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HeritageQuest Online: Books

About the Books Collection

The Books collection is made up of unique family and local history content spanning five centuries.

  • Digitized books from the UMI Genealogy & Local History microfilm collection.
  • 10,000+ family histories and lineage books
  • 13,000+ local histories
  • Over 250 primary source documents including tax lists, city directories and probate records.
  • All titles are fully indexed and searchable.
  • Hit terms are highlighted on the page images.
  • Plates of maps, sketches, photographs, etc. 
  • Search using First and Last Name, Event Year (e.g., birth year), Event Location, and Keyword (e.g., publication title, occupation, or religious affiliation).

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