Genealogy
Build your family tree with help from the Library! This featured topic guide includes additional resources from trusted websites and sources, specially curated by JCPL librarians.
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Ancestry Library Edition
Discover your heritage with Ancestry.com's 4,000 databases of census, vital, church and immigration records. Available only at the Library.
Heritage Quest Online
Discover your heritage as you browse census information going back to 1790, Freedman's Bank records, primary sources and more resources.
America’s Obituaries & Death Notices
Largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices - over 22 million recent records from U.S. newspapers.
Genealogy Resources from the Library
America's Obituaries & Death Notices
A collection of obituaries and death notices. Search by city, state, region, or the entire country with a map-based interface.
Ancestry Library Edition
A genealogy resource containing billions of historical records and photos. Available only inside the Library.
Plains to Peaks Historic Newspapers (Formerly Colorado)
A collection of digitized newspapers published in Colorado between 1859 and 1924, provided by the Colorado State Library.
HeritageQuest Online
Discover your history with genealogy resources including census records, wills and probates, city directories, military records and more!
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Check out staff recommended resources and reads.
Additional Resources
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
Family Search
Discover your family history with the world’s largest collection of records and resources.
Staff Picks
Browse related reads and a few of our staff recommendations.
Other Resources
History Calling
This collection highlights historical events from traditionally marginalized perspectives to provide a more accurate, well-rounded view.
Oppenheimer
Saw the movie and need to know more? Learn about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project here!
Getting Started
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Learn How: Ancestry Library Edition
Explore your ancestry and relive history with help from Niche Academy. Learn how to use this valuable genealogical tool.
Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
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