1: Research and Records
2: Archives and Libraries
3: Vital and Census Records
4: Church and Cemetery Records
5: Emigration and Immigration
6: Military Records
7: Probate, Land and Court
8: Maps and Gazetteers
9: Newspapers
10: Websites
11: Search Records
12: Get Help
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Goal 2: Learn about North Dakota archives and libraries.
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ALearn about North Dakota archives and libraries.
Summary
- Explore statewide and regional collections.
- Explore books and photos that can be helpful in your research.
- Learn about North Dakota archives and libraries in these articles.
FS—Wiki: North Dakota Archives and Libraries
North_Dakota State Archives: Wonderful Local Sources for Genealogical Research - Explore the North Dakota Dept. of Archives collection.
- Explore the Digital Horizons site.
- Search for
free online books on North Dakota research on the FamilySearch site. - Explore the Books We Own site for North Dakota genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for archives and libraries. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
BLearn about North Dakota city directories.
Summary
- Explore city and county directories to find North Dakota ancestors.
- Discover the different types of information in directories, such as streets, churches, historical info, etc.
- Learn about North Dakota city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
FS—Wiki: North Dakota Directories - Sites: Explore North Dakota city directories on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.
AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs. - Explore North Dakota city directories on the Ancestry site.
- Explore North Dakota historical directories by county.
- Explore additional links for North Dakota city directories on the LDSGenealogy site.
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- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for city directories. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
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North Dakota Counties
Name = FamilySearch; A = Ancestry; L = Linkpendium; G = Genealogy Inc; U = USGenWeb; T = GenealogyTrails
Get a printable map of counties.
Get an interactive map of counties.