Doing Genealogical research

I thought I would post some internet sources for those who might like to do family history research. A special note to Ladd males. There is a Ladd DNA project that is tracking the history of all Ladd's from all origins. It's interesting to note that there are very distinct origins of several Ladd roots. They are not all related, therefore the name was adopted, or assigned through various cultures. Currently on the Ladd DNA site I think there are 7 distinct family lines that are not related to each other. One of those lines is Ransom Ladd's line that shows a very different DNA code than the others. The genetic markers are compared which demonstrates how closely related someone is to another.

This test is only for males because they carry the Y chromosome. Females are XX and males are XY. I think I am the only one so far from the Ransom line that has done the test. I submitted the results under my old name so as not to confuse people. I am XXY mosaic chromosome pattern (Intersexed) so the test showed positive results. I would like to encourage you to do this test which will help immensely with the project. It is not expensive and the swab is very easy to do inside the cheek.

Okay, science class is over. Here are some very useful links for you history buffs.

Geneology resources


The Ladd Digging Grounds website started by cousin Misty Ladd-Flanigan
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ladd/

The Ladd DNA project
http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Ladd/

National Genealogical Society
http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

Largest family tree project on the internet
www.ancestry.com

Website where you can find people searching for the same ancestors.
www.rootsweb.com

Free resources sorted by state.
www.usgenweb.com

To track down people.
www.cousinconnect.com

Cemetary records
www.findagrave.com

Resources by geographical location and by surname
www.linkpendium.com

Family history website run by Church of Latter Day Saints for birth, death, census information
www.familysearch.org

Find ancestors who came through Ellis Island. 40% of all immigrants did.
www.ellisisland.org


Extensive library resources

Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/

Clayton Library Center for Geneological Research
http://www.houstonlibrary.org/clayton/

Library of Congress (especially for Military and Census records)
http://www.loc.gov/index.html

The Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois
http://www.newberry.org/

The New York Public Library
http://www.newberry.org/

New England Historical Genealogical Society
http://www.newenglandancestors.org/


Many counties published historical biographies in 1976 to celebrate the bi-centential. Prominent familes are often listed there as well as significant historical events. Search this Google sight by county name.
http://books.google.com/

DNA Projects

With a cheek swab you can get a report from the National Geographic Society with detailed migration patterns of your ancestors.
https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/