American Ancestors Articles & Research

The American Ancestors website offers genealogy research and resources with primary coverage of the Northeast through historical journals, birth and death records and more. Features collections such as Massachusetts Vital Records through 1910, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), early probate records, church records, newspapers and periodicals, city and town directories, court records, census, tax and voter lists, diaries and journals, land records, military records, published genealogies and biographies.

Some content from American Ancestors (formerly called New England Ancestors) is available publicly from anywhere. Visit the Central Resource Library for expanded in-Library access to more collections. Use a Library computer or connect your device to the JoCoLibrary Public Wireless network, then visit the American Ancestors website.

Service Provider: New England Historic Genealogical Society

is in branchOnly available at the Central Resource Library for expanded access