Getting Started With Genealogy – Part 2

Family history research is supported by Sno-Isle Libraries, who offer databases and other online resources related to genealogy. Learn more from this blog post: “Getting Started With Genealogy - Part 1”.

But there is more! Beyond the genealogy resources provided by the library, there are free, reliable websites that contain valuable information. Here is a selection:

• FamilySearch, opens a new window
  This large genealogy database is provided by the LDS Church. Create a free account to search for vital records, view censuses, discover family trees and much more.
• Find A Grave, opens a new window
  Search cemeteries and grave records, many of which include images and additional family names. This website is created by volunteers worldwide.
• Washington State Digital Archives, opens a new window
  If your research includes Washington State, you have access to electronic records through the Washington State Digital Archives. Birth, death, marriage and land records are just a few.
• National Archives, opens a new window
  The National Archives keeps Federal records of lasting value – including many resources for genealogists.
• Chronicling America, opens a new window
  Search digitized historic newspapers from across the country, provided by the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Questions? Ask Us!

If you want to learn more about genealogy resources, contact us with your question, or make a Book a Librarian appointment to meet with a library staff member for one-to-one assistance. We are here to help!

Information provided by the Sno-Isle Libraries does not imply recommendation or endorsement, is not interpreted and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a (law, engineering, financial, health care, etc.) provider.