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HeritageQuest ® Online Genealogical and historical sources accessed from the convenience of your home. HeritageQuest Online provides a comprehensive collection of genealogical and local history resources. This database makes it convenient to explore billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more. Combined with an easy to use search experience, it’s easier than ever for users to discover their ancestors and learn about local people and places from the past. KEY FEATURES • 500+ searchable databases for genealogical research, containing more than 5 billion total records. • Robust search interface powered by Ancestry ® , the #1 brand for genealogy research. • Available worldwide for public and academic libraries (and other institutional customers), it includes both remote access and in-library use. • Research aids includes search tips and how to use census and other genealogical data. • Interactive map of the U.S. based on the Federal Census, 1790-1920, to view how county boundaries change over time. • Digital copy of The Census Book, containing information about Historical U.S. Censuses, Published Statewide Censuses and Indexes, Lost or Missing Censuses, Countywide Census Indexes, Non-population Census Schedules, and blank U.S. Census Forms. To talk to the sales department, contact us at 1-800-779-0137 or [email protected]. proquest.com HISTORY

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HeritageQuest® Online Genealogical and historical sources accessed from the convenience of your home.

HeritageQuest Online provides a comprehensive collection of genealogical and local history resources. This database makes it convenient to explore billions of American and international genealogical records dating back to the 1700s — including unique primary sources, family and local histories, research guides, interactive census maps and more. Combined with an easy to use search experience, it’s easier than ever for users to discover their ancestors and learn about local people and places from the past.

KEY FEATURES• 500+ searchable databases for genealogical research,

containing more than 5 billion total records.

• Robust search interface powered by Ancestry®, the #1 brand for genealogy research.

• Available worldwide for public and academic libraries (and other institutional customers), it includes both remote access and in-library use.

• Research aids includes search tips and how to use census and other genealogical data.

• Interactive map of the U.S. based on the Federal Census, 1790-1920, to view how county boundaries change over time.

• Digital copy of The Census Book, containing information about Historical U.S. Censuses, Published Statewide Censuses and Indexes, Lost or Missing Censuses, Countywide Census Indexes, Non-population Census Schedules, and blank U.S. Census Forms.

To talk to the sales department, contact us at 1-800-779-0137 or [email protected].

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Contact us to learn more or to set up a free 30 day trial at 1-800-779-0137 or [email protected].

To talk to the sales department, contact us at 1-800-779-0137 or [email protected].

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CORE DATA COLLECTIONS INCLUDE• Census collection contains over 800 million records from the U.S. Federal Census with additional searchable

metadata, Canada Census, U.K. Census, and national censuses from several other countries. Also includes the U.S. Mortality Schedules (1850-1885), Indian Census Rolls (1885-1940), 1890 Veterans Schedule, Selected U.S. Non-Population Schedules (1850-1880), and more.

• Vital and Civil Registration Collection includes 549 million birth, marriage and death records, as well as 390 million church and civil registration records from the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland, and many other countries.

• Freedman’s Bank contains an index and original images of the Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company’s registers of Signatures of Depositors 1865-1871.

• Books collection contains over 22,000 family and local histories, compiled genealogies, documentary collections, church records, military records, vital records, city and county histories, and more.

• City Directories with over 1.5 million records from various U.S. city and county directories during 1821-1989.

• Cemeteries Collection includes over 140 million Find A Grave indexes with enhanced search capabilities for the U.S., U.K. and Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Brazil, and Global.

• Wills and Probate Records has more than 170 million pages from the largest collection of wills and probate records in the United States, with searchable records included from all 50 states spread over 337 years (1668-2005).

• U.S. Serial Set (subset) contains more than 140,000 private relief actions, memorials, and petitions drawn from the records published “serial” fashion from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives 1769-1969.

• Obituary Collection — Coming Soon! Ancestry is launching the world’s largest database of searchable obituaries from more than 470 million pages of historical newspapers. The name index and important metadata will be included in HeritageQuest.

• Also includes: Military Records, Immigration Records, U.S. Public Records Index, Social Security Death Index, Maps and Photos

HeritageQuest® Online is a registered trademark of ProQuest, LLC.Ancestry® is a registered trademark of Ancestry.com, LLC.