LibGuides: Genealogy: Local Interest

Colorado Resources

Museum of Western Colorado
Another great resource for local history information.
Mesa County Genealogical Society
Mesa County Vital Records
Information from the Mesa County Health Department on how to obtain Mesa County vital records.
Family History Center
Contact information for our local Family History Center.
Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection
Provides digitized access to 147 newspapers published in Colorado between 1859-1923.
Colorado State Archives
The Family History Page of the Colorado Government.
Colorado Historical Society
USGenWeb Colorado
The USGenWeb page dedicated to Colorado
USGenWeb Archives Project - Colorado
Grand Junction Sentinel Obituaries
Search recent obituary entries in The Daily Sentinel.

Obituaries

The Mesa County Library carries microfilm of The Daily Sentinel back to 1893. The microfilm is located on the lower level of the Central branch. An obituary file is located next to the microfilm and is available for your use. Library staff can also access an electronic database to search these obituaries. Ask any library staff if you have questions. Also, if you are from out of town or are otherwise unable to visit us, library staff will search our microfilm holdings and send requested obituaries via email. To request one, write to ask@mcpld.org. Please include: last name, first name, birth date and death date of each individual you are seeking an obituary for. You will typically receive a response within 5 business days.