This document discusses various records that can be used for genealogical research beyond just census and vital records. It mentions Social Security card applications, death certificates, newspaper obituaries, city directories, county history books, and World War I draft registration records. It also discusses where these types of genealogical records are typically housed, such as local courthouses, national archives, the Family History Library, and local libraries and historical societies. Lastly, it provides tips for continuing genealogical education through books, magazines, societies, conferences, websites, and libraries.

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2. Social Security Card Applications (SS-5) The “other” vital record

5. Social Security Card Application (SS-5 ) Date and place of birth (Parents names (includes maiden name) Address at time of registration Place and Length of employment Address of employer Usually includes a signature

6. Death certificates often include social security numbers

8. Social Security Card Application (SS-5) Provides foreign ancestor’s place of birth!

9. Beyond Census and Vital Records Finding genealogical information from other record types

10. Newspaper Obituaries

11. Newspaper Articles

13. City Directories

14. Transcriptions

15. County History Books

16. Railroad Retirement Records (CER-1)

17. Railroad Retirement Records

18. Railroad Retirement Records

19. World War I Civilian Draft Card Registration • First Registration. The registration on 5 June 1917, was for men aged twenty-one to thirty-one—men born between 6 June 1886 and 5 June 1896 . • Second Registration. The registration on 5 June 1918, was for men who had turned twenty-one years of age since the previous registration—men born between 6 June 1896 and 5 June 1897. Men who had not previously registered and were not already in the military also registered. In addition, a supplemental registration on 24 August 1918, was for men who turned twenty-one years of age since 5 June 1918. • Third Registration. The registration on 12 Sept 1918, was for men aged eighteen to twenty-one and thirty-one to forty-five—men born between 11 Sept 1872 and 12 Sept 1900.

20. Military Pension Applications

21. Sworn Testimony from Civil War Pension Application

22. Ship Passenger Lists

23. Naturalization (Citizenship) Applications

24. Where Are Genealogical Records Kept?

25. Local County Courthouse Grayson County, Kentucky

26. National and State Archives National Archives in D.C.

27. Family History Library and Family History Centers Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah

28. Larger Genealogical Libraries Newberry Library in Chicago

29. Local Public Libraries Local library in Arthur, Illinois

30. Local Historical Societies County and Town Historical Societies

32. Continuing Education

33. Read Books!

34. Read Genealogy Magazines

35. Attend Genealogical Society Meetings

36. Go to Genealogy Conferences

37. Browse Genealogy Web Sites

38. Use Message Boards

39. Listen to Genealogy Podcasts

40. Read Genealogy Blogs

41. Ask a Librarian

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