Genealogy

The Palm Beach County Library System’s Genealogy Research information site is provided as a public service by the Library’s Government Research Service (GRS) and research services staff. Its mission is to promote the wealth of family history resources available through the Library System, local organizations and the internet, and to assist the public in its use. GRS section staff was awarded the 2006 Genealogy Outstanding Achievement Award by the Florida Genealogical Society in recognition of contribution in the field of Florida genealogy and local history. Please submit local genealogy requests to: grs@pbclibrary.org.

Family History Databases

Ancestry Library Edition Find out about your history. Includes over one billion records from Social Security Death Index, U.S. Federal Census Images, Military, and Immigration and Naturalization Records. (NOTE: Database access from Main Library and 16 branch locations.) Family History Databases
Biography In Context Database contains more than 600,000 biographical profiles and photos. Family History Databases
Family Search (LDS) Official site of the LDS Library. Family History Databases
Heritage Quest Search more than 25,000 family and local histories, census records, and more. Family History Databases
ProQuest Global Newsstream Online gateway to over 1,300 newspapers with archives going back to the 1980's. For an obituary search, select the advanced search option and choose "obituary" under "document type". Family History Databases
Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 Digital access to historic maps of nearly 150 Florida towns and cities. Family History Databases

Archives & Records Centers

Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online Canadian biographies from the year 1,000 to 1930. Archives & Records Centers
Eastern European Genealogy Maps and genealogical record sites. Archives & Records Centers
European Repositories Archives Portal Europe site. Archives & Records Centers
Florida State Archives Historical guides and documents, includes colonial Spanish Land Grant records and World War I service cards. Archives & Records Centers
Libraries and Archives in Latin America LANIC provides links to archives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Archives & Records Centers
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) The official U.S. archives site. Archives & Records Centers
National Archives of Canada Genealogy and Family History. Archives & Records Centers
Repositories - Africa African archival and library sources. Archives & Records Centers
Repositories - Asia & Pacific Repositories of Primary Sources. Archives & Records Centers
Repositories - Middle East Access Middle East archives, libraries and museum records using Cyndi's List. Archives & Records Centers
State Archives in the U.S. Archives & Records Centers

Local Organizations

Boca Raton Historical Society Local Organizations
Boynton Beach Historical Society Local Organizations
Daughters of the American Revolution Florida Chapter sites include Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Palm Beach, Tequesta, West Palm Beach and Wellington. Local Organizations
Delray Beach Historical Society Local Organizations
FLGenWeb - Palm Beach County Local Organizations
Florida Genealogical Societies Local Organizations
Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County GSPBC Collection located in the lower level of the County Library's Main Library Local Organizations
Historical Societies of Florida Local Organizations
Historical Society of Palm Beach County Local Organizations
Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County Local Organizations
LDS Family History Centers Local Organizations
Loxahatchee River Historical Society Local Organizations
Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society Local Organizations

Community History Web Sites

Boca Raton Historic Sites Community History Web Sites
Breakers Hotel Community History Web Sites
Canal Point Historic District Community History Web Sites
City of Atlantis Community History Web Sites
City of Belle Glade Community History Web Sites
City of Boca Raton Community History Web Sites
City of Boynton Beach Community History Web Sites
City of Delray Beach Community History Web Sites
City of Greenacres Community History Web Sites
City of Lake Worth Community History Web Sites
City of Palm Beach Gardens Community History Web Sites
City of West Palm Beach Community History Web Sites
Florida Coastal Waterway Community History Web Sites
Florida East Coast Railway Community History Web Sites
Florida Historical Markers Program Select markers list and county. Community History Web Sites
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum-Whitehall Community History Web Sites
History of Palm Beach County Inlets Community History Web Sites
John D. MacArthur State Park Community History Web Sites
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum Community History Web Sites
Kravis Center Community History Web Sites
Lake Okeechobee and Herbert Hoover Dike Community History Web Sites
Lake Worth Lagoon Community History Web Sites
Lantana Airport Community History Web Sites
Loxahatchee Groves Community History Web Sites
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Community History Web Sites
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Community History Web Sites
Munyon Island Community History Web Sites
Name Origins of Florida Places Community History Web Sites
Old PBC Courthouse Restoration Community History Web Sites
Palm Beach County History Community History Web Sites
Palm Beach County Registry of Historic Places Community History Web Sites
Palm Beach International Airport Community History Web Sites
Peanut Island Park Community History Web Sites
Port of Palm Beach Community History Web Sites
Town of Briny Breezes Community History Web Sites
Town of Highland Beach Community History Web Sites
Town of Hypoluxo Community History Web Sites
Town of Juno Beach Community History Web Sites
Town of Jupiter Community History Web Sites
Town of Lake Clarke Shores Community History Web Sites
Town of Lake Park Community History Web Sites
Town of Lantana Community History Web Sites
Town of Manalapan Community History Web Sites
Town of Mangonia Park Community History Web Sites
Town of Ocean Ridge Community History Web Sites
Town of Palm Beach Community History Web Sites
Town of Palm Beach Shores Community History Web Sites
Village of Palm Springs Community History Web Sites
Village of Royal Palm Beach Community History Web Sites
Village of Tequesta Community History Web Sites
Village of Wellington Community History Web Sites
Yesteryear Village Community History Web Sites

History Books & eBooks

County Library E-Books Access biographical and history e-books. History Books & eBooks
Florida Heritage Collection View full-text online Florida historical documents and e-books provided by the State University System (SUS). History Books & eBooks
Genealogy How-To Books County Library's digital catalog of family history book titles in collection. History Books & eBooks
Research & Document Request E-Form - County Library Submit questions about local obituaries, cemetery listings and residences. Select Genealogy on the "Type of Inquiry" menu and enter request. History Books & eBooks
Tutorial Videos from LDS Genealogy Collection History Books & eBooks

Newspapers & Magazines

American Archivist Journal Newspapers & Magazines
American Genealogist Newspapers & Magazines
American Spirit Magazine DAR National Society Newspapers & Magazines
Bound Print Volumes: (Belle Glade Branch) Belle Glade Herald (1949-1952). Newspapers & Magazines
Chronicling America Provides access to information about historic American newspapers Newspapers & Magazines
Ethnic Newspapers from Florida Newspapers & Magazines
Florida (UFDC) Digital Collections Newspapers & Magazines
Florida Broadsides, 1800 - 2000 Newspapers & Magazines
Florida Digital Newspaper Library - University of Florida Archival editions of Florida newspapers and news accounts pertaining to Florida. Newspapers & Magazines
Florida Genealogist Florida State Genealogical Society Newspapers & Magazines
Florida Historical Quarterly Newspapers & Magazines
Foundation News Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach County Newspapers & Magazines
Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County Ancestry Journal Index Newspapers & Magazines
Genealogy Today Newspapers & Magazines
Glades Newspapers on microfilm (Main Library) Pahokee News (Jan. 1932 – Dec. 1953) Everglades News (March 1924 – Sept. 1967) Belle Glade News (Jan. 1939 – Dec. 1941) Belle Glade Herald (July 1941 – July 1949) Glades Observer (Jan. 1954 – Dec. 1965) Glades Observer/Everglades Observer (Jan. 1966 – Dec. 1967) Everglades Observer (Jan. 1968 – Dec. 1978) Everglades Observer/Herald Observer (Jan. – Dec. 1979) Newspapers & Magazines
Google News Archive Newspapers & Magazines
Historical Society of Palm Beach County News Newspapers & Magazines
Jewish Genealogical Society - Scattered Seeds Newspapers & Magazines
Jewish Newspaper Project University of Florida Digital Collection. Newspapers & Magazines
Palm Beach County Library System microfilm holdings and locations Main Library: Palm Beach Daily Business Review,6/4/1993--; Palm Beach Post,1916-1923, 1925, 1928--; New York Times; Sun-Sentinel,1/1985-- (Classifieds not on microfilm). Glades Road Branch Library: Boca Raton News . Newspapers & Magazines
Prologue Magazine National Archives and Records Administration Newspapers & Magazines
RootsWeb Review Newspapers & Magazines
South Florida History Magazine History Miami archives also include Tequesta, Update and HM magazines. Newspapers & Magazines
The Archivist National Archives of Canada journal Newspapers & Magazines
U.S. News Archives on the web Newspapers & Magazines
Vital News - State of Florida Newspapers & Magazines

Genealogy Internet Links

Access Genealogy Genealogy Internet Links
AncestralFindings.com Genealogy Internet Links
Castle Garden Genealogy Internet Links
Cemeteries of Palm Beach County Genealogy Internet Links
Census Atlas of the U.S. Genealogy Internet Links
Census Finder U.S., UK, State, Native American records. Genealogy Internet Links
Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System Genealogy Internet Links
Cyndi's List Genealogy Internet Links
Dead or Alive? Genealogy Internet Links
Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center Genealogy Internet Links
Family Search - Palm Beach County (Wiki) Genealogy Internet Links
Find a Grave Genealogy Internet Links
Florida Memory Collection Genealogy Internet Links
Florida Pioneer Descendants Program Genealogy Internet Links
Florida Tombstone Project Genealogy Internet Links
Genealogy Relationship Terms and Definitions Genealogy Internet Links
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild Genealogy Internet Links
Interment.net: Cemeteries & Cemetery Records Genealogy Internet Links
International Civic Arms Genealogy Internet Links
Legacy.com U.S. Newspaper Obituaries Genealogy Internet Links
Library of Congress Map Collections: 1500-2004 Genealogy Internet Links
Military Personnel Records (National Archives) Genealogy Internet Links
National WWII Memorial Registry Genealogy Internet Links
New York Times - Archives Genealogy Internet Links
Obituary Daily Times Genealogy Internet Links
Palm Beach County Birth, Death Request Forms Genealogy Internet Links
Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Records Genealogy Internet Links
Passenger Lists (19th Century) Genealogy Internet Links
Public Records Online Directory (NETR Online) Genealogy Internet Links
RootsWeb.com Genealogy Internet Links
South Florida VA National Cemetery: Grave Locator Genealogy Internet Links
State Library: Genealogy Page Genealogy Internet Links
The Florida GenWeb Project Genealogy Internet Links
The Seminole Tribe of Florida-Genealogy and Anthropology Genealogy Internet Links
The Ships List Genealogy Internet Links
Trace Your American Indian Ancestry (Dept. of Interior) Genealogy Internet Links
USA.gov Family History and Genealogy records Genealogy Internet Links
USGenWeb Project Archives Genealogy Internet Links
Vital Records by State (CDC) Genealogy Internet Links