Why Original Records Online?

Why Original Records Online?

Original Records Online grew out of my ever growing collection of bookmarks cataloging the original records I use for genealogy research. Over the years more and more original records have been placed online, some freely available and others as part of a subscription site or pay per view site. I believe all are valid options and while I obviously prefer to get free information, if I have to pay for the record I need, I have no problems doing so, especially with the speed and convenience of downloading that record online.

I know there are other useful link sites, but I believe there are no others that concentrate solely on original records. I will not be including transcribed records or written indexes unless they result in the retrieval of a digital image of an original record.

Each link on this site will have been checked and utilized by me before it is included here. As the site develops I will include, for each record collection, tips for how to get the best results and how and why you may want to use the collections found here.