Genealogy & Family History Resources
Online Genealogy Databases
Databases and collections, linked from our website, supplement your genealogical research.
Ancestry.com Library Edition
This is the library version of Ancestry.com. It allows you to search billions of genealogy records from the U.S. and around the world in a single search. Available for in-Library use only.
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Naturalization Declarations of Intention
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Archives is home to more than 500,000 naturalization petitions covering the years 1871 to 1929. More than 400,000 of these records are Declarations of Intention, 1906-1929 which were usually the first papers to be filed by those who wished to become U.S. citizens.
Cyndi’s List
Comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online.
Family Search
Hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Free. Must create an account.
FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Evergreen Park Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Patrons can view restricted film images (that cannot be viewed from home) on one of our library computers or from a laptop connected to the Evergreen Park Public Library WiFi network. You will need to sign in to your FamilySearch.org account or create a free account and search for the restricted images.
Find A Grave
Search grave and cemetery records posted by dedicated volunteers.
HeritageHub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 - today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, and uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid-1900s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
The USGenWeb Project
Useful for finding resources by state or county.
Where to write for Vital Records
Local History Collection
The collection includes Evergreen Park Village Board of Trustees meeting minutes, Evergreen Park Community High School yearbooks, and Evergreen Park telephone directories.
View 1950 Census Records
The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions. Until the records are indexed, you will have to search by address and enumeration district (ED) .
National Genealogical Society
The first genealogical association, offering helpful resources for genealogical research. Resources include tips & tricks for beginners, relational charts, family tree and pedigree templates, and more organizational tools to help you keep track of your records.
