The latest At A Glance is Massachusetts Genealogy Research, by Denise R. Larson. The first English settlement in the new world was the Plymouth Colony and for more than a century to come, Massachusetts continued to be a key point of entry for European immigrants.After 1840, more and more immigrants came from other parts of Europe, plus a huge influx of Irish. This new guide to Massachusetts research considers all these immigrants as it provides an historical background along with information to key genealogical resources.
Like many of the guides, this one begins with some quick facts relevant to the subject, which include:
- Plymouth, incorporated in 1620, is the oldest town and largest by square miles. Boston, incorporated in 1820, is the oldest city and largest by population.
- Between 1848 and 1891 more than one million immigrants entered through the Port of Boston.
Like all the Genealogy At A Glance sheets, this guide is a four-page, full-color laminated brochure, meant to be easily stored and sized to take with you when conducting related research. In this guide, Larson provides plenty of additional tips and further references to please the most avid researcher.
Contents for this guide:
Quick Facts
Settlement Background
Town and County Records
Vital Records
Archives
Libraries
Ethnic and Historical Societies
Online Resources
Published Resources on Early Massachusetts Genealogy
Order Genealogy at a Glance: Masachusetts Genealogy Research from Family Roots Publishing.