Genealogy.com Launches Online 1900 Census Subscription

Quick, Easy, and Continuous Access to Nearly 31 Million Names from States Across the U.S.

February 1, 2001 (FREMONT, CALIFORNIA) — Genealogy.com, LLC, the leader in the genealogy technology space on the Web, today released its new 1900 Census Subscription giving family history researchers much anticipated access to a wide selection of indexed, high quality United States Census Microfilm images. Now, census subscribers can have quick, easy, continuous, and inexpensive online access to nearly 31 million names from 10 states across the U.S. 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.

"This new, exclusive Genealogy.com online resource continues the company's commitment to provide the tools to make researching family history easier and less time consuming. Data previously available only in dusty libraries and courthouses is now easily accessible with just a click of a mouse. Plus, with the new indexed microfilm images, customers no longer need to manually page through images to find their ancestors, making research quicker and less tedious," said Genealogy.com's CEO Rob Armstrong. "Combined with our International & Passenger Records, World Family Tree,™ and GenealogyLibrary.com™ subscriptions, this new 1900 Census Subscription continues to make Genealogy.com the premiere destination for valuable family history data."

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 search easily by head-of-household across 10 states representing nearly 600 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 U.S. Census at Genealogy.com providing them with the one-place research destination through searchable microfilm images, making it less tedious to discover their ancestors.

The only source designed to list every U.S. resident in 1900; this is an essential resource for most American genealogists. These high quality hand-written documents offer a wealth of vital family history information, including head-of-household, list of full 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 10 states currently found in the 1900 Census Subscription include; North Carolina; Maine; New Hampshire; Vermont; Ohio; Pennsylvania; New York; Kentucky; Tennessee and Illinois.

A Vast Array of Genealogy Resources Online

In addition to the new 1900 Census Subscription, the Genealogy.com site hosts a comprehensive list of additional online genealogy resources including the International & Passenger Records Subscription, a dynamic ever-growing resource with over 7 million records covering Western Europe, Great Britain and Passenger lists from all major American immigration ports. Also offered is the World Family Tree Diamond Collection, providing users with online access to more than 125 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. Subscription services are also available at GenealogyLibrary.com, another ever-growing resource offering Internet access to over 300,000 census microfilm images and census indexes and thousands of rare family history books. 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, LLC

Genealogy.com, LLC 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, the company 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. Notable for its long-standing tradition of responding to customer demands, the company also provides extensive online genealogy resources, including subscriptions that give researchers continuous, easy access to valuable family history information. Genealogy.com continues to be the premier destination for the more than 120 million Americans interested in discovering their roots.

Genealogy.com, LLC is a privately held company. Investors include A&E Television Networks, Hearst Interactive Media, Mattel, Inc., Thomas H. Lee Company and Weston Presidio Capital. Additional information about Genealogy.com can be found at www.genealogy.com.

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