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This page contains research databases purchased by the library and links to useful internet resources.

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Database Resources for: Genealogy

  • Ancestry

    With more than 7 billion names and 26,000 searchable databases, Ancestry.com is the #1 online source for family history information, including the web's largest collection of historical records. Available only in the library, not accessible from home.

  • HeritageQuest (ProQuest)

    Geneology and ancestor database.

  • Sanborn Maps

    The Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps provide a searchable interface for locating historical maps of Ohio towns and cities in the years 1867-1970.

Internet Resources for: Genealogy

  • Cleveland Necrology File

    Cleveland newspaper obituary notices from mid-1800's to 1975.

  • Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites

    Premiere gateway site; largest collection of genealogical links on the Web. Organized several ways for easy access.

  • Daughters of the American Revolution

    Searchable online catalog of resources. No actual content displayed.

  • Ellis Island Records

    Searchable immigration records for people entering U. S. from 1892 to 1924.

  • FamilySearch

    Searchable database of the largest genealogical collection in the world. View and print family trees of persons listed. (Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints)

  • GenForum

    Simple access to discussion forums for every state and most countries. Surname forums very useful; 100's of previous messages on view.

  • GENUKI - UK and Ireland Genealogy

    Vast site, easy to search; contains various source materials with individual names, maps and more.

  • GenWeb for Summit County

    Part of the US GenWeb. Find cemetery locations, submit queries and more.

  • Library of Congress "Genealogy Reading Room"

    Help in planning a trip to the Library, the nation's largest. Bibliographies and lists of collections may be viewed.

  • Library of Congress Map Collections

    Searchable index of maps viewable online. "Panoramic" maps of many U.S. cities are hand-drawn.

  • National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

    The nation's largest archives is located in Washington, D.C., and has 13 Regional Archives. Mos tin formation online points to records you can see when you get there, however, there is some specific information about individuals available online.

  • National Archives of Canada

    Searchable census records and indexes, plus contact information for further genealogy research in Canada. Plan a visit to Ottawa headquarters or four regional archives.

  • National Genealogical Society

    Offers "'how-to' materials, educational offerings, premier annual conference, member services, and numerous books and publications."

  • National Obituary Archive

    Search for birth and death dates during recent years. May specify city.

  • New England Historic Genealogical Society

    "Genealogical data with emphasis on families and communities connected to New England."

  • Ohio Death Certificate Index (1913-1937)

    Find date of death, certificate number.

  • Ohio Genealogical Society

    "Largest state genealogical society." Online searches restricted to members. Some lists of library resources are available online to the general public.

  • Ohio Historical Society

    Find out what State records and resources OHS has to offer.

  • RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative

    All-purpose site, easy to search many databases at once. Be aware that you will be prompted to join"Ancestry," via a false search box at top of screen.

  • Sons of the American Revolution

    Records male descendants of the patriots. Must join to access information.

  • Summit County Genealogical Society

    Submit queries and view lists of surnames being researched.

  • The Italian Genealogy Home Page

    Public forums to which you can post queries; feedback is given to help clarify your search. Databases of surnames and towns in Italy.

  • The Western Reserve Historical Society

    Extensive collections of manuscripts, newspapers and offers research services and classes. Titles are searchable, but actual content is not online.

  • World GenWeb

    Hundreds of countries represented. "Each project website (generally) will contain local resource addresses of county/country public records offices, cemetery locations, maps, library addresses, archive addresses, and association addresses including Family History Centers or other genealogical or historical societies, and some history and culture of the region."