Research Guides: Appalachian Studies: Genealogy

W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection

Learn more about the Genealogy Research Collections in the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection.

Ancestry Library
Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
Billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.
HeritageQuest
Find your ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.
Find your ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled.

State Library of North Carolina - Genealogy and Family History
Information and resources on conducting genealogy from the State Library of North Carolina
North Carolina Genealogical Society
The North Carolina Genealogical Society offers resources, workshops, publications, and more on North Carolina family history research.
NCGenWeb Project
Part of the USGenWeb Project, NCGenWeb is a group of volunteers working providing genealogical & historical content for each of North Carolina’s counties.

Cyndi's List
A mega-site of thousands of genealogy links. Note: The site includes a lot of ads.
FamilySearch
Search for ancestors, browse by categories, search by keyword, or collaborate with thousands of others. One of the best sites on the Web.
National Archives - Resources for Genealogists
Information and resources on conducting genealogical research, provided by the National Archives
The USGenWeb Project
A comprehensive resource that provides links to each of the states and their respective counties.