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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MyHeritage
Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources that span the past five centuries.
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.
Genealogy Resources from the Library
HeritageHub (formerly America's Obituaries & Death Notices)
The largest and most comprehensive collection of obituaries and death notices, with over 22 million recent records from U.S. newspapers.
Ancestry Library Edition
A genealogy resource containing billions of historical records and photos. Available only inside the Library.
HeritageQuest Online
Discover your history with genealogy resources including census records, wills and probates, city directories, military records and more!
MyHeritage
Access historical documents, photos and other resources that span the past five centuries. ("Patron ID" is library card number.)
HeritageHub (formerly America's Obituaries & Death Notices)
The largest and most comprehensive collection of obituaries and death notices, with over 22 million recent records from U.S. newspapers.
Ancestry Library Edition
A genealogy resource containing billions of historical records and photos. Available only inside the Library.
HeritageQuest Online
Discover your history with genealogy resources including census records, wills and probates, city directories, military records and more!
MyHeritage
Access historical documents, photos and other resources that span the past five centuries. ("Patron ID" is library card number.)
Explore More
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.
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
Juneteenth
Celebrate America's Second Independence Day and newest federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Pride and History
History, art, culture and liberation — these powerful nonfiction titles offer insight and chronicle LGBTQIA+ pride across generations.
Liberation for All
The right to protest and organize is rooted in the history of the United States. Learn how the act of protesting has shaped our country.
Juneteenth
Celebrate America's Second Independence Day and newest federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Pride and History
History, art, culture and liberation — these powerful nonfiction titles offer insight and chronicle LGBTQIA+ pride across generations.
Liberation for All
The right to protest and organize is rooted in the history of the United States. Learn how the act of protesting has shaped our country.
Getting Started
Get a library card to access all of the great online resources that the library has to offer.
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!
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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