Local History and Genealogy

Genealogy Database

 

 

HeritageQuest: A searchable database of American genealogical sources including federal censuses, genealogy and local history books, periodical source index, and Revolutionary War records.
This resource can be used in the library or from home. Ask for login info. the next time you’re in the library.

 

Genealogy Links

For Beginners: Family Search’s “New to Genealogy – Beginners First Step

Websites recommended by librarians for genealogy research include:

Family Search
RootsWeb
Cyndi’s List
USGenWeb Project
Vital Records Information, National Archives
The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation
National Archives and Records Administration Genealogy

The New Hampshire State Library is an excellent resource for starting your research about New Hampshire ancestors: New Hampshire State Library Genealogy and NH History Guide

The New Hampshire Historical Society offers answers to questions about NH, past or present.

The NH Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration is the state resource for residents who wish to obtain records of birth, marriage, divorce and death events.