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Ancestry Library Edition (from within library) Reference
Resources for genealogical and historical research, including military, court, census, birth, marriage, and death records, and more.
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Note: Looking for "Ancestry Library Edition (from home use)"? Unfortunately, remote access to Ancestry Library Edition is no longer available. Please visit any San Mateo County Library location where you can access this resource on any public computer or your internet-enabled device connected to the library's WiFi.
HeritageHub (requires 29041 library card) and HeritageQuest (requires 29041, 29731 or 29735 library card) are both accessible from home.
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HeritageHub Newspapers
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, and uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
HeritageQuest Reference
Resources for genealogical and historical research, including the U.S. Federal Census, Freedman’s bank records, the PERSI index, and more. Requires 29041, 29731 or 29735 library card.
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Students can access all of Redwood City Public Library's eResources using their Empower Card. Requires 29731 or 29735 library card.