Full-text, searchable obituaries from the nation's newspapers, via NewsBank.
Genealogical and historical information from census, military, church, vital, court, land and probate records, passenger lists and more.
A comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids, with coverage dating back to the 1700s. Use your PCL library card to access this database from home.
In many cases, you can search for a keyword (title or subject) to find state, county, city, town, church or family histories; directories; government documents; and biographies or autobiographies.
AAA State of Play has provided a list of genealogy resources, activities, and research sites for children, including Genealogy 101, Building a Family Tree, How to Conduct a Family Interview, Deciphering Old Handwriting, and more.