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The Ancestor Hunt

I am a big fan of Kenneth R. Marks, author of The Ancestor Hunt. He has a great collection of newspaper, birth, death, marriage, obituary, and yearbook links — and so much more! Follow him on Twitter and Facebook for daily tips and links to updated collections.

Colorado State Archives

This is where I had one of the most incredible days ever as a novice family researcher! The folks at the Colorado State Archives helped me find the original court records of my great great grandparents' divorce. If you're from Colorado or have ancestors from Colorado, this office is a treasure! I've used their online search engine for years, but nothing compares to having an actual file pocket containing historic pleadings and orders from 1899 gingerly handed to me with the caution, "Careful, ma'am, these are very delicate." And it's right across the street from the Denver Central Library — another Colorado treasure.

The National Archives

Have you checked out the National Archives? They have a wonderful genealogy section, but my