Have you hit a brick wall in the search for your ancestors? Stop by the library and try the Ancestry Library Edition database. This is a rich collection of genealogical and historical information including:
- U.S. Federal Census information from 1790 to 1930
- Census information for various states, Canadian provinces, and portions of Great Britain
- Marriage, birth, and death records
- Immigration records
- Stories and articles from newspapers and local histories
- Maps and photographs
- Yearbooks
- City directories
- Military records
Although the collection focuses on the United States, it also includes Canadian and European records.
If you'd like some help getting started, consider signing up for our Genealogy computer class. This class gives you a hands-on overview of the Ancestry Library Edition database and HeritageQuest, our other genealogy database. Just call the Reference Desk at (603) 589-4611 to register.
Of course, we have more genealogical research tools in our local history collection. Stop in to use Ancestry Library Edition (sorry, it's only available from inside the library), and stay to browse the Hunt Room collection!
Comments (2)
You folks recommend some nice web links on this topic too, don't you? How do I find these? BTW, what's an iBrowse?
Posted by Tom Corbett | November 7, 2006 4:02 PM
Yes, there are some good genealogy web sites out there. Try FamilySearch for a great member-created collection of family trees. This is a great starting point, but make sure you confirm the information with a reliable second source. Also, Cyndi's List is a massive collection of links to other genealogy resources. And for those of you with immigrant ancestors, consider searching the lists at the Ellis Island web site.
iBrowse is a collection of web site links and databases on the Nashua Public Library web site. These high-quality tools can help you with research and homework questions. The Ancestry database is part of the iBrowse research collection.
Posted by Linda Taggart | November 9, 2006 10:19 AM