Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
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African American Heritage
African American Heritage

Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition
( in-library use only) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.
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Fold3
Fold3

From Ancestry (remote access available here for Fold3 with your WCDPL library card) Access to US military records from the Revolutionary War up to contemporary conflicts, including stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

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HeritageQuest Online
HeritageQuest Online

(Remote access available for Heritage Quest with your WCDPL library card) Search U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more.

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