Genealogy and Local History Resources

Ancestry Library Edition
Available only for those physically in the Geneva Public Library.
Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more.

Microfilm Reader
Coming to the library to do research? Call 315-781-2935 on the day you are coming to reserve our microfilm reader, complete with scanning, printing, and collage features.
The Geneva Library holds the microfilm reels of the Finger Lakes Times newspaper, going as far back as November 1806 when it was the Geneva Gazette.

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Trying to hunt down your family tree? Not sure where to look besides Ancestry.com?

Try some of these helpful sites (Note: Some may require you to sign up or pay for a membership to use)

• 1940 Census Official Site​
• Archives.com
• Cyndi’s List
• Digital Public Library of America
• Family Search
• Find a Grave
• USGenWeb

 
New York State Specific Digital Resources:

• Fulton History
• NYGenWeb
• NY Heritage Digital Collections
  • Geneva NY City Directories & Geneva Public Library Digital Collection
• NYS Archives Digital Collections 
• NYS Historic Newspapers 
• NYS Library Digital Collections 
• Rochester Genealogical Society 

 
Guides to Other Resources:

• Ancestor Hunt 
• Cornell University Olin & Uris Library
• Family Search Wiki
• New York State Library: Genealogy
• OWWL.org: Discover History

 
 
And don’t forget to check out the Geneva Historical Society for more help.