Census Online - directories and information on census data online. It codes together surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings. Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and given name. Vital Records Resources Deaths of U.S. Citizens in Foreign Countries - Search NARA's records for Americans whose deaths in nations were reported to the State Department. Land Records Federal Land Patent Records Site - search for land patents.
Digital images are available for many of the patents.
Texas General Land Office Archives and Records - preserves and provides access to records detailing the transfer of public lands into private ownership. Civil War Resources Ancestry's Civil War Research Database - search through thousands of indexed rosters, regimental histories, battle summaries, photographs, and more. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System - Excellent database of Union and Confederate servicemen, regiments, battles, and historic sites. Match soldiers and sailors to regiments and regiments to battles. Created by the National Parks Service.