Welcome to the Beginning Genealogy Resource Guide!
There are many reasons people become interested in family history research: they may want to find hereditary information, feel curious about ancestors and their origins, try to connect to famous people or events, or want to learn more about what it was like to live a specific time.
Whatever the reason, this research guide will help you get started and inform you about the first steps to take in researching your ancestors. Whether your ancestors came from North Carolina, or other states, or even across the globe, the same general processes and strategies apply.
In this guide you'll find:
This LibGuide is maintained by the
Government & Heritage Library
Website:
https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/government-and-heritage-library
Phone: (919) 814-6790
Email: slnc.reference@dncr.nc.gov
Physical address:
109 E. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing address:
4640 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4600
