Libraries and archives will be your friend! Read below to begin learning about how you can use these resources as you explore your family history.
Types of Libraries
- State Libraries
- Local Libraries
- Genealogy Libraries & Family History Centers
- These locations are specifically catered to helping individuals research their family history.
- Access this link to find one near you!
What do libraries offer?
Historical records
- Birth, death, marriage, church, military, land, etc.
- Newspapers
- Census data
- Maps
- & More!
Archival documents like this can be used to learn about where your family was and what they did during their lifetime.
Librarians
- Librarians can assist you with whatever you’re looking for. They’re a great place to start if you have no idea where to begin!
- They can also assist you in learning how to read any of the records listed above.