So much good comes from surfing the web for genealogy. I came across more than just that great cartoon when I sat down today to do some research on my Maxwell family line. Three great sites!
#1 Ancestry Message Boards
There is a post on the message board at ancestry.com for the McGrew family line. What does that have to do with the Maxwells? Well, John Maxwell(1725-1785) married Isabella McGrew (1743-1795). The ancestry post has a lot of information, mostly names and dates, so check it out:
http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.mcgrew/634/mb.ashx
I know! Sweet, right? Well, the info doesn't stop there people!
On to #2 Some Maxwell Histories
I found a slice of geneology-goodness at this website which gives us a more in-depth view of the people. In other words, it's more than names and dates. Every so often you'll find a few stories, which are true gems to people like me. Go here to see it: http://www.genealogyguru.com/Maxwell
#3 Census anyone?
There's one more site to see... You can search super old documents for free including, but not limited to, the U.S. Census records from 1790 (that's the first U.S. census ever, folks!) through 1820. The site isn't the prettiest, but free works for me! Check it out here: http://www.evendon.net/PGHLookups/Census1790PAM.htm
So, go grab a healthy snack, and a cozy blanket, because you'll be propped in front of your computer screen for awhile.
