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Genealogy

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.

Research

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