Research Databases

African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

( in-library use only) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

Access biographical information on more than 335,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines.

Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference.

Fold3® Library Edition is the premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos,
and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts.

HeritageQuest® Online is an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources for
more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s.

Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!