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Genealogy & Biography

Ancestry Library Edition Databases Library Card Required.

Genealogical information from 1.2 billion+ records. Includes U.S. Federal Census from 1790, and the American Genealogical Biographical Index. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page. Access to Ancestry Library Edition may temporarily be unavailable during maintenance work from 12-9 pm on Saturday, July 29. is in branchOnly available in KCLS libraries

Cyndi’s List

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

FamilySearch

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.

Fold3 Library Edition Databases Library Card Required.

Military records and documents from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam and beyond. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page.

HeritageQuest Databases Library Card Required.

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

National Archives

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

One-Step Webpages

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

Sanborn Maps (Washington State) Databases Library Card Required.

Large scale maps of Washington cities and towns from1867-1970, detailing street blocks and building numbers. For technical support, please contact 1-800-889-3358 or tsupport@proquest.com, or visit ProQuest’s support page. Access to Sanborn Maps may temporarily be unavailable during maintenance work from 12-9 pm on Saturday, July 29.

World GenWeb Project

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

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