General USA Mailing Lists GENEALOGY RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET

GENERAL USA MAILING LISTS

  1. ACADIAN-CAJUN. A mailing list for anyone with Acadian-Cajun ancestry worldwide. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  2. ACADIAN-FRENCH-CANADIAN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of Acadian and French Canadian genealogy and history with a focus on the Acadian communities of northern New England, the New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Magdalen Islands, and Newfoundland provinces of Canada, and France. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  3. ACGSTalk. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in Canadians (predominantly French-Canadians and Acadians) who immigrated to the United States. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/acgstalk/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  4. ALSATIAN-AMERICAN. A multilingual English-French-German mailing list for anyone with a genealogical, cultural or historical interest in Americans with Alsatian ancestry. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  5. AMERICAN-FORTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Calvary, Native Americans, and civilians living in any fort in America. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  6. america-westflanders-genealogy. A mailing list for Americans, whose ancestors came from West-Flanders, Belgium, to discuss and share genealogical information related to West-Flanders and their ancestors. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/america-westflanders-gene alogy/ or by sending the following to america-westflanders-genealogy-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com: subscribe
  7. AMXROADS. A mailing for the discussion and exploration of family, education, networking, research, and kinship through genealogy and history. Additional information can be found on the American Crossroads website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  8. APPALACHIAN-ROOTS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the genealogy of families from the Appalachian Mountains. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  9. ARAB-AMERICAN. A mailing list for Americans of Arab descent who are looking for their ancestors. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  10. AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN. A bilingual English-German mailing list for anyone with a genealogical, cultural or historical interest in Americans with Austrian ancestry. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  11. AUS-USA. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Australians who emigrated to America or Americans who emigrated to Australia. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  12. BELGIAN-AMERICAN. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Belgians who immigrated to America. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  13. BoatFolks. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the ancestors and descendents of immigrants arriving in the United States prior to 1700. While the list will initially focus on the Mayflower families, all researchers whose ancestors arrived prior to 1700 are welcome. In addition, those who trace their Native American roots back to that time period are welcome ... the Native nations met our boats so it is appropriate that their lines be discussed in connection with the immigrants. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boatfolks/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  14. CAN-USA-MIGRATION. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors who moved from Canada to the United States or from the United States to Canada. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  15. CENSO-LATIN-AMERICA. A mailing list for the discussion of censuses in Latin America and the documentation of Latin American immigrants in U.S. censuses. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  16. COALMINERS. A mailing list for anyone whose ancestors were coalminers in the United Kingdom or the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  17. CORNISH-AMERICAN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors who emigrated from Cornwall, England, to the United States. The list will cover genealogy, culture, history and emigration topics. Additional information can be found on the Cornish-American Mailing List website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  18. DAILY-UPLOADS. A read-only mailing list for announcements of the daily file uploads to the USGenWeb Archives. To subscribe send the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  19. DUST-BOWL-ROOTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Dust Bowl migrants. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  20. EARLYAMERICAN. A mailing list for those researching Jewish immigrants to the United States before 1880. Additional information can be found on the Early American SIG website. To subscribe to a JewishGen mailing list, go to http://lyris.jewishgen.org/ListManager and follow the online instructions.
  21. EFSS. A mailing list for serious researchers of Early Families in Southern States during the colonial period to share and exchange records, documentation, and other research regarding families who settled in southern states, especially in the Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina regions, in the 1600s and 1700s (prior to the Revolution). This will be a list based upon solid scholarship and archival research. It is intentionally broader than a surname or county list as we hope to discuss links between geographic areas and clusters of migrating families. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  22. FirstFleet. A mailing list for anyone with an interest in genealogy or history regarding ancestors who came to New England on the First Fleet, their lives, why they came here, their ancestors and descendants, and those who married into these families. The First Fleet includes the group of ships known as The Winthrop Fleet (e.g., Arbella, Ambrose, Jewel, Talbot, Charles, Mayflower (not the Pilgrims' Mayflower), William and Francis, Hopewell, Whale, Success, Trial. Also included are certain other early ships that became part of "The Great Migration". Additional information can be found on The First Fleet Discussion List Homepage. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firstfleet/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  23. FirstShips. A mailing list for anyone who has an interest in genealogy or history regarding ancestors who came to New England on the first ships, their descendants and those who married into those lines. The first ships include the Mayflower, the Fortune, the Anne, the Little James and certain other early ships that brought passengers associated with those now known as pilgrims. Additional information can be found on The First Ships Discussion List Homepage. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firstships/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  24. FRANCO-AMERICAN. A mailing list to facilitate the communication between Americans who are descendants of French-Canadians in order to further their genealogical research efforts. Additional information can be found on the Franco-American Connection web site. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  25. GERMAN-AMERICAN. A mailing list for anyone interested in genealogy related to German immigrants and their families AFTER their arrival in America. Please note that this mailing list is not intended for discussions of genealogy materials, sources, and places in Germany since other mailing lists exist for these purposes. Rather, this mailing list focuses solely on the genealogy and families of these immigrants AFTER they came to America. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  26. GL-PASSENGERS. A mailing list for the posting of passenger lists of ships sailing from ports along the St. Lawrence River and throughout the five Great Lakes in the middle of North America. Many of our ancestors arrived in Canada and then entered the United States down the St. Lawrence Seaway through the Great Lakes. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  27. GLSHIPS. A mailing list for anyone who is researching ancestors who participated in the shipping industry on the Great Lakes of the northeastern United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  28. HUGUENOT-WALLOON. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the French Huguenots and Belgium Walloons who fled to the West Indies, the Netherlands, and the United States in the 17th century. Additional information can be found on the Huguenot-Walloon Genealogy & History website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  29. IRISH-AMERICAN. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding Irish immigration to the United States. Additional information can be found on the Irish-American Mailing List Website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  30. LAND-RESEARCH. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding land and property research in the United States and its applications in genealogy. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  31. LONGHUNTERS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the longhunters, indian traders, and the "overhill" men within and west of the Appalachian Mountains. The time frame is 1700-1775. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  32. MAYFLOWER. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the descendants of the Mayflower passengers in any place and at any time. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  33. MCF-ROOTS. A mailing list (Maryland Catholics on the Frontier) for the discussion of descendants of Maryland Catholics who migrated first to Kentucky and then to other parts of the frontier. This was a planned migration and the first group left Maryland in 1785 with others following for the next 10 years or so. Many of the surnames are so intertwined that it is impossible to separate them and the families can be researched as one great big family, especially in Maryland and Kentucky. Additional information can be found on the Maryland Catholics on the Frontier website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  34. Melungeon. A mailing list for people conducting Melungeon and/or Appalachian research including Native American, Portuguese, Turkish, Black Dutch, and other unverifiable mixed statements of ancestry or unexplained rumors, with ancestors in TN, KY, VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, WV, and possibly other places. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  35. MENNONITE. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Swiss Mennonites (Anabaptists) who emigrated to North America. Additional information can be found on the Mennonite Genealogy & History website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  36. MIGRATION-PATTERNS. A mailing list for discussing the migration patterns of families and "cluster" moves of towns in the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  37. MountainKin. A mailing list for anyone interested in tracing and recording their ancestors who lived and died in the foothills and mountains of the Blue Ridge, Balsams, and Great Smokies. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mountainkin/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  38. MOUNTAIN-ROOTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the residents of notable mountain ranges with a focus on the Appalachians, Ozarks, and Nevadas. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  39. Mountain_Valley_Ancestors. A mailing list for anyone researching families who once lived on the land that now belongs to the Shenandoah National Park. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mountain_valley_ancestors/ or by sending the following to mountain_valley_ancestors-subscribe@yahoogrou ps.com: subscribe
  40. NORTHAM-GENWEB. A mailing list for the Country Coordinators of the NorthAmGenWeb Project, to discuss project efforts. If you are a Country Coordinator in this region, you can subscribe by sending an email to [email protected] describing your current project and requesting that you be subscribed to the list.
  41. OLDWEST-COWBOYS-INDIANSCOUTS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Old West, cowboys, indian scouts and anything pertaining to them. Discussion of migration patterns, immigration, historical sketches, settlements, web sites, etc. is encouraged. To subscribe send "subscribe" to oldwest-cowboys- [email protected] (mail mode) or oldwest-cowboys- [email protected] (digest mode).
  42. OREGON-TRAIL. A mailing list for those who want to research their family history concerning anything to do with the Oregon Trail. The history of the trail is an appropriate topic for discussion as well as postings of wagon train lists, and anything else genealogical including stories of life as a pioneer, diaries, queries, books, etc. - these are all welcome! Western states involved would mostly be Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington; maybe even California, Utah and others. Time periods include around 1840-1900. Tell us about your pioneer ancestor! To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  43. Overland-Trails. Devoted to discussions concerning the history, preservation, and promotion of the Oregon, California, Sante Fe, and other historic trails in the Western USA. This list is sponsored by the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) which is dedicated to the preservation, education and appreciation of the 19th Century emigrant trails. OCTA has conducted a comprehensive survey of emigrant documents (e.g., letters, diaries, journals) and compiled the names found in these documents in a database that can be searched for individual names (by SOUNDEX). Searches can not be done on-line and there is a fee for the service. Information on the database is automatically sent to new subscribers to the list. To subscribe send the following to [email protected]: subscribe overland-trails firstname lastname
  44. PALATINES. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the German Palatine and Palatine refugees who fled to Ireland and North America post 1709. Additional information can be found on the Palatine Genealogy & History website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  45. POCSOUTH. A mailing list (People of Color, South) to open a dialogue with African American genealogists doing research in the thirteen southern United States. "People of Color in Old Tennessee" is the forerunner project and information on this project can be found at http://www.tngenweb.org/tncolor/. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  46. RiverRats. A mailing list for discussions of the Mississippi River "people" living on, working on, and involved in life on the "river". Any family living in any county bordering the Mississippi River, or living "on" the river, is welcome. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  47. SANTA-FE-TRAIL. A mailing list for sharing ideas, adventures, questions, and answers regarding the Santa Fe Trail. While not specifically oriented toward genealogical queries, other subscribers may be able to assist you in researching your ancestors who traveled along this trail. To subscribe send the following to [email protected]: subscribe santa-fe-trail
  48. ShipSamuel. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of genealogical information regarding the 1700s immigration from Germany and Switzerland to America. You can subscribe from http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipsamuel/ or by sending the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  49. SLAVEINFO. A moderated mailing list for the sharing of genealogical data about slaves in the Unites States including wills/deeds that show sales and transfer of ownership, vital records (e.g., birth, marriage, death), and information/queries on specific slaves that may be part of your ancestry. Anyone with genealogical data on slaves is welcome to post this information and thereby share it with all of the list subscribers. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  50. SOUTHERN-CHAT. A mailing list for the discussion of all things Southern from Southern surnames to Southern recipes and folklore. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  51. SOUTHERN-PLANTATIONS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the plantations of the southern United States and their owners. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  52. Southern-Trails. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding migration routes in the Southern United States and the people who used them. The aim is not to discuss individuals who lived in a particular area, but to learn something about how they got where they did, who they came with, why they settled, and why they left. Additional information can be found on the Headed South web page. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  53. STATE-CENS-LOOKUP-ADMIN. A mailing list, primarily for the owners of the state census lookup lists though no one is excluded, for discussion and announcements pertaining to the lists. The lists themselves are populated by volunteer subscribers who attempt to answer requests from other subscribers for lookups in census databases. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or state-cens-lookup- [email protected] (digest mode).
  54. StateGenSites. A mailing list for anyone who wishes to communicate with the columnists writing for the Lead Column -- Adventures in Genealogy on the StateGenSites web site. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  55. STATE-HISTORICAL-MARKERS. A mailing list devoted to the transcription of State Historical Highway markers and their relevance to the genealogical research community. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  56. TRANSCRIPTIONS-US. A mailing list for anyone who want to share, exchange, acquire or request genealogical data, books, transcriptions, etc. relevant to the United States, subject to the correct observance of copyright. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  57. UNITED-EMPIRE-LOYALIST. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical, cultural or historical interest in the United Empire loyalists who came to Canada from the United States during and after the American Revolution. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  58. USAGEN. A mailing list for the discussion of general genealogical issues in the United States, in particular non-state-specific resources such as National Archives and Records Administration, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and Latter-Day Saints. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  59. USA-Naturalizations. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding naturalization records in the United States and the best ways to find ancestors in these records. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  60. USA-PRESIDENTS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the genealogy of U.S. Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and their wives. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  61. USA-TEACHERS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in teachers in the United States including researching early teachers and their role in history as a tool in family research. Queries about early teachers and schools are encouraged. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  62. USBIOG. A mailing list for people who are interested in helping coordinate a collection of biographies within their state as part of the US Biographies project. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  63. USCENSUS2000. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the United States Census for the year 2000 in order to reduce discussions of this topic on other genealogy mailing lists. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  64. US-Coalmining-Camps. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding coal mining camps (camps associated with coal mining fields) in the United States. Topics include coal camp life and residents, disasters, schools, churches, doctors, and why it's important to document the disappearing coal mining camps in the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  65. US-CONVICT-ANCESTORS. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the resources available for researching ancestors in the United States who were convicted of a crime. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  66. USGenWeb-NE. A mailing list for the people in the Northeast / North Central Region to keep in contact with their USGenWeb Board Representatives. This list will also be a way those representatives can keep the county hosts and state coordinators apprised of what is being discussed on the board and how they may represent them on issues. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  67. USGENWEB-SW. A mailing list (part of the USGenWeb Project) for USGenWeb volunteers to discuss the creation of a single source for all genealogy databases in the Southwest/South Central region of the United States. If you are not part of the USGenWeb Project, please use other mailing lists or the USGenWeb web pages at http://www.usgenweb.org to find information, links, or contacts to aid in your research. If you are a volunteer or would like to participate in this Project, send a message to Jan Craven at [email protected] describing your interests and requesting that you be added to the list.
  68. USGW-ARCHIVES-ANNOUNCE. A read-only mailing list for weekly announcements of new updates and submissions to the USGenWeb Archives. Additional information can be found on The USGENWEB Archives Newsletter web site. To subscribe send the following to [email protected]: subscribe
  69. USGW-ARCHIVES-MAPS. A mailing list for the discussion of the United States Digital Map Library which is part of the USGenWeb Archives. This list is restricted to Map Coordinators and interested main Archive File Managers. To subscribe send a message to Frederick Smoot at [email protected] identifying your USGenWeb Archives function and requesting that you be added to the list.
  70. USGWARCH-PENSIONS. A mailing list, associated with the USGenWeb Archives Pension Project, for volunteers to organize a project to transcribe pension records to be uploaded to the USGenWeb Archives, and for the volunteers that will be doing the transcribing. If you are interested in participating in this project, you can subscribe by sending "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  71. USGW-GC. A USGenWeb Project administrative list for the discussion of publicly viewable issues of the Grievance Committee. The initial focus is the development of grievance procedures for the USGenWeb Project. Grievances will not be discussed in detail on the list. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  72. USGW_WEB. A mailing list for USGenWeb (USGW) members to provide input to the USGW Bylaw Revision Committee (BRC) as they prepare a proposed set of Bylaw Revisions for approval by the Advisory Board and the USGW Project members. If you are a USGW member you can subscribe by sending an email to [email protected] providing your name, email address, and project position and requesting that you be added to the list.
  73. US-IMMIGRANTS-POST-1800. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding immigrants to the United States who arrived after 1800. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  74. US-IMMIGRANTS-PRE-1800. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding immigrants to the United States who arrived prior to 1800. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  75. USMARSHALLS. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in US Marshalls and deputies of old. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  76. US-SHIPSLISTS-PRE1820. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding ship passenger lists, immigration records, naturalization records and ships' lists substitutes for immigration to the United States before 1820. Additional information can be found on the Immigration to USA Before 1820 website. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  77. WDC-GenWeb. A read-only mailing list for those interested in the World Descendant Charts (WDC) Genealogy Web Project. The WDC specializes in Virginia and West Virginia families and posts descendant charts received from contributors on the WDC GenWeb Project Home Page. When a new chart is posted, subscribers to the mailing list will be notified by the server. This notification will have the name of the descendant chart as the subject and will include the URL for the chart and a list of all surnames contained in the chart. Additional information on the list will be provided in the Welcome message you receive when you subscribe. To subscribe send email to [email protected] with your name in the Subject field and "subscribe" in the body.
  78. WELSH-IN-USA. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in families from Wales, United Kingdom, who settled in the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  79. WOODMEN-WORLD. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Woodmen of the World Lodge in the United States. To subscribe send "subscribe" to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).

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