Is There Gold in your Family Tree?
August 14, 2012 by ramona
Filed under Articles, Genealogy Research Resources, Latest News, Sharing Genealogy Information
One of the most enjoyable things about climbing your family tree is discovering ancestors who were involved in one of histories great events.
August 16th marks the anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush and any genealogy beginner that descends from one of the miners or “Stampeders” who set off to strike it rich in 1897 needs to know about Yukon GenWeb.
The Yukon GenWeb is a compilation of free genealogy resources loaded with links and information to all things related to the “last great gold rush”. Their resources include a listing of related Archives & Libraries, Books and Publications, Yukon Cemeteries, Census Returns, Church Records and Registers.
Some of the highlights of their resources include:
- A collection of Directory Records with a link to Ferguson’s 1901 Alaska/Yukon Directory, which lists over 24,200 gold rush participants
- Pioneer Biographies in their Family Records collection
- Relevant First Nations information
- Immigration records including Border Entry, 1908-1918: List of Ports, Dates and Microfilm Reel Numbers
- Passenger Lists, 1865-1922
- Land Titles Records
- Military Records
Before you head off to search for your Gold Rush ancestors make sure you sign up for a 30-day free trial membership to Genealogy Beginner and download your complimentary family tree charts and research tracking forms.
You are going to need them when you start exploring the Pan for Gold Database, North West Mounted Police (NWMP) – Personnel Records, 1873-1904, Manager & Proprietors of Historic Yukon & Alaska Roadhouses, Hotels and Saloons plus so much more!
