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Genealogy   Tags: ancestors, ancestry, family history, genealogy, local  

Find both the library's and the internet's genealogy resources here, with links to local interests, research advice, and topical newsletters.
Last Updated: May 8, 2012 URL: http://guides.mesacountylibraries.org/genealogy Print Guide RSS UpdatesShareThis

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Genealogy Research Help in May and June

Wednesday, May 30th, sign up for an Intro to Genealogy computer class at the Central Library at 9:30 am. Registration is required - click on the link to sign-up or call 970-243-4442. This class is for beginners. There are also two opportunities to meet with the Mesa County Genealogy Society members for one-on-one family history research assistance. Society members will be on hand at the Central Library on Friday, June 1st at 1:00pm, and the DeBeque Branch Library on Saturday, June 2nd at 11:00 am. Participants for the Central Library are encouraged to reserve a seat - click the link above to self-register online, or call 970-243-4442. To attend either session, you are also encouraged to bring your laptop. Have questions about census searching, finding vital records, obtaining obituaries? Bring your questions!

 

Find Obituaries in our Catalog

You can now find obituary source information for an individual through the library catalog! Start at www.mesacountylibraries.org and from Books & More, select Search Catalog. From the first dropdown menu, which says "Mesa County Libraries", select "Genealogy Records." From the second dropdown menu, you can choose name or keyword. The intial screen displays matching names with birth and death date information below. If you click on the person's name, you will see the information you need - date and page number - to retrieve the obituary from the Sentinel's microfilm. We're working on including full-text obituaries and including any published images - see this example. Some entries might have uploaded scans of the obituary, like this one. We hope this makes it much easier for you to conduct your family history research! Let us know if you would like a demonstration.

 

Library's Databases

  • Heritage Quest from home
    Use this link to access Heritage Quest from home. Search the U.S. Census, family histories and more. Just enter your name and library card number.
  • Heritage Quest in the library
    If you're at the library, click here for Heritage Quest.
  • Ancestry.com (in-library only)
    The library subscribes to Ancestry.com. To use Ancestry, visit a library branch and use a library computer. (If you're at a library now, you can use the link above to get started.) Access the U.S. Census as well as vital, military, emigration records and more.
 

Digital Microfilm Scanner

If you're researching the history of Western Colorado, you may know we carry microfilm of The Daily Sentinel newspaper all the way back to it's beginning in 1893. The Central library has just added a new scanner/computer that now make accessing these archives easier than ever. The program, PowerScan, allows you to scan directly to a variety of file types (PDF, jpg, etc.) that you can save to your storage device. It also makes very clear prints. Stop by and check it out!

 

 

General Genealogy Websites and Directories

  • Family Search
    Use this LDS site to search for ancestors and access research advise. Also download a free organizing program, Personal Anscetral file.
  • Geni
    Use this free, social-networking, collaborative organizational site to let family members anywhere contribute to the family tree.
  • USGenWeb
    Genealogy sources, information and research tips provided by a nation-wide volunteer network.
  • WorldGenWeb
    GenWeb's International website.
  • Roots Web
    An Ancestry user's community that links to free websites and databases.
  • Cyndi's List
    Contains links to over 270,000 genealogy sites, with articles, tips, records and more.
  • Linkpendium
    Links to genealogy information by state.
  • Vital Records
    Provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, this site directs users on where to write for vital records.
  • National Archives
    This site from the National Archives is well organized and easy to use. Learn what resources the Archives have and how to get them. Browse other tips, hints, tutorials and research advice.
 

Magazines

The library has a large magazine collection and you can check out all but the most current issue. Get up to date on recent genealogy updates with:

Ancestry Magazine

Family Chronicle

 

Book a librarian

  • Book a Librarian - Mesa County Libraries
    Reference Librarians are available by appointment for help with business, genealogy, health, local history, computer, book and author questions and more. Book an individualized 30 minute appointment.
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