Genealogy
Materials to support genealogy research including African American Genealogy and Coats of Arms searches
Genealogy Research Guides
- African American Genealogy Resources
- How to Obtain Cleveland Death Notices (1830's - Present) and Ohio Death Certificates (1908-1953)
- How to Search Burial information at City of Cleveland Cemeteries
- Genealogy Resources at the Cleveland Public Library (PDF)
- City Directories, Criss Cross Directories & Telephone Directories
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Genealogy Databases
Unless specified, the following resources are available to all in Ohio or have a library card from any public library in Ohio.
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition provides easy access to more than 4,000 genealogy databases with a single search. Coverage focuses primarily on the United States and the United Kingdom, although other areas are covered. Databases include the complete U.S. Census & Index (1790-1930), vital, church, court, and immigration records. The Map Center contains more than 1,000 historical […]
Cleveland Necrology File and Cleveland News Index
The Cleveland Necrology File, contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices for the following years: 1833, 1847-1848, 1850-1975. A more complete description of the file’s contents can be found in the about section of the database. The Cleveland News Index lists citation information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews from area Cleveland […]
Only available at in-person CPL Locations
FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is one of the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Users can search records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. FamilySearch offers access to records through affiliate libraries, including new digital access to […]
Fold3
Fold3 provides access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served in the United States military from the Revolutionary War to the present.
CPL Cardholders only
Genealogy Connect
Genealogy Connect is a resource for genealogy instruction and research. It includes keyword-searchable content from more than 550 genealogical reference works and “how-to” guides published by Genealogical Publishing Company and Clearfield Company. The user interface enables instant translation into 38 languages, seamless cross-searching across collections, multi-page viewing (to recreate a book experience), and the ability […]
HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest features the U. S. Census, 1790-1930 (1850-60 Slave Census Schedules not included), The Periodical Source Index (PERSI), A digitized collection of more than 25,000 family and local history books, Records from the Revolutionary War Era Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files and Freedman’s Bank Records (1865-1874).
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