Genealogy Research

Dig into your roots. You never know what you might uncover with our online research resources.

If you are researching your family tree or need genealogy support, we can help! In partnership with the Johnson County Genealogical Society, we can assist you as you explore Johnson County:

Marriage records
Cemetery information
Index of obituaries
Digitized photos
Digitized newspapers
And links to much more

Genealogy Research and Resources

Online genealogy research resources give you access to photographs, maps, historical journals, records like census information, immigration and passenger lists and so much more.

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American Ancestors

Historical journals, records and more for genealogy research with emphasis on the Northeast. Only available at the Central Resource Library.

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Ancestry Library Edition

Collections of census and vital records, immigration and passenger lists, periodicals and books, photos and more. In-Library use only.

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FamilySearch (Affiliate Library Access)

Collections of historical records and images, plus guides and tools to research your family tree. In-Library use provides expanded access.

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Fold3 Library Edition

Millions of military records, photos and personal documents spanning hundreds of years. Powered by Ancestry.

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American Ancestors

Historical journals, records and more for genealogy research with emphasis on the Northeast. Only available at the Central Resource Library.

Online Resource

Ancestry Library Edition

Collections of census and vital records, immigration and passenger lists, periodicals and books, photos and more. In-Library use only.

Online Resource

FamilySearch (Affiliate Library Access)

Collections of historical records and images, plus guides and tools to research your family tree. In-Library use provides expanded access.

Online Resource

Fold3 Library Edition

Millions of military records, photos and personal documents spanning hundreds of years. Powered by Ancestry.

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JoCoHistory Obituary Index

Citations for obituaries from local newspapers dating from the late 19th century to the present.

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JoCoHistory Collections

Historical photographs, newspapers, maps and more documenting Johnson County from the 19th century to the present.

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HeritageHub

A collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 to today.

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HeritageQuest Online

Collections designed for researching family history with emphasis on American heritage.

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JoCoHistory Obituary Index

Citations for obituaries from local newspapers dating from the late 19th century to the present.

Online Resource

JoCoHistory Collections

Historical photographs, newspapers, maps and more documenting Johnson County from the 19th century to the present.

Online Resource

HeritageHub

A collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 to today.

Online Resource

HeritageQuest Online

Collections designed for researching family history with emphasis on American heritage.

All Genealogy Resources

From Our Genealogy Experts

Preserve and digitize your family memories—photos, films, and documents—with expert help at the JCGS Memory Lab, and schedule one-on-one support for your genealogy research.

Digitize Memories

Johnson County Genealogical Society's Memory Lab: Preserving old memories in new ways!

Memory Lab Sessions

Digitize and preserve your family photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes and documents in the JCGS Memory Lab at Central Resource Library.

Genealogy Guidance

One-on-One Genealogy Help

For those who need a little extra help, we offer free one-on-one sessions in person at Central Resource Library or via Zoom.

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