Ancestry & Genealogy

Ancestry & Genealogy

What you need to know…

Delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. The world's most popular online genealogy resource.

Census records; birth, marriage and death records; immigration records; vital and church records; military records; and court, land and probate records are included. Popular databases include the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1930, Social Security Death Index, Civil War records, U.S. Public Records Index, American Genealogical-Biographical Index and Federal Slave Narratives.

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Ancestry
Category: Genealogy
Access Available: In Library Only
Provided by: Livingston Public Library
Recommended Audience: Adults

How to access…

Available only inside the library. To access using personal devices inside the library, a Livingston Library card is required. Additional access is available with public computers. No Livingston Library card is required for public devices. 

What you need to know…

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives,  uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.  

Heritage Hub
Category: Genealogy
Access Available: Remote
Provided by: Livingston Public Library
Recommended Audience: Adults

How to access…

A Livingston Library card is required.

What you need to know…

Comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research guides, interactive census maps, and more.

18th Century or 20th Century. European or Native American. Farm or Factory. East Coast or West Coast. Where does your American past begin? Heritage Quest Online delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.

Heritage Quest
Category: Genealogy
Access Available: Remote
Provided by: New Jersey State Library
Recommended Audience: Adults

How to access…

A Livingston Library card is required.

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