American Ancestors

Access to collections of genealogical and public records from around the world, focusing on the US and New England.

American Ancestors

AmericanAncestors.org provides access to 1.4+ billion records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the only online source for records from Boston’s Catholic Archdiocese.

At the library, you can search 1.4 billion names on American Ancestors. If you sign up for a free guest membership, you can also…

  • Access guides to help you improve your research strategies
  • Browse their video library to learn about special topics in genealogy and historical research
  • Chat with an expert genealogist

American Ancestors is maintained by the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston.