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American Ancestors

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

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.

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Ancestry

Professional or hobbyist, genealogist or historian—answers await you on Ancestry Library.

Ancestry Library Edition provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more.

Find your ancestors in vital records, Census images from 1790-1950, military records, and immigration records.

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GuideStar Pro

Database for nonprofits to share information about their work with donors and potential funders.

While the Foundation Directory (listed above) helps nonprofit organizations find and connect with grantmakers, GuideStar helps grantmakers and donors connect with nonprofits. Learn more about claiming your nonprofit’s GuideStar profile here, and about Candid’s Seals of Transparency.

Read more about Candid’s Go for the Gold program here.

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