Genealogy

Online Genealogy Databases

Search census, military, immigration and vital records — from home with your card, or in the library.

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Ancestry Library Edition In-library only

Start here: U.S. census, military, court, land, probate, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists and more.Access ↗

Fold3

Original historical documents: military records, city directories, Native American archives, historical newspapers and naturalization papers.Access ↗

HeritageQuest Online

Primary sources, local and family histories and finding aids for more than 60 countries, back to the 1700s.Access ↗

FamilySearch Free online

FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. The Northwest Branch is a FamilySearch affiliate library: visit to use digital collections otherwise available only at a FamilySearch family history center.Open ↗

Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality

Select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.Access ↗

Missouri Digital Heritage Free online

More than 9 million records from the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri State Library and other institutions across the state.Open ↗

Missouri State Library Free online

The Missouri State Library promotes the development and improvement of library services throughout the state, provides direct library and information services in support of Missouri state government, and strives to ensure all Missourians have equal access to library services.Open ↗

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