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Genealogy & Biography Databases

Database Category Description
African American Heritage by ProQuest Genealogy & Biography

Created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information, this groundbreaking digital resource is devoted to African American family history research. This comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools can help individuals obtain records critical to African American family research and connect them to a community of research experts. 

Available in-library and from home with a library card number.

Ancestry  (Library Edition) Genealogy & Biography

Answers await everyone inside an unprecedented online collection of more than 7,000 databases! Unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more. 

Available in-library only. 

Fold3 Genealogy & Biography Gain easy, convenient access to US military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served. With content from the Revolutionary War onward, this growing collection is an invaluable resource for historians, genealogists, researchers, veterans and their families, teachers, and more. 
HeritageQuest Genealogy & Biography

HeritageQuest is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources – rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more. With more than 4.4 billion records, this essential collection of genealogical and historical sources – with coverage dating back to the 1700s – can help people find ancestors and discover a place’s past.   

Available in-library and from your home with your Livingston Parish Library card.