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.
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.
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Access historical documents, photos and other resources that span the past five centuries.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.)
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.
Staff Picks
Browse related reads and a few of our staff recommendations.
Other Resources
Al son de La Adelita: Historias de la Revolución Mexicana
Viaja al tiempo de la Revolución Mexicana que comenzó en 1910, puso fin a la dictadura en México y estableció una república constitucional.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is about honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
November is National Aviation History Month
Celebrate the history and advancements of aviation with these titles.
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!
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