The Delaware Genealogical Research Guide contains detailed descriptions of how and where to find information about Delaware ancestors. Well organized and easy to use, the guide covers more than 20 types of records; offers suggestions for further research; and features a comprehensive compendium of more than 100 local, regional, and national record repositories and resources. In addition, discussions of Delaware's history and geography add important context and explain how competing claims to the land and protracted boundary disputes affect where records might be located. Meticulously compiled and fact-checked by members of the Delaware Genealogical Society, this guide is a valuable asset for experienced as well as novice researchers.

Offers links to Internet resources that provide assistance with genealogical research.

"Delaware families 1787-1800 is a commemoration of families who lived in Delaware during its earliest statehood, from the date it became the first state to ratify the new United States constitution until a new century began in 1800. Its basic element is a three-generation family group with vital data for each -- dates and locations of births, marriages and deaths, and the sources documenting them" --Back cover.

Contains Internet links, physical addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and lists the record holdings of every important archive and organization in Delaware.