Links
Useful websites for genealogists
Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuaries
Founded in 1914, Rose Hills started as an 18-acre memorial park serving the Whittier, California area. Today, Rose Hills Memorial Park is one of the largest cemeteries in the country, and people from all over Southern California are buried there.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Domestic Names Index
Use this resource from the United States Geological Survey to search for place names anywhere in the United States. You can search for towns, villages, rivers, lakes, even bridges, cemeteries, churches and many more types of names.
DAR - John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter
The John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is the local DAR chapter. Any woman 18 or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership.
FamilySearch
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history.
Find A Grave
Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disposition of family, friends, and 'famous' individuals.
Genealogy Guys
The Genealogy Guys are George G. Morgan and Drew Smith, two avid and enthusiastic genealogists who want to discuss all facets of genealogical research.
Using Maps In Genealogy
Maps are one of the many sources you may need to compile a family tree. This guide, prepared by the US Geological Survey, is an excellent overview of how and why to use maps in your genealogical research
Find A Grave
Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disposition of family, friends, and 'famous' individuals.