California

Class Outlines:    Basic

1. Introduction: Learn about basic California research strategies.
   
   FS—California Research Tips and Strategies
   AR—They Went West: California Research


2. Get an overview of California research in this video.
   
   FS—California Overview—8:27


3. Follow these research studies for California ancestors, from 1850 to 1905 , and 1905 to present.
   
   FS—Step-by-Step California Research, 1850-1905
   FS—Step-by-Step California Research, 1905-present


4. Ancestry: Explore resources for California research on Ancestry.
   
   AC—California Resources
   AC—California State Research Guide, 5 pgs.


5. Record Finder: Use the California Record Finder to decide on records to search.
   
   FS—California Record Selection Table



Additional Records

1. Explore a variety of records on the LDSGenealogy site.
2. Explore historical photo sites on Ancestor Hunt.
3. Explore resources for school yearbooks on the Ancestor Hunt site.
4. Learn about colonial records in California.
   
   AC—Colonial Records of California


5. Follow this case study for California research.
   
   LDS—Locating a San Francisco Man's Parents



Ethnic

1. African American: Learn about African Americans in California in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: African American Resources for California


2. Explore the African American Gateway for California.
3. Asian: Visit the Nikkei Genealogical Society on Facebook.
4. Native American: Learn about American Indians in California in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: Indians of California

1. Explore California historical resources on FamilySearch.
   
   FS—California History


2. Explore California history on Wikipedia.
   
   History
   History of California


3. Learn about California history on InfoPlease.com.
   
   California History


4. Explore the California History Resource Guide.