Family Tree Magazine Releases List of 101 Best Websites 2016

Family Tree Magazine Releases List of 101 Best Websites 2016

Annually, Family Tree Magazine creates a “best” of list for genealogy websites.  The most recent one is “101 Best Genealogy Websites for Genealogy in 2016.”

Many of the sites listed are for the state archives and/or library or state historical society and there are some other gems listed.

The categories this year are:

·         2016 Best Big Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best Websites for Exploring Your Ancestors' Lives

·         2016 Best US Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best Sites for Sharing Your Genealogy

·         2016 Best Websites for Putting Ancestors on the Map

·         2016 Best Genealogy Library Websites

·         2016 Best Websites for Finding Ancestors in Old Newspapers

·         2016 Best African-American Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best Cemetery and Directory Sites for Genealogy

·         2016 Best Tech Tools for Genealogy in 2016

·         2016 Best Immigrant Ancestors Websites

·         2016 Best British & Irish Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best International Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best Genetic Genealogy Websites

·         2016 Best Genealogy News & Help Websites

As we often mention, even if you have visited a listed website, it might be time to revisit it.  These websites are constantly evolving, making more and more material available to researchers.

Additionally, “new-to-you” websites might be listed for a locale of interest to you.  Maybe you will be pleasantly surprised by being able to access some new resources.

What is your favorite website on this list?
What website do you think is missing from the list?

Editor’s Note: Check out past Upfront with NGS articles on Family Tree Magazine here.

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