete family trees can be expensive as most agencies charge various fees. Writing and waiting can also be time consuming. One way to beat the cost of leading ancestry sites is to use a free genealogy resource.

Conventional methods for obtaining lineage documents are to contact Vital Records in the State in which the birth, marriage or death took place. These agencies are generally located in the State Capitol. Historical and Genealogy Societies, as well as libraries can be a helpful free genealogy resource.

This article will focus on how you can find free genealogy resources available with Georgia information. A free genealogy resource would include Internet websites, local newspapers, cemeteries, libraries and census data. Still, many of these services can have charges. Stamps, the cost of money orders and travel are also expensive. So how do you find free genealogy resources? 

Georgia Newspapers

Georgia newspapers are a free genealogy resource. You will need to know the name of the newspaper and the state in which it functions. Archives of local journals and heralds contain obituaries. An obituary can also be a free genealogy resource. Within an obit, you can obtain information such as spouse, children, and other kinsman. 

For a list of Georgia newspapers broken down by state, county, and city, check out website. This free genealogy resource also provides information on libraries and census reports.

Census Information

Census records are another free genealogy resource if you know where to find them. You can find census information at this Georgia ancestors site. The information is given by county and only includes ancestry information on Georgia.

Cemetery Information

Though many cemeteries have websites, many do not have grave records published. If they do, the publication is usually a booklet you can buy on their website. A free genealogy resource for cemetery information is Find A Grave. Unique and extensive, this free genealogy resource includes cemetery data, grave records and more. I have also seen memorials to loved ones on this site that include obituary information. Pictures are also popular at Find A Grave. Cemeteries can provide birth and death date recordings.

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