Surname Message Boards and Mailing Lists

Message Boards and Mailing Lists assist researchers in communication with each other. These should be searched before beginning original research to learn if others are already researching your same family lines. These Message Boards and Mailing Lists are also places where you can submit queries about your research.

Genealogical Standards and Guidelines

The National Genealogical Society has published guidelines for sharing information with others. It is found at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comstandsharing.htm.