Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
Image	Description
	African American Heritage Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research. Use this resource -African American Heritage
	Ancestry Library Edition [IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY] Trace your genealogy using historical records. U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database. Use this resource -Ancestry Library Edition
	Digital Public Library of America Historic digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives across Ohio and more. The DPLA portal to photographs, maps, documents, and AV materials from across the country is a great starting place for your local history and genealogy reference. Use this resource -Digital Public Library of America
	FamilySearch FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history. FamilySearch provides free access to 4+ billion names from all over the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Use this resource -FamilySearch
	Fold3 A premier collection of historical U.S. military records that brings to life the details of America’s military veterans with stories, photos, and personal documents. Use this resource -Fold3
	HeritageQuest Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy. Use this resource -HeritageQuest
	Newspaper Source Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 U.S. & international newspapers. The database also contains selective full text for 389 regional U.S. newspapers. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided. Use this resource -Newspaper Source
	Sanborn Fire Maps Find large scale street plans produced by the Sanborn Fire Insurance company from 1867 to 1970. Locate and identify buildings and neighborhoods. Study the growth of towns and cities, and the impact of new development Use this resource -Sanborn Fire Maps
	What's the Point? By answering just a few questions, flint artifacts of Ohio can be identified as a blade, drill, point, or scraper and attributed to a likely era and people. Learn more by exploring the Glossary, Artifacts Index, or articles about Ohio's Prehistoric People. Use this resource -What's the Point?