Genealogy & History

Genealogy Websites & Databases

  • Castle Garden - Immigrants who arrived at the Port of New York from 1820 - 1892.
  • Cyndi's List - Comprehensive list of links that point you to genealogy sites on the internet.
  • DNA Testing Guides - Comparing different DNA tests.
  • FamilySearch - Discover your family's story through historical records.
  • Find a Grave - World's largest gravesite collection.
  • Heritage Quest Online (TexShare Databases; select HC Public Library, password required - TX76117) - Digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with ProQuest Genealogy and Local History collection.
  • Internment.net - Cemetery records online.
  • National Archives and Records Administration - Resources for genealogists. Search census records.
  • Obituary Central - Find obituaries and cemeteries online.
  • Online Searchable Military Databases - Directory of links to online military indexes and records for USA.
  • Statue of Liberty: Ellis Island Foundation - Passenger records and ship manifests; from 1820 - 1957
  • Tarrant County - Vital Records: to obtain information and as well as copies of birth, death, divorce, marriage records.
  • Texas Historical Commission - Free instructive resources about Texas history, preservation, and heritage tourism.
  • Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Genealogy Resources includes vital statistics indexes, city directories, county records, printed family and county histories, a variety of Texas government records, federal census schedules and more.
  • Texas State Vital Records - to obtain information and as well as copies of birth, death, divorce, marriage records.
  • TX GenProject - Each county webpage has online databases particular to that area, surname queries, historical background information, contact information, and more. All information is free.
  • USGenWebProject - Free online genealogy help and information for every U.S. state and county. Our national site provides links to state sites, which, in turn, provide gateways to the counties.
  • University of North Texas Libraries Portal to Texas History - Gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas.

Genealogy Societies

Genealogy Collections

History

  • Bibliography of Native North America (TexShare Databases; select HC Public Library, password required - TX76117) - All aspects of native North American culture, history and life.
  • Catholic Archives of Texas - To collect, preserve and document the Catholic experience in TX from the 16th century to the present.
  • The Civil War (National Park Service)
  • Daughters of the Republic of Texas - To educate, research, preserve, and protect the history of the Republic of Texas.
  • Liberty! The American Revolution - This site is a companion to the PBS award winning series. Contains educational resources such as a timeline of the Revolution, bibliographies, lessons and links to related sites.
  • National Archives and Records Administration - Explore nation's history through documents, photos and records.
  • National Archives at Fort Worth - Permanent records created by Federal agencies and courts for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
  • Portal to Texas History - University of North Texas Libraries gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas.
  • Smithsonian Institution Archives - The world's largest museum and research complex. There are 19 museums + the National Zoo and nine research centers around the globe.
  • Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society - The Society's mission is to locate, collect, analyze, organize and preserve African-American historical contributions in Tarrant County
  • Tarrant County Historical Commission - To preserve the historical heritage of Tarrant County
  • Texas Digital Sanborn Maps (TexShare Databases; password required - TX76117) - Provides digital access to large-scale maps of Texas towns and cities.
  • Texas Historic Sites Atlas - Search for cemeteries, courthouses, historical markers, museums, national register properties, state antiquities landmark.
  • Texas Historical Commission - Instructive resources about Texas history, preservation, and heritage tourism.
  • Texas History Trading Cards - These cards highlight the prominent men and women in Texas history. The cards include what Texan students need to know for TEKS requirements. For 4th and 7th grades.
  • Texas Reference Center (TexShare Databases; select HC Public Library, password required - TX76117) - This is comprised of periodicals, reference books, reports and other content relevant to the state.