Genealogy and Local History Resources
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Ancestry Library Edition
Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. How to Use From the Library Click here to use Ancestry while in your library. As of 12/31/2021, Ancestry Library Edition is no longer available for use at home, and if you wish to access Ancestry with your Library account, you will have to do so at the Library.* |
Microfilm Reader
Coming to the library to do research? Call us on the day you are coming to reserve our microfilm reader, complete with scanning, printing, and collage features. The Library has microfilm reels of the Finger Lakes Times newspaper, from 1806 - 2019. |
Trying to hunt down your family tree? Not sure where to look besides Ancestry.com?
Start with some Local History resources from Pioneer Library System, here.
Try some of these helpful sites (Note: Some may require you to sign up or pay for a membership to use)
New York State Specific Digital Resources:
Guides to Other Resources:
And don’t forget to check out the Historic Geneva for more help.
Start with some Local History resources from Pioneer Library System, here.
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
- NYS Archives Digital Collections
- NYS Historic Newspapers
- NYS Library Digital Collections
- Rochester Genealogical Society
Guides to Other Resources:
And don’t forget to check out the Historic Geneva for more help.