Just for fun, I started a Twitter Group http://twittgroups.com/group/lagenealogy. The twitters to follow for Louisiana Genealogy can be searched using the following terms on http://search.twitter.com with #lagenealogy OR #surnames. I cannot foresee Twitter as a major means of research, but I am using it to broadcast surnames for the group and the database. If you are a fan of Twitter you can follow me or add me as a friend. I am lagenealogy on Twitter.

Kimberly Powell, About.com's, genealogy editor, noted several Family Social Networking sites. The first listed among them was My Heritage. Here is more info from her website:

2. Geni.com

Launched in January 2007, Geni.com has attracted a lot of interest, receiving nearly $11.5 million in venture capital, and registering nearly 1 million use… Continue

Since 1996 everyone has been looking to Cyndi's list for their genealogy on the internet. The website offers tips on research, free website information, and so many genealogy related links that I can't possibly name them all here. According to her site, 265,850 links to genealogy information are provided on her website!

Our Story is an application that follows a timeline format. It allows you to upload photos, write family stories, and collaborate with others. I began a website on Our Story and have attempted to occassionally add a story as I find it. You can visit my Louisiana site, join it and collaborate with me or start your own site at Our Story here.

My Heritage offers to upload your family tree and send you updates on matches from your surnames. You may join other family sites and share information, create webpages, create family forums, post news articles and more. You can view Louisiana Genealogy Blogs My Heritage page at the above link. There are even a few members who are searching for their Louisiana ancestors who have joined my site. I have joined a few Lou… Continue