Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of family, heritage, and the stories that bring us together. As conversations turn to memories of past generations, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore your own family history. This season, take a moment to discover where your story began, and maybe even share a few newfound family tales around the dinner table! St. John the Baptist Parish Library has genealogy resources to help you trace your lineage and preserve your family’s legacy for generations to come.
The following is a sample of what the library has to offer. Access these resources and more at www.stjohnlib.com/resources/#genealogy.
- Ancestry (in library use only) – Here, you can 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.
- ProQuest Fold3 by Ancestry-Fold3® provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.
- HeritageQuest-A Library resource for census data, family records, and local histories. This collection assembles U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage, and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.
- HeritageHub – With deep coverage from all 50 states, this tool has a superior search engine for finding obituaries. Discover this premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for genealogical research, 1704 – today.
ProQuest African American Heritage– This is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically about African Americans.