Websites and Databases for genealogical research:
African American Heritage
Search genealogical information, resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. Access AfriGeneas, a resource for conducting African American or African Ancestored genealogical research.
Ancestry Library Edition
This database delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more for your genealogical research.
Fold3
Access military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
HeritageQuest
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
RB Hayes Obituary Index
An index to over 3,500,000 obituaries, death & marriage notices & other sources from Ohio from the 1810s to the present day. Actual obits may be ordered from over 60 partner libraries; only Hayes Library has online ordering.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Over 40,000 detailed maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962.
A full list of online databases
Other useful websites:
- Digital Public Library of America - The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is an all-digital library that serves as a portal for millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, sounds, moving images, and more from libraries, archives, and museums around the United States.
- Find A Grave - Search millions of cemetery records online and add burial records
- Family Search - Free family history and genealogy records
- Interment.net - Online cemetery records
- State Library of Ohio Sources for Genealogists - Resources specific to Ohio and also Nationwide