Checking out and reporting on genealogy bloggers’ toolboxes has become part of my May routine.

The 2021 list has been updated from past versions. A few new websites have been added, while others have been removed, simply because the blogging site has gone dormant.

Many bloggers share terrific tips about little known genealogical resources and add these to their website, usually found on tabs called Research Toolbox or Resources or something along those lines.

Please take the time to visit each of these blogs and take a look at their toolboxes. Resources range from printable blank paper forms to DNA glossaries to free websites to location-specific links.

Here is the 2021 list, with several new entries:

Ancestral Findings – There is a Surnames tab at the top right with a drop down menu, including one on Hard to Find Surnames.

Ancestry Island – There are a couple of categories that have resources.

Anxiously Engaged! – Peggy Lauritzen has a number of buttons leading to multiple categories of resources.

Board for Certification of Genealogists – Check out the BCG Learning Center.

Cow Hampshire – Janice Brown includes a BLOGS AND LINKS tab with many resources.

Destination: Austin Family – Thomas MacEntee’s websites with links to all kinds of genealogy resources.

DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy – Roberta Estes’ HELP button has links all about DNA and its use in genealogical research.

DNASleuth – There is a Resources tab with information about Genetic Genealogy.

Empty Branches on the Family Tree – While you are browsing bloggers’ research toolboxes, I hope you will take a look at mine, too. Category links are located right under the header image on the home page. I am currently compiling links to digitized county histories for all 50 U.S. states. There is a new drop down tab under my home page photo for County Histories. Click to find links to states that are already posted. I am adding a new state every few days and will continue until all 50 states are listed.

Evidence Explained – Elizabeth Shown Mills’ website is the place to go for source citation tips.

Family History Across the Seas – There is a Resources tab on the home page.

Family Tree Knots – Check out the Links of Interest button under the header.

Find Lost Russian & Ukrainian Family – Vera Miller has a LINKS button to lots of Russian/Eastern European resources

Fortify Your Family Tree – DiAnn Iamarino shares her resources in tabs under her header image.

From Maine to Kentucky – Elizabeth Handler has a link to DNA resources.

Genea-Musings – Visit Randy Seaver’s  “Randy’s Genealogy Links” right next to his HOME button.

Geneabloggers Tribe – NEW – Lots of articles and information with blogging advice

Genealogy à la Carte – Gail Dever has a robust list of tools for those with Canadian roots and created an ever-growing list of Canadian genealogy groups on Facebook.

Genealogy by Paula – Paula Stuart-Warren has a RESOURCES button with a long list of her favorite research links.

IAAM Center for Family History – Tons of resources (not just on Black History) on various family history topics on this website.

Irish Family Roots – Donna Moughty’s focus is Ireland with links.

Jana’s Genealogy and Family History Blog – Check out Jana Last’s Research Toolbox link in the top button bar

Karen’s Chatt – Look for the Links tab at the right top area and follow the drop down menu for many links on various topics.

Kitty Cooper’s Blog – Kitty has multiple buttons with links to DNA and genealogy information

Leaves and Branches – Colleen Brown Pasquale has multiple tabs under her header image.

Megan’s Family – There is a research toolbox icon at the top right which has multiple categories with links.

My Genealogy Life – Check out the My Toolbox tab for many Canadian resources.

Olive Tree Genealogy – Lorine McGinnis Schulze has a blog along with her website, which is a huge research toolbox for ships’ passenger lists, along with links to many other Canadian and American records.

One Rhode Island Family – If you have connections to Rhode Island, click on Diane’s Free Rhode Island Resources tab under the header photo.

Past Presence – Linda has a wide range of resources, including Chinese Genealogy, Canada, Europe and the USA.

Pima County Genealogy Society – There is an Arizona Research Toolbox.

The Ancestor Hunt – Kenneth Marks’ website is the place to go for links to online newspapers!

The Educated Genealogist – Although there have been no new blog posts since April 2020, Sheri has links to California resources and African-American research.

Treasure Chest of Memories – Laura has a Resources tab with several categories at the top of her home page.

Writing My Past – Teresa has a lengthy set of links to all things genealogy.