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America's Genealogy Bank


Quickly find your ancestors in over four centuries of rare documents and records. Search thousands of historical newspapers, books, pamphlets and genealogies. Plus, the complete American State Papers, U.S. Serial Set, Social Security Death Index and more than 23 million obituaries.

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Ancestry Library Edition


A new genealogy research tool created for the library market. It provides patrons with instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more! These collections are continuously expanding, with new content added every business day.

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Heritage Quest Online


Your library's resource for census data, family records, and local histories. This collection assembles every extant U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more. An ongoing project (new content is added regularly), HeritageQuest Online will grow to encompass the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), Freedman’s Bank Records, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Index, and additional materials.

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About.com Genealogy


Explore your family history online at About Genealogy, your complete online guide to genealogy with lessons, articles and tools for tracking down family records, locating long-lost relatives, etc. Stay up to date and make new friends with free chats and newsletters and explore the best resources online in our library of outstanding genealogy links.

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Cape May County Genealogy


Genealogy data specifically related to Cape May.

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Cape May County Historical Society


The Cape May County Historical Museum houses the most extensive collection of historical and maritime artifacts in southern New Jersey.

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Cindy's List of Genealogy Sites


254,380 links, categorized & cross-referenced, in over 180 categories. Another 10,400+ uncategorized new links in the works.

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Family Search


Search for family ancestors. Billions of free family tree, family history, ancestry, genealogy and census records.

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Roots Web


RootsWeb - the Internet's oldest and largest FREE genealogical community. An award winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free Web space, mailing lists, message boards, and more.

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Tracing Your Roots


Pathfinder as created by the staff at Camden County Public Library.

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Atlantic County Historical Societies


Addresses and contact information for all the museums and historical societies in Atlantic County, NJ.

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