Genealogy.com Releases Additional 1900 Census Data

Access to 53 Million Names from States Across the U.S.

March 15, 2001 (FREMONT, CALIFORNIA) — Genealogy.com, the leading destination for genealogy research and software has announced its latest release of 1900 Census records. This important new release adds 14 new states to Genealogy.com's searchable online database, the 1900 Census Subscription-the single resource for indexed and fully searchable high quality United States Census Microfilm images. With this new addition, the data available in the subscription expands to an astounding 53 million names from 24 states across the United States, giving family history researchers quick, easy, continuous, and inexpensive access to a broader selection of genealogical information. In one convenient, growing, online research tool, both new and experienced genealogists can discover details of their family's story during this dynamic period of American history. Data from the entire 1900 U.S. Census will be available at Genealogy.com by June 2001.

"The 1900 Census Subscription is a vital resource for every American genealogist. Increasing the amount of census data available in the subscription is one way the company will continue to make it more valuable to the family history researcher," said Genealogy.com's General Manager, Rob Armstrong."These new indexed and fully searchable microfilm images make the family history endeavor quicker and easier because they provide a convenient online resource that was previously only available by scrolling through miles of microfilm."

Instant Access, Growing Resource

The 1900 Census Subscription makes it quicker, easier, and more convenient to trace family history from any Internet-connected computer, at home or away. Customers can now search easily by head-of-household across 24 states representing nearly 1,500 counties at http://www.genealogy.com. As the subscription continues to grow, more states and names will be added, expanding the database and bringing more valuable information to the family history researcher. By June 2001, enthusiasts will be able to access the entire collection of the 1900 US Census at Genealogy.com, providing them with a single destination through searchable microfilm images.

The only source designed to list every US resident in 1900, these high quality hand-written documents offer a wealth of vital family history information, including a list of family members by name, age, citizenship status, and ethnic background. Moreover, some of these details can provide additional clues for further research. For instance, residence information found in the census can help expand the search to other types of records, such as church and county records confirming births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths. From Ohio and Kentucky to Illinois and New York, researchers can discover the rich details about their family's experiences.

The 24 states now available in the 1900 Census Subscription include; North Carolina; Maine; New Hampshire; Vermont; Ohio; Pennsylvania; New York; Kentucky; Tennessee; Illinois; Delaware; Washington, DC; Maryland; Michigan; Massachusetts; Iowa; Arkansas; Missouri; Connecticut; Rhode Island; Indiana; New Jersey; Texas; and Florida.

A Vast Array of Genealogy Resources Online

In addition to the 1900 Census Subscription, the Genealogy.com site hosts a comprehensive list of additional online genealogy resources including the International & Passenger Records Subscription, a dynamic resource with over 7 million records covering Western Europe, Great Britain and Passenger lists from all major American immigration ports. The new Genealogy Library is another ever-growing Internet resource referencing more than 100 million people across 5 centuries. Now a complete resource with access to over 30 million census records, thousands of rare family history books, and millions of historical records that include marriage, vital and military records, genealogies, society journals, land records and pedigrees. Plus, hundreds of thousands of records will be added monthly! Also offered is the World Family Tree Diamond Collection, providing subscribers with online access to more than 129 million names in nearly 190,000 user-contributed trees. Finding an ancestor in the World Family Tree may well add an entire branch to one's family tree. These valuable tools can save literally years of research.

Genealogy.com also hosts GenForum message boards, the most widely used genealogy community resource, with more than 6 million messages posted. Family history enthusiasts can use the tools at www.genealogy.com to do everything from utilizing a step-by-step guide about getting started in genealogy, to searching for information on their own family members.

Pricing, System Requirements, and Availability

The 1900 Census Subscription is available for a $19.99 monthly, or $129.99 annual subscription fee, with a special introductory annual price of $99.99. The subscription can be accessed through any Internet-ready computer that has Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher. As with all software, a faster processor, more RAM and more free disk space may enhance performance. The 1900 Census Subscription can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.genealogy.com.

About Genealogy.com

Genealogy.com is a division of A&E Television Networks. The company enriches the lives of its customers by providing the tools, resources, and community that empower them to uncover and share their unique family stories. Headquartered in Fremont, CA, it designs, develops, and markets genealogy software applications and online resources that enable family history enthusiasts to research, organize, and document their heritage at home or away. Developing software since 1984, Genealogy.com continues to be the leader in the genealogy technology space, producing the #-1 selling family tree software-Family Tree Maker(r)-for more than a decade. The company also provides extensive online genealogy resources, including subscriptions that give researchers continuous, easy access to valuable family history information.

About A&E Television Networks

A&E Television Networks, a joint venture of The Hearst Corporation, ABC, Inc. and NBC, is an award-winning, international media company offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from television programming, magazine publishing, web sites, books, music CDs to home videos/DVDs, as well as supporting nationwide educational initiatives. A&E Television Networks is comprised of A&E Network(r), The History Channel(r), The Biography Channel(tm), History International(tm), AETN Consumer Products, AETN International, AETN Interactive and Genealogy.com. The A&E(r) web site is located at www.AETV.com, The History Channel at www.HistoryChannel.com, the Biography(r) web site at www.Biography.com, and Genealogy.com at www.genealogy.com.

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