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Delaware


Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Delaware research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Delaware ancestors.


Summary
  1. Introduction: Learn about basic Delaware research strategies.

    FS—Delaware Research Tips and Strategies

  2. Follow this research study for Delaware ancestors, from 1880 to the present.

    FS—Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present

  3. Ancestry: Explore resources for Delaware research on Ancestry.

    AC—Delaware Resources
    AC—Delaware State Research Guide, 5 pgs.

  4. Record Finder: Use the Delaware Record Finder to decide on records to search.

    FS—Delaware Record Selection Table

  5. 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 research in colonial Delaware.

      AC—Colonial Delaware


    Ethnic
    1. African American: Learn about African Americans in Delaware in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: African American Resources for Delaware

    2. For African American research and resources, study this page:

      AG—Delaware African American Records

    3. Explore the African American Gateway for Delaware.
    4. Native American: Learn about American Indians in Delaware in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: Indians of Delaware


B Learn about Delaware state history.


  1. Explore Delaware historical resources on FamilySearch.

    FS—Delaware History

  2. Explore Delaware history on Wikipedia.

    History
    History of Delaware

  3. Learn about Delaware history on InfoPlease.com.

    Delaware History







Delaware Counties

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