Have you ever wondered where your adventurous ancestors hailed from? Or when they embarked on their journeys?

Dust off your family tree and head to your local Clermont County Public Library branch. We’ve got the key to unlocking your family history with Ancestry Library Edition.

What you can discover with Ancestry Library Edition

• Dive into billions of historical records: Census data, vital documents, immigration papers, and even old photos—uncover the stories hidden within.
• Trace your roots across continents and centuries: Discover where your ancestors lived, loved, and left their mark on the world.
• Fill in the blanks of your family history: Piece together the puzzle and connect with the generations that came before you.

Intrigued? Ask us about Ancestry Library Edition during your next visit. Our friendly staff members are here to help you navigate resources. So get ready to embark on your own exciting family adventure.

Other genealogy resources

While you need to visit a library branch to explore Ancestry Library Edition, you can explore these digital resources from anywhere:

• African American Heritage: Provides users a dedicated, user-friendly resource that not only brings together records critical to African American family research, but also connects them to a community of research experts.
• 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.
• HeritageQuest: Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.
• ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Cincinnati Enquirer (1841-2009): Offers full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. Library card needed for home access.
• Sanborn Fire Insurance 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.

Need help figuring out your family’s history? We can help! Fill out our Genealogy Information Request and we’ll help you explore your family story.

Start exploring your family history today!