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Archive.today is a time capsule for web pages! It takes a 'snapshot' of a webpage that will always be online even if the original page disappears. It saves a text and a graphical copy of the page for better accuracy. And provides a short and reliable link to an unalterable record of any web page. A fan-created, fan-run, nonprofit, noncommercial archive for transformative fanworks, like fanfiction, fanart, fan videos, and podfic more than 42,900 fandoms 3,580,000 users 7,473,000 works The Archive of Our Own is a project of the Organization for Transformative Works. © 1993-2021 Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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- Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915
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Www.archives.gov
Archive.today is a time capsule for web pages! It takes a 'snapshot' of a webpage that will always be online even if the original page disappears. It saves a text and a graphical copy of the page for better accuracy. And provides a short and reliable link to an unalterable record of any web page. A fan-created, fan-run, nonprofit, noncommercial archive for transformative fanworks, like fanfiction, fanart, fan videos, and podfic more than 42,900 fandoms 3,580,000 users 7,473,000 works The Archive of Our Own is a project of the Organization for Transformative Works. © 1993-2021 Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
We strive to bring you the very best set of records available online. From census and military records to yearbooks and newspapers, easily search more than 658 of the most essential collections with Archives.
Https://archiveofourown.org/
Newest Collections
- Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960
- Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973
- North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976
- Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
- Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970
- Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937
- Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970
- Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915
- Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837-2015
- Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915
Featured Collection
Explore your history in Archives' exclusive collection of Family and Local History Books. Our digital library contains over 20,000 rare volumes, the vast majority of which are unavailable anywhere else online.
Partnering with The National Archives and Records Administration, Archives provides free digital access to the 1940 U.S. Federal Census.
Archive Movie
As Seen In
- The New York Times
- family tree magazine
- Tech Crunch
- The Wall Street Journal
'Archives.com is making family history easy and affordable for the everyday person. The site offers a rich interface and access to an abundance of records, images, and stories about the past. I give Archives.com my highest recommendation.'
- Henry Louis Gates Jr., Host of Faces of America on PBS
'Archives.com is an affordable solution for family historians (especially beginners) who want to learn more about their family history and connect with their past. It's clear from their rapid growth that the market was hungry for a low-priced product like this.'
- Ravinder Rao, CEO TribalPages.com
'The site allows you to search data bases and review collections. But, the special feature is the Expert Series. These articles can help genealogists in their research.'
Tinkertool. - Char McCargo Bah, Professional Genealogist
'I am very excited about being a member of Archives. Having tried other genealogy sites in the past, I find it very user-friendly, where others were too complicated and less precise.'
- Rose Marie, New York
'[Archives.com] changed my whole perspective of who I am and where I come from.'
- Linda, Florida
'Archives has really helped me ‘put the pieces together' back to the 1800s.'
- Amy, Texas
'I have been searching for information on some of my husband's family. We couldn't determine if they were Creek or Cherokee. And last night I was looking and found the information I needed.'
- Sammie, Oklahoma
'I wanted to say HOW WONDERFUL THIS ARCHIVES IS with all its information provided and so well organized. all your work is appreciated which makes my researching so much easier! Thanks to one and all.'
- R. Houston
'I'm over 70 and a widow. I have plenty of time but not much money. Archives was just what I needed to continue my family research.'
- Pam, Massachusetts
'I had been looking for my great grandmother for 8 months. Low and behold found her and her obit on Archives. What a joyful day that was. You are just great..keep up the excellent work.'
- D. Deniger
'For the first time I have found my family on a genealogy site. It was so exciting! Zipcar customer service. Thank you.'
- Nancy, Pennsylvania
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