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Archived Resource of the Week: Ancestry.com's Library Edition

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Ancestry.com's Library Edition

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What is it?

Ancestry.com's Library Edition will help you research your family tree. This genealogical database gives you access to all sorts of records and indexes so you can track down your ancestors.


*This database is only available on campus*


When should I use it?
When you are looking for:

  • Family history
  • Old census records (U.S. and Abroad)
  • Vital records (Birth, Marriage, Death)

Why we like it!

Don't know where to start? "Get Help" is incredibly useful. Find instructional videos and useful research tips to get you started.

Screenshot of "Help" Page with the "Get Help" icon highlighted in the upper right hand corner

                                                                                                                       

Where do I find it?
Under "Ancestry Library Edition" in Databases A-Z in GALILEO. For a direct link, go here.

 

Want to continue your research? You may these databases helpful:

African American Biographical Database  *This database is only available on campus*

African American Funeral Programs from the East Central Georgia Regional Library

Archive Finder (ArchivesUSA and NIDS UK/Ireland)

ArchiveGrid

Digital Library of Georgia

Historical Newspapers (ProQuest)

University of Georgia Centennial Alumni Catalog from the Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Voyages: The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database

Want More? Visit Galileo and select "Browse by Subject" - "History."

How to find the Galileo Password

What is Database of the Week?

Every week we will be featuring a different GALILEO database.  There are over 300, so stay tuned! As each resource is introduced, we hope you learn more about the resources the library has to offer. As always, if you have any questions or comments please let us know.

Take a peek at our archives to see other databases that we covered.

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