IDGenWeb Project, a Part of the USGenweb Project

WELCOME TO IDGENWEB PROJECT

The IDGenWeb Project is a genealogical and resource collection from the state of Idaho and its counties. The state and each county sites have many volunteers, who are dedicated to promote free genealogical and research resources from the state's rich ancestral history. Come and visit each of our sites to see what may or may not be available online.

Idahoan Legacy Roots: The Werry Family

Werry Family in England The Cornish people were a hardworking and resilient people but never seemed to get ahead and lived with one foot always in poverty. For that reason in 1863, eighteen-year-old Thomas Werry crossed the ocean from England to America looking for new opportunities for himself and his siblings. Finding United States locked into turmoil of a Civil War, and unable to find work, he returned to England. Over the next eight years, Thomas and his Werry siblings spent many hours conversing about getting out of the mines of Cornwall, and trying their luck again in working across the ocean in the United States. There was land for them to claim. It was a country with much to offer. They did not want their children and grandchildren to live out their lives as Cornish miners. ... (to read more ... HERE). Photograph: Werry Family in England.

To learn more on how to add your own Idahoan Legacy Roots on IDGenWeb Project, contact the State Coordinator. We would love to feature your Idahoan ancestors here. Thank you for your patrons. Visit again to read about our next Idahoans. To read about other Idahoan families [CLICK HERE].

The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.
Orlando A. Battista

About the IDGenWeb Project

The USGenWeb ProjectOne of the newer states, Idaho has a short but interesting history that includes mountain men, many American Indian tribes, mining, cattlemen and sheepherders, outlaws and law abiding pioneers, and a broad spectrum of immigrants from all over the world. Idaho, also, has about the most diverse topography of all the states, including high mountain ranges, forests, probably more running water than any other state, lakes, lava fields, deserts, and lush farmlands.

It was originally a part of the Oregon Territory. Idaho became a territory in 1863 (which included at the time most of Montana and Wyoming) and then became a state in 1890. There are currently 44 counties, in which it includes portions of four different Indian reservations.

Each county have a volunteer coordinator or host or hostess, with an associated website. We would love to hear from you if you find our resources useful, if you would like to volunteer to become a county coordinator, if you have problems to report or suggestions to make, and especially if you have some information you would like to contribute to our effort.

My ancestors didn't come over on the Mayflower, but they were there to meet the boat.
Will Rogers

About the GenWeb Project

The USGenWeb ProjectThe USGenWeb Project, a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone. To learn more about the GenWeb Project

The WorldGenWeb ProjectThe WorldGenWeb Project was created in an effort to answer the growing needs of genealogists world-wide who were trying to research their ancestors online. Their goal is to have every country in the world represented by an online website.

Genealogy. An account of one's descent from an ancestor who did not particularly care to trace his own.
Ambrose Bierce

Genealogy Research Techniques

TEN EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING A FAMILY TREE:
Genealogy is as much about having the correct perspective and managing expectations as it is about family history. The ten strategies listed in this article will give you a better outlook on what is required to be successful with your own family history research.

1. Understand the Size of Your Family ... Let's start with the basics: how big is your family? The amount of time it takes to build your family tree is dependant on the size of your family. Most people tend to underestimate family size ... (to read more ... [CLICK HERE].

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Join our Team!

WANTED: an avid genealogist and family historian; an innovated, creative, and resourceful individual to contribute to the IDGenWeb Project; an enthusiastic techie geek ... or not. We are looking for you ... to join our team. To request more information in how to share your talent and time. Join Our Team!

State Coordinator & Assistant State Coordinators

  • Matthew D. Friend -
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