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American Memory Created by the Library of Congress, a multimedia collection of primary source materials on the history and culture of the U.S.

Ancestry Library | In Library Use Only Ancestry Library Edition provides easy access to more than 4,000 genealogy databases with a single search. Coverage focuses primarily on the United States and the United Kingdom, although other areas are covered. Databases include the complete U.S. Census & Index (1790-1930), vital, church, court, and immigration records. The Map Center contains more than 1,000 historical maps. Other notable collections include Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books; Social Security Death Index (updated monthly); WWI Draft Registration Cards; Federal Slave Narratives; and a strong Civil War collection. Databases are updated continuously as new information becomes available.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index Indexes nearly 12 million biographical sketches in more than 2700 volumes and editions of current and retrospective reference books, covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.

Cleveland Necrology File The Cleveland Necrology File contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices for the following years: 1833, 1847-1848, 1850-1975. A more complete description of the file’s contents can be found in the “About” section of the database. For necrology information after 1975, please use the Cleveland News Index.

Cleveland News Index (© Cleveland Public Library) -- The online Cleveland News Index lists citation information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews from The Plain Dealer (1983-June 1999), Cleveland Magazine (1983-present), Northern Ohio Live (Sept. 1990-present), and Ohio Magazine (Oct.1990 -present). Obituaries from the Plain Dealer and the Cleveland Press are included from 1976 to the present. Please note that this index does not provide full text access to these sources.

HeritageQuest Online HeritageQuest features the U. S. Census, 1790-1930 (1850-60 Slave Census Schedules not included), The Periodical Source Index (PERSI), A digitized collection of more than 25,000 family and local history books, Records from the Revolutionary War Era Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files and Freedman’s Bank Records (1865-1874).

New England Ancestors Resources and databases of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Offers full text access to the New England Historical and Genealogical Register from 1847 to 1994, genealogies, vital records of many New England towns, military records, and church records. Updated weekly.

Ohio Death Certificate Index | Ohio Historical Society Search the index for Ohio death certificates.

Ohio Historical Society Searchable Databases Includes the following databases: Death Certificate Index, 1913-1937, Newspaper Index, and Ohio Historical Society's Online Collection Catalog.

Ohio Memory | Ohio Historical Society Search the Ohio Memory collection maintained by the Ohio Historical Society.

Ohio Military Rosters | Ohio Historical Society Search the Ohio Military Rosters.

Ohio Newspapers (NewsBank) Ohio Newspapers via NewsBank.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, 1867-1970 A treasure trove of information, detailed maps at building level for more than 400 Ohio communities from 1867 to the 1970s. Negotiating the site may require some practice. Try the 1024 x 768 pixel size.Use a city and street name or city and building's name where possible to search in keyword or limit your search by date.

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