Databases For Archives & Genealogy

These databases are available for use within the library and most are also available remotely. To access remotely, you may be prompted to enter your library bar code number and last name. 

Access to the Ancestry website is available to card holders only.

Ancestry.com

This database is only available to library card holders. Please click on the Ancestry Library Edition logo below to complete and submit the required form. You will be emailed a direct link to the website.

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Belleville News Democrat Historical Archives

Research Belleville history through the Belleville News-Democrat with coverage from 1901-1956. Primary source information to examine events, issues and daily life in the context of the historical period, featuring archived full newspaper pages. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Belleville News Democrat Collection

Research Belleville history through the Belleville News-Democrat Collection with coverage from 1901 through current. Study trends, issues, events, advertisements, companies and more through historical and current full newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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Heritage Quest Online

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