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Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 20 Dec 2015.<\/p>\n
Last post was my 12 most favorite free genealogy sites and today is my 12 favorite paid sites. I have placed these in alphabetical order and not by preference:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Ancestry.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>– since they own just about everything in the genealogical world it’s very hard not to \u00a0subscribe to them. \u00a0I do have issues with their new website, phantom hints, relationship help that comes and goes, removal of records and not adding new databases but for now, I still use them. \u00a0Just learned there is an AARP discount and I will be going after that when I renew in 2 months. \u00a0Complete access is $389.00 per year. \u00a0OUCH! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 2, Association of Professional Genealogists<\/a> – “an international organization dedicated to supporting those engaged in the business of genealogy through advocacy, collaboration, education, and the promotion of high ethical standards.” \u00a0Subscribers are $45.00 annually, Professional Members $100.00. \u00a0Well worth it for the webinars, journal and eNewsletter! Additionally, members get discounts to many paid sites.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 3, Board for Certification of Genealogists<\/a> – Even if you have no desire to become a Certified Genealogist this site is valuable! \u00a0Check out the Skillbuilding, Work Samples and Genealogy Standards which are free. \u00a0If you decide to become certified, the cost is $75.00 initially, followed by $300.00 when your portfolio is submitted (1 year deadline). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 4. FindMyPast.com<\/a>\u00a0– Similar to Ancestry with different records. \u00a0Cost varies depending on plan purchased. \u00a0I got a year free due to being a member the National Genealogical Society but it would have cost me $99.95. \u00a0Since I’ve had trouble uploading my tree I won’t be purchasing this anytime soon but it was nice for a year. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 5. Fold3.com<\/a>\u00a0– an ancestry.com owned site, currently I’m not a member but I join periodically. \u00a0For military history it’s a must have. \u00a0If you’re an ancestry member it’s currently $39.95 a year – half the regular price. \u00a0So maybe, I’ll upgrade….<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 6. JStor<\/a>\u00a0– is a digital library with books and journals (about 1700) that are intellectual in nature. \u00a0Many libraries and educational institutions are members so check out if you get an alumni password. \u00a0If not, some access is free (but not much) and you can purchase an article if you have to, cost varies. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 7. New England Historicand Genealogical Society<\/a>\u00a0– the database, AmericanAncestors.org is free, however, if you are planning to visit the library in Boston, it is not free. \u00a0This is a nonprofit organization that also offers research assistance (for an additional fee but discounted), an awesome magazine, journal, weekly email update and seminars. \u00a0Well worth it for $89.95 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 8. National Genealogical Society<\/a>\u00a0– the journal, the magazine, the conference, the discounts, the store – wow, that’s a lot of genealogy goodness. \u00a0Annual membership is $65.00.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 9, Radaris<\/a>\u00a0– the place to find the living! “Radaris is a universal people directory and an information indexing system about people.” \u00a0Tr<\/span>ying to find long lost cousin Joe – this site will help. \u00a0If you just want a report it will cost .95. \u00a0Premium memberships can cost up to $49.95 per MONTH. \u00a0I only purchase a report if I’m desperate as I usually can find people through other methods – Facebook, Linkedin, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 10, Spokeo<\/a>\u00a0– a more inexpensive way to find the missing – A 6 month membership is $4.95 per month. \u00a0They do offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee that I’ve never tried so I can’t attest to what that offer is. \u00a0I don’t currently belong to this, either, but I’ve gleaned info from this site to help me locate free information in the past. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 11 Your Local Genealogy Society – because you need to hang out with people who get excited about your finds. \u00a0Mine offers trainings and research help for novices. \u00a0Cost is $17.00 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n 12. Your State Genealogy Society – or whichever state your ancestors’ resided. \u00a0My state offers a wonderful journal, newsletter, links to sites around my state, posting for help and webinars. \u00a0For $25.00 a year it’s the best deal around!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bonus –\u00a0The sites mentioned above are not the only for pay genealogy sites around but the ones I use the most. \u00a0Every couple of years I join newspaperarchive.com but until they add some new newspapers, I’ve maxed them out. \u00a0I would highly recommend them, though, if you haven’t ever been a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Yikes! \u00a0I totaled the amount and I’ve spent $776.85 this year. \u00a0Guess when I retire Ancestry will be accessed only from the library. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Originally published on genealogyatheart.blogspot.com on 20 Dec 2015. Last post was my 12 most favorite free genealogy sites and today is my 12 favorite paid sites. 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