In the fall of 2008, I was asked to speak to a genealogy society about state research, a subject which I found to be a bit broad. While researching the broad subject of state research, I began to ponder the types of resources which might be specific to a state; the sometimes overlooked records that genealogists love to find and use. This year, we will be looking at each of the fifty states and the specialized records available to enhance your research. Of course, any discussion of state research should begin with the state research guides available through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints website, www.familysearch.org. The Family Search website outlines the research strategies for each and every state. To access research guidance for a state, go to: www.familysearch.org.