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Hamburg Township Library provides free access to extensive genealogy databases with billions of records to help you trace your family history and conduct academic research. Our staff is available to provide expert guidance as you explore your ancestry.

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Heritage Quest

6 billion historical records

US federal census (1790-1940), European & Latin American records, over 2 billion family trees

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Fold3

Military Records

Original military documents from US and UK archives, various conflicts

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MyHeritage Library

Billions of historical records

International genealogy database with family trees, photos, and historical records from around the world

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Family Search

2 billion digitized records

Free worldwide genealogy records, 400 million restricted images (in-library access)

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Free Online Genealogy Resources

Find A Grave

Cemetery records and burial information worldwide

Google News Archive

Historical newspapers from around the world

National Archives

Federal records and government documents

Cyndi's List

Comprehensive directory of genealogy websites

United States Genealogy Resources

Library of Congress

Digitized newspapers from 1789-1922

Bible Records Online

Transcribed information from family Bibles

Eastman's Newsletter

Genealogy news, forums, and chat room

Family Tree Magazine

Newsletter and genealogy information

Genealogy Blog

News and resources by Leland & Patty Meitzler

Thought Co.

20+ years of expert genealogy content

Library of Michigan

Digitized newspapers worldwide

Family Tree Maker

Popular tree building software

Michigan Historical Resources

Digital State Archives

Michigan-specific historical documents and records

CMU Digital Collections

Clarke Historical Library - digitized newspapers from across Michigan

Michigan Health Dept

Death records from 1867-1940 and vital statistics

Michiganology

Historical Michigan records, photographs, Civil War records

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