District of Columbia Research Tips and Strategies

Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page
''The District of Columbia Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for the District of Columbia. It also contains general tips and other resources for locating your ancestors in this locality.''

District of Columbia Research Strategies

 * Sharon Hodges." Resources for Locating District of Columbia Ancestors." NGS Magazine 41 # 2 (April-June 2015): 18-23. FHL 973 D25ngs

Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in the District of Columbia.
 * Birth Information
 * Marriage Information
 * Death Information
 * Step-by-Step District of Columbia Research, 1880-Present

District of Columbia Research Tips
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in District of Columbia.
 * The Wiki pages for Maryland and Virginia will help if you have ancestors who lived in the area prior to 1800.

District of Columbia Record Finder
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.

To look for more information on District of Columbia records, go here.