Research Databases

A groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.

U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

The Cleveland Necrology File was produced from a microfilmed copy of an alphabetical card file containing local cemetery records and newspaper death notices gathered by the staff of the Cleveland Public Library. It contains death notices published in the following newspapers: The Cleveland Plain Dealer (1850-1975), The Cleveland Herald (1833, 1847-1848, 1876, 1878-1879), The Cleveland Press (1941-1975). For necrology information after 1975, please use the Cleveland News Index.

The Web's Premier Collection of Historic Military Records from the Revolutionary War to today, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served. Discover and share stories about these heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. You can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums to create an online memorial for someone who served.

U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

Over 40,000 detailed historical maps of Ohio cities drawn between 1882 and 1962.

Great for ages 14 and up. Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines using your own events and images, or add content and images from World Book.