Genealogy and Biography

Search billions of records to discover your family story. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name. Build your family tree. Connect with the past in the world's largest collection of online records.

Includes:

• U.S. Federal Census from 1790
• American Genealogical Biographical Index

For technical support: Email libraryedition@ancestry.com

*You can use Ancestry on your personal device only while connected to KCLS WiFi at a library.

Get biographical information that you can rely on for your next paper or project. Connect with accurate and engaging articles, videos, audio, and images. Complete your research with ease on any device.

Comprehensive listing of genealogical resources containing links to ethnic group sources, how-to articles, country/geography resources, and more than 200 other categories.

Historical records, including many with digitized images; save and share your family tree; order microfilmed records to view in a local Family History Library; find tips and resources using the Research Wiki; and much more.

Answers to frequently asked questions about genealogy resources.

Fully-indexed U.S. Census, local and family history collection, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, U.S. Serial Set, and more. For technical support, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

Vast array of records held by the National Archives, including military service files, immigration and arrival records, land records, and more.

Primary sources to assist with genealogy research.

Tools developed by Stephen P. Morse to simplify searches in several websites, including the Ellis Island and Castle Garden passenger lists.

Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns from1867-1970, detailing street blocks and building numbers. 

For technical support, contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

If this service is not fully accessible to you, please contact Ask KCLS to discuss alternate options.

State and county genealogy websites developed by volunteers.

Volunteer-based site that aims to provide an information page for every country in the world.

Precise, powerful search of books, articles, dissertations and theses, eBooks, government documents, art museum images, and other print and electronic resources from hundreds of libraries around the world.