Van Zandt County Favorite Genealogy Links These are a few of our favorites links to websites on the Internet but if you have one that is a favorite of yours and you would like to recommend it to other researchers, please send it to Sibyl. And if you should find a link that doesn't work, please let us know so that we can try to fix the problem. Many times, certain websites make changes and we are unaware of those changes. If called to our attention, we will try to find the correct URL. We will add more links periodically. Check back!
USGENWEB: This is a must for all genealogical researchers.
Mormon Church Records: Remember, these records may or may not be accurate. Use the information as clues and always document.
Texas Death Records: This may be of help to researchers.
USGenWeb Archives: A wonderful source for all kinds of information!
Lone Star Genealogy: For researchers of Texas
Genealogy Spot: A very interesting site for genealogists.
Social Security Death Index: A starting place sometimes when searching for ancestors.
Cemeteries of Texas: Not all but many cemeteries throughout Texas are included.
Arlington National Cemetery: A great site.
Texas Confederate Pension Applications: A complete listing of all CSA pension applications, both approved and rejected, in the State of Texas.
The American Civil War Page: For a massive amount of Civil War information with many links to other sites. This is a must if you have Civil War ancestors.
Texas State Library Home Page: A variety of information on the holdings of the Texas State Library.
Woodmen of the World: If you have an ancestor who was a member of the Woodmen of the World fraternal and insurance society, or Woodmen of The World Circle (for women), or Women of Woodcraft, this is the site to find out more information on their memberships.
Masons and Genealogy: One of many sites but it is helpful.
Texas State Cemetery: This is an amazing website. You might find your Confederate ancestor here.
US Telephone Listings and Addresses: A good way to find living relatives.
Texas State Genealogical Society: The Van Zandt County Genealogical Research Group is proud to be a Partner Society with TSGS!
IIGS: International Internet Genealogical Society: This is a very helpful web site.
Land Records: You can't beat this site for obtaining old land records from many states.
Van Zandt County Line: For great information on Van Zandt County, past and present. Mailing address is: 7391 FM 773, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754, Tel. 903-963-3788 Website
Roster of Civil War Soldiers Page is a great website for finding your Confederate or Union Ancestor. This is a National Park Service Website. Just click on Soldiers, then type in your ancestor's name. You can also get to this site through the American Civil War Page.
Confederate Research Center, Hill College at Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas: One of the best Confederate Research Centers in the country.
Handbook of Texas Online is a good site for finding out about places, large and small, in Texas. Despite the many, many minor errors, it is worthwhile to visit.
Military Rolls of the Republic of Texas 1835-1845 contains lists and information about the military service of individuals who served the Republic of Texas during this time period.
Find a Grave: This is a very interesting website submitted by Wanda Pirtle Cronouer.
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