Genealogy Archives - Plainfield Area Public Library

AncestryPlus Library Edition

For genealogy research, including census, vital, church, court and immigration records. Available in Library only (no remote access).

Genealogy

Chicago Tribune Historical Newspapers

Browse complete issues or search full text articles from the Chicago Tribune archives (1849-1989) including obituaries and death notices.

Genealogy, Newspapers

Access to billions of digitized records, including millions of images that are only available to Affiliate Libraries and FamilySearch Family History Centers (Affiliate Library digital images are only available in the Library).

Genealogy

HeritageQuest

For genealogy research including U.S. Federal census records, PERSI Archive, local and family history books and more.

Genealogy

To prepare for our upcoming renovation, we will be closed Monday, April 29 through Sunday, May 12. Our outdoor book drops and Grab & Go Lockers will still be accessible. Thank you for your patience!