New to Genealogy?

CoKids COGenWeb Project

The COKids COGenWeb page will get you started.

Don't be fooled by the "Kids" name, the instructions here are appropriate for anyone just getting started in researching their family tree.

The USGenWeb® site also has a good collection of information to help you get started and explain genealogy terms. You will also find links to other sites that contain useful information for the genealogist.

Once you have the basic family tree started and you feel you have ancestors that once resided in this area - use following process to help fill in the blanks.

How to use USGenWeb®

1. Research your ancestor in the City Directories over the span of years you think they lived in the area. This may give the years they lived in the area.

2. If there were children that may have been in school – check the school records. Sometimes there is mention about family hardships that could give clues.

3. If there was a local marriage – request the marriage application in addition to the certificate because that contains more information about the bride and groom families than the marriage certificate.

4. Check adjacent counties including the "Unknown Counties" for the surnames you are researching. These can be accessed from the CoGenWeb site. Remember that Teller County was created in 1899 from El Paso and Fremont counties.

5. Browse the archives, census, and other data projects at the USGenWeb® Archives site for information that might provide data or clues.