Genealogy
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Research databases by subject or A-Z by title. Find additional genealogy resources here.
Genealogy and local history research, including digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-present, Passenger, and Immigration Lists Index. Available in Library only.
Full-text articles from 1986-present.
Full-text articles from 1996-present.
Articles including obituaries and news stories from 1849-1995.
Full-text newspaper articles covering communities in North West Cook, DuPage, Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties and the Fox Valley.
Index of full-text electronic magazines, journals, and newspapers available through the Library’s databases.
Access digital genealogical records. Some content is restricted and available in the Library only. Glenview Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.
United States military records from the National Archives and other institutions, including historical documents, photos and personal histories.
Full-text newspaper articles 1995-present.
Index of obituaries from local Glenview newspapers. Please contact the Reference Desk at 847-729-7500 x7700 to obtain copies of obituaries.
Research materials for tracing family history and American culture for beginning to professional genealogists.
Full-text articles from 1985-present.
Electronic editions of the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Glenview Announcements, and other local news magazines and sources.
Historical newspapers from the 1700s-early 2000s; over 3,000 news titles from the U.S. and around the world.
United States obituaries and death notices.
United States and Canadian telephone directory for residences and businesses. Create customized lists.
Full-text articles from major newspapers throughout the United States.
Need More Help?
Please email the Reference Services Staff, call 847-729-7500 x7700 or visit the Reference Desk for database help.
