Genealogy Resources

GPL Obituary Database
Obituaries from Garrett and the surrounding area, pulled from the Garrett Clipper.

GPL Yearbooks
A collection of Garrett High School Yearbooks.

Ancestry
Searchable databases, various links, and membership information available through paid subscription.  However, the GPL offers the Ancestry Library Edition free for use through the GPL website, accessible in the library only.

Heritage Quest
Searchable databases of genealogical and historical materials including family and local histories as well as numerous primary local sources.  Website is accessible in the library or from your home computer with your library barcode.

Indiana State Library
The state library has numerous resources and databases for not just your genealogical needs.

Indiana Archives and Records Administration
The records management body for the state oversee the state archives.  Both are important institutions that collect and make available the vital and government records that make up our history, helping to preserve it for the future.

Indiana Memory
A collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural organizations that provides digital formats of documents, photographs, and other ephemeral related to Indiana’s historical significance.

Indiana State Library Digital Collections
Searchable databases provided by the Indiana Archives and Records Administration on various state records.

National Archives
The keeper of federal government records, this is a great source for genealogy and military records.  Resources are available on research and preservation.

US Census
The most recent U.S. Census released is from 1940, the first every digitized by the National Archives and Records Administration.  You can also search the 1930 Census by name.

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Search the free databases of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island either by passenger or ship.

Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
Many searchable databases and a great reference from the Midwest’s best onsite genealogical research center.

Family Search
Searchable genealogy related databases are provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Family Search now requires you to create a free account in order to view records.

Cyndi’s List
Maintained by genealogist Cyndi Howells with over 300,000 links to a variety of resources for online genealogical research.

Rootsweb
Various links and list serves for genealogists; maintained as part of the “ancestry community.”

USGenWeb
Organized by state, volunteers create pages with links to a variety of resources.

Find A Grave
Search individual grave and cemetery records to research family.

Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society
Free database search available without membership status; however, you need membership status to access the database or information can be requested.  It also contains numerous links to Lake and Porter County resources.

Indiana Genealogical Society
Many free databases available without membership status; it also includes research tips, publications, and contact information for county organizations.

The National Genealogical Society
Membership information as well as information on the various courses provided by the society.

South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society
Several databases from south Cook and east Will counties in Illinois.

National Register of Historic Places
This program is maintained by the National Park Service.  The register recognizes historical and archaeological resources that are significant to our history and worthy of protection and preservation.

Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology
This division of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources promotes and protects cultural and historical resources in the Hoosier State.