Genealogy

Databases

• Ancestry Library Edition (in-house use only)
  • Temporary remote access is enabled during COVID-19: https://swanlibraries.net/ancestry/

Local Resources

• Chicago History Museum
• Cook County Genealogy Online
• Cook County Vital Records
• Cook County Clerk’s Circuit Court Archives
• Illinois State Archives
• National Archives
• Newberry Library – Genealogy and Local History Collection: Provides electronic access to the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, ChicagoAncestors, and full-text issues of Chicago Genealogist magazine.
• South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Find out how to obtain vital records from across the country.
• Cyndi’s List: Discover genealogy resources from all over the internet; includes general and highly specialized sources.
• Digital Public Library of America: Access local history and genealogy eBooks shared by libraries across the U.S.
• FamilySearch: Provides billions of digitized records, user-submitted lineage information, and family history books.
• RootsWeb: Find and share information with others searching for geneaology information.