Genealogy

California Genealogical Society and Library
This online resource, one of the premier genealogical resources in Northern California, provides genealogy reference materials covering people and places in California and the rest of the country. The Society offers research services, online indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world. Information about the society’s library facility in Oakland, CA, its collection, fees, membership, hours, location, are available on this website.

Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
More than 260,000 well-organized links plus tips and tutorials for beginners as well as a wealth of information for more advanced searchers.

Family Search
The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world. From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' (LDS), this excellent site offers information on starting a family history, along with research guides plus downloadable forms and charts.

Santa Clara County Genealogy
A wide variety of tools and tips for online genealogical research provided by SFgenealogy; includes links to museums, newspapers, cemeteries, county as well as city/town records offices and archives.

Santa Clara County Historical & Genealogical Society
SCCHGS, located in the Heritage Pavilion of the City of Santa Clara Central Park Library, has a large collection of genealogy and historical resources available for public use.  On a limited basis, staff and consultants are available to assist patrons with their research.

The USGenweb Project
The USGenWeb Project consists of a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone.

Where to Write for Vital Records
Contact information by state for obtaining birth, death, marriage and divorce records. From the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics.