Genealogy

The largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices. Extensive editorial review of all newspaper sections ensures thorough selection of obituaries for easy access. Contains notices from around the United States including The Seattle Times (1/6/1985 - current) and The Everett Daily Herald (8/16/2005-current).

Discover their stories in the world's largest online family history resource, home to billions of historical records, millions of family trees and lots of helpful, time-saving tools.

Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to Sno-Isle customers working from home, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry, through December 31, 2021.

Access Chicago Tribune historical articles from 1849-1997.

Explore our past with historical photos of Snohomish and Island counties.

Access Los Angeles Times historical articles from 1881-1996.

Discover your ancestors through over 8 billion primary historical records from the United States, Europe, and other regions, with coverage starting from the 16th century. 

Access historical articles from The New York Times from 1851-1993.

Access Wall Street Journal historical articles from 1889-2003.

Access Washington Post historical articles from 1877-2003.