Research Guides: Genealogy and Local History Research Guide: Essential Resources

Essential Resources

Ancestry Library Edition-On campus access only This link opens in a new window
Ancestry Library Edition collection is a major source of census and other records of interest to historical, social, and genealogical researchers. Created through a partnership with Ancestry.com
Subjects: History US, History World, Sociology, Statistics and Demography, Archives and Primary Sources, Biographies, Government Information

Family Search Research Wiki
Easy to navigate and useful starting point for genealogy research.
Cyndi's List (Georgia)
The largest compilation of online links related to genealogy.
PERSI: Periodical Source Index
Resources for discovering articles in periodicals about local history or genealogy. You can search by surname but also towns, events, cemeteries, etc. To get the article in question, place an interlibrary loan request.
FamilySearch (LDS)
Information is volunteer-sourced. Contains many resources including the International Genealogical Index of birth and marriage registers transcribed by volunteers.
The USGenWeb Project
Also, volunteer-run. Provides a means to initiate email discussion for county histories.
GenForum
An avenue to identify others working on intersecting family histories.
Find a Grave
Millions of records of graves. Includes a discussion forum.
Heritage Quest
The Emory Libraries do not subscribe to Heritage Quest. However, Emory students and staff members are eligible to sign up for a library card from the DeKalb Public Library. DPL offers virtual access to the database.
American Ancestors
Provided by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Has a free chat with a genealogist service.
Find My Past
Registration required. Good for international topics.
My Heritage
Login required. Good for international topics.