Research Guides: Genealogy: Databases

Genealogy Databases

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The following database is specifically for genealogy research. Please consult the Research Guides Home page for access to resources other recommended for specific subjects.

HeritageQuest® Online (Ancestry) (ProQuest) (JerseyClicks) (NJSL) This link opens in a new window
"HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The database provides genealogical and historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as early as the 1700s."

NJ Newspaper Databases

The following resources can be used to find obituaries. Some resources are specifically for New Jersey only.

Access World News Research Collection (NewsBank) This link opens in a new window
Features news from approximately 12,000 local, regional, national, and international sources, including the Newark Star-Ledger and over 180 New Jersey newswires, newspapers, transcripts, and blogs. Updated daily, it offers valuable primary source information on today’s issues and events.
America's Historical Newspapers (Readex) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to early American newspapers from 1690 to 1789.
New Jersey News Sources -- Access World News Research Collection (NewsBank) This link opens in a new window
Offers full-text access to over 200 New Jersey newspapers, newswires, web sources, and blogs.
Newspaper Source Plus (EBSCOhost) (NJSL) -- Complimentary This link opens in a new window
Offers coverage of national and international newspapers, newswires, and news magazines, including the Record (Hackensack, N.J.) and AP Regional State Report - New Jersey. The database also features television and radio transcripts from popular news sources such as ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, and National Public Radio (NPR).
Star-Ledger Collection (NewsBank) This link opens in a new window
Search more than 30 years of New Jersey history with the Newark Star-Ledger Collection. Coverage from 1989 through today, including full-text, web-only content and full color image edition.

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