Surf these sites: Absolute Authority on Polish Genealogy -- Web site containing lists of links devoted to Polish genealogy. Avotaynu -- Avotaynu is the leading publisher of information and products of interest to persons who are researching Jewish genealogy (Jewish roots) and Jewish family history. This includes the journal "Avotaynu", books, and microfiche. In addition, Avotaynu offers books, maps and video tapes published by other companies. Bald Mountain Childhood -- Centered around Mary Pawlak, this is an autobiographic, biographic and historical description of growing up in a Carpatho-Rusyn family in Irishtown and on nearby Bald Mountain during the 1920''s and 30''s. Both these areas are close to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Carpathian Connection -- Genealogy and historical background for those researching ancestors from the Carpathian Mountain regions of present day Eastern Europe. Confederation of the Polish Nobility -- The Confederation of the Polish Nobility [Zwiazek Szlachty Polskiej] was founded in 1995 to organize and represent the noble estate, to defend its interests, and to promote and conserve the cultural heritage, both material and spiritual, of Polish chivalry. East European Genealogy Research Group -- Special interest group dealing with East European research within the Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society. Federation of East European Family History Societies -- FEEFHS is an "umbrella" organization of over 170 genealogy-related organizations that specialize in some part of Eastern Europe. Several databases can be found here and the entire web site can be searched for any word using the "WebPortal Index" search feature. Finding Your Polish Roots -- Links for people beginning to research Polish genealogy. Genealogy & Poland -- A guide for researching your family''s history dating back to different times and places in contemporary Poland. Jewish Records Indexing-Poland -- Searchable database of indices to 19th century Jewish vital records from current and former territories of Poland. JewishGen ShtetlSeeker -- Search for towns in Lithuania and Poland. Presented by JewishGen. Kajmorial - Polish Heraldry -- A collection of links to other web-pages that contain Polish heraldry . LDS Polish Jewish Microfilm Lists -- Links to downloadable files which contain the list of microfilms with Jewish records (of Poland). Films may be ordered at any one of the thousands of local Family History Centers worldwide (membership not required). LI-RA-MA Collection in the National Archives of Canada -- The LI-RA-MA Collection (MG 30 E 406) consists of documents created by the Imperial Russian Consular offices in Canada during the period 1898 to 1922. The Passport/Identity Papers series consists of about 11,400 files on Russian and East European immigrants (Jews, Ukrainians, Poles, Finns, etc.) who settled in Canada in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Poland Genealogy Forum -- Message board for Polish genealogy researchers. Sponsored by Genealogy.com. Poland World Gen Web -- Poland World Gen Web assists genealogical researchers whose ancestors lived in Poland through maps, surnames, queries, etc. An excellent connection for history, and present maps of provinces. Polish Genealogical Society of America -- Headquartered in Chicago, the society was founded and incorporated in the state of Illinois on August 23, 1978. The Society is open to anyone doing research within the borders of the old Commonwealth of Poland. It attempts to assist members in doing their own genealogical research by providing books, newsletters, bulletins, printed information, regular Society meetings, and an annual workshop. Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast -- Serving the Polish genealogical community of the northeastern United States. Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan -- Promotes interest in and encourages research in Polish genealogy; membership is open to people doing Polish research residing anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota -- Presents an index of back issues and surnames their members are researching. Polish Genealogical Society of New York State -- PGSNYS is dedicated to dissemination and sharing of information in assisting members research their Polish ancestors. The society also promotes research and publication of the history of Poles in New York State. Through public speaking engagements and civic functions, PGSNYS members educate others on Polish history and culture. Polish Genealogical Society of Texas -- Our goals are to unite Polish researchers, share information, publish Texas research for previously undocumented and unexplored areas, educate others on Polish-Texan history, sponsor trips to settlements of Poles in Texas, sponsor workshops on historical and genealogical topics relevant to Poles in Texas. Polish Museum Library Holdings -- The Polish Museum houses the PGSA collection along with many other materials of interest. Polish Nobility Association (Founded 1918) -- Official web site of the Polish Nobility Association. Chivalry, Heraldry, Nobility, Genealogy. Contains dozens of links, most are in English. Polish Roots -- Dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of research materials relevant to Polish heritage. The Polish Jews -- Describes a service for photographing towns in Poland. Emphasis on Jewish research. Titled Families of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth -- A paper giving an overview of nobility and listing relevant surnames. Vital Records in Poland -- Information for genealogists on obtaining vital records in Poland. From JewishGen. In English.
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