Genealogy Websites & Databases
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Genealogy Databases
American Ancestors
American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is America’s founding genealogical organization and the most respected name in family history. Established in 1845, We are the nation’s leading comprehensive resource for family history research and the largest Society of its kind in the world.America’s News-2022
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including [insert local title if applicable]. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.Ancestry Library
ProQuest has partnered with Ancestry.com to create Ancestry® Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world! This collection, with thousands of databases and billions of indexed names, is essential to having a broad genealogy collection, and its valuable content is a strong complement to HeritageQuest® Online. Access to this database is available on-site at the library.Ann Arbor News Collection
Explore Ann Arbor history through local news, events and people with Ann Arbor News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.Asian Life in America
Asian Life in America is the most comprehensive digital collection of primary source documents from and about Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage—including Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Koreans, South Asians, Vietnamese and many others.- Comprehensive coverage of the Asian American experience from the early 18th century to the present day
- More than 35 million primary documents from diverse sources and perspectives, both historical and contemporary
- A fully searchable online resource, updated daily
Black Life in America
The Black Life in America collection is designed to support multi-disciplinary discussions and research on the impact and experience of African Americans as recorded by the news media. Access is available in the library or log in 24/7.Detroit News Collection
Explore Detroit history through local news, events and people with Detroit News Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.Find My Past
Finding your British Isles ancestors can be difficult. With Findmypast, you get the complete British and Irish family history experience, to connect you with your ancestors and bring your story to life.Fold3
The Fold3 name comes from a traditional flag folding ceremony in which the third fold is made in honor and remembrance of veterans who served in defense of their country and to maintain peace throughout the world.
This database provides convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. This continually-growing collection contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which are exclusively available on Fold3.With content from the Revolutionary War onward, Fold3 Library Edition is an invaluable research resource for historians, genealogists, researchers, military enthusiasts, veterans and their families, teachers, and battle reenactors.Heritage Hub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.Historical Newspapers: Michigan Collection 1910-Recent
Historical newspaper content is among researchers’ most sought-after primary source material. With more than 60 premier historical titles, ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ is the definitive newspaper digital archive empowering researchers to digitally travel back through centuries to become eyewitnesses to history. From leading issues and events, like the U.S. Civil War, immigration, westward expansion, industrial developments, race relations, and World War I and II; to international, local and regional politics, society, arts, culture, business, and sports, ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ reveals the day-to-day news coverage to researchers and historical explorers, providing invaluable insights and information to users from a wide range of subjects.Michigan eLibrary
My Heritage – Library Edition
Dive into our huge international records database – just search a name to learn more about your ancestors. With exclusive content and accurate results we'll help you uncover more than you ever imagined.Newspapers.com in library access
The largest online newspaper archive, established in 2012. Used by millions for genealogy and family history, historical research, crime investigations, journalism, and entertainment. Search for obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, sports, advertisements, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle pages, comics, and more. Everything you’d expect in the paper—and maybe something you didn't!Newspapers.com remote access
The largest online newspaper archive, established in 2012. Used by millions for genealogy and family history, historical research, crime investigations, journalism, and entertainment. Search for obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, sports, advertisements, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle pages, comics, and more. Everything you’d expect in the paper—and maybe something you didn't!The Detroit News
Search people, places, organizations, events, historical topics and more from the Ann Arbor News and The Detroit News. This authoritative source for Michigan information includes birth, marriage and death notices. Content is currently available from 1845-1922 and 1999-current. We eventually hope to provide continuous coverage from 1845-current.USA Today Collection
Explore USA history through local news, events and people with USA Today Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Helpful Websites for Researching
AAA State of Play Genealogy for Kids: Building a Family Tree
A family tree is a visual representation of a family’s lines of descent. This list of resources will help children discover their family history.
Cyndi’s List
A comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
Ellis Island
Free port of New York passenger records search.
Familysearch.org
Free family history & genealogy records.
Genealogy in Time
Search 2.2 billion free ancestral records from around the world.
These offices work together to preserve and make available the documents created by Federal agencies in the Great Lakes Region.
Links to Michigan History and Genealogy departments.
A resource for those interested in the history of Milford Township and the city of Milford, Michigan.
National Archives
Resources and tools for genealogists.
Roots Web
The primary purpose and function of Rootsweb.com is to connect prople so that they can help each other and share genealogical research.
The Salem Area Historical Society is a group of citizens working to preserve, archive and inform others on the history of Salem Township Michigan and its surrounding area.
Sanborn Maps
This digitized collection of Sanborn Maps is provided by the Library of Congress for public use.
South Lyon Herald Archives
Browse issues of the South Lyon Herald from 1929-1945 from the libraries of Central Michigan University.
Information about the initiative to preserve the history of the South Lyon area, headquartered in the historic Witch’s Hat Depot.
Ship manifests, census listings and vital records.
Free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. This Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone.
Views of the Past
Vintage photographs of Michigan towns and landmarks.