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This is the place to begin searching for your family roots
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Genealogy Databases

  • Footnote.com  
    Search this database for images of historical and genealogical information.
    You will need your Suffolk County library card barcode number or username and password to access this database.

  • An Introduction to Footnote.com  
    An introductory video to Footnote.com. All documents included in Footnote are available free to Suffolk County library cardholders.
  • How to Search Footnote.com  
    This video explains search strategies when using Footnote.com. All content in Footnote is free to Suffolk County library cardholders.
  • Heritage Quest  
    Search this database for census records and family histories in the United States. You will need your Suffolk County library card barcode number or username and password to access this database.
  • World Vital Records  
    Search this database for global genealogy information.
    You will need your Suffolk County library card barcode or username and password to access this database.
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Library Services

Genealogy Collection

 

Request books from Suffolk libraries on genealogy.

 

Family History Center Library Microfilm

 

Request  microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library Catalog as follows:

 

Microfilm loan charges are $6.00 per reel and microfiche $1.00.  The loan time is 60 days which includes shipping time to and from the Family History Library.  There is a $6.00 charge for renewal of the microfilm for an additional 30 days. 

When searching the Family History Library catalog please be aware that all microfilm  numbers must be seven numerals long and start with a 0, 1, or 2.  Microfiche numbers begin with a 6.  The catalog record indicates the catalog number assigned to the microfilm and any borrowing restrictions.  If there are circulation restrictions, they are noted.  To order microfilm follow the steps below.

  • Search the catalog and locate the correct record.  Click on "View Film Notes" and note the microfilm number. 
  • If the digit has seven numbers, note the title, and number and fill out the FHS Microfilm and Microfiche online form.
  • OFTEN THE MICROFILM NUMBER WILL NOT APPEAR TO START WITH A 0, 1, OR 2 AND WILL NOT BE SEVEN NUMERALS.  IN THESE CASES, ADD 0'S TO THE BEGINNING OF THE NUMBER TO CREATE A SEVEN DIGIT NUMERAL.
  • If you need to add 0's to create a seven digit number, you will have to re-search the catalog by that number to ensure that the number you created is indeed the correct number.  To do so, return to the catalog home page and click on film/fiche search.  Use the seven digit number you have created and determine that the record matches the one that the patron wants.

Fill out the online form found at http://www.suffolkweb.org/ill/order.html.  Once your form has been received, you will be invoiced by PayPal.  *Note it could take up to 3 business day for you to receive your invoice. Once payment  has been received, the film will be ordered for you and delivered to your library.

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