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Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or a budding family historian, we have the resources you need.
Ancestry.com is a treasure trove of information and a great place to get started. Be warned: clear your schedule, because you'll be in deep! Access is limited to inside the Library only. There's also Heritage Hub for obituaries and death records going back more than 200 years, Fold3 for military records and more.
Genealogy Research Tools
American Ancestors (In-Library Use Only)
Uncover records from the New England Historic Genealogical Society that cover New York, New England and beyond dating to the 1500s.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only)
Search the popular genealogy research website for free, including censuses, vital records, passenger lists, family histories and more.
CheckIllinois
Conduct basic background checks on individuals and businesses in northern Illinois. Find public records of real estate transactions, business licenses, bankruptcies, foreclosures and arrests.
Chicago Tribune Archive (1860 – 1984)
Discover images of the front page as it appeared from early 1900 through 1984. Obituaries and death notices are available from 1860 to 1984, as well clippings indexed by Tribune staff from major stories and events from the 1920s through 1984.
Early American Newspapers (formerly Genealogy Bank)
Research your family history with historical newspapers from 1690-1922, local history books and genealogies, military records and more.
FamilySearch
View genealogical records from a database maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Creation of a free personal account is required. Schaumburg Library is a FamilySearch affiliate. Some content is restricted and available for in-Library use only.
Fold3
Research your family history with primary documents from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I and World War II.
New York Times (current and historical)
Search full-text articles starting from 1851.
Newsstream (current U.S. major dailies)
Search the current and historical content of top news sites including the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.
U.S. Major Dailies (historical)
Search the archives of major newspapers: Chicago Tribune (1849-1998), Los Angeles Times (1881-1997), The New York Times with Index (1851-2018), Wall Street Journal (1889-2010), The Washington Post (1877-2006). Looking for more current articles? Try Newsstream.
More Resources
Access even more research databases, including newspaper archives and more.
External Resources
National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is the nation’s record keeper, including providing access to historic census records from 1790 to 1940.
Schaumburg Illinois FamilySearch Center
FamilySearch centers are found in many types of buildings, like churches or libraries. They are open to the public and offer access to exclusive records and complimentary access to technology. Staff are trained to help you research and make family discoveries.
Cook County Birth Certificates
The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of births that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Cook County Death Certificates
The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Cook County Vital Records
The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for births, marriages, civil unions and deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Genealogical Research: Illinois State Archives
Researching your ancestors and the history of your community can be fun and rewarding. By learning more about your family's history, you will have a better understanding of who you are and your heritage.
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) System
he State Archives administers a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories (IRAD) to manage the archival records of local governments.
Schaumburg Township District Library Digital Archive
Dive into the Digital Archive for photos, videos, postcards and maps from the Schaumburg area.
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