Research Databases

As a consequence of slavery and the changing legal status of African Americans, research in this area can be more challenging than other genealogical inquiries; connect with a community of research experts.

Gain access to genealogical resources such as censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, and more when you visit the Main Lima Library location. Ask for assistance at the Ask Here Desk.

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More than 72,000 biographies and obituaries and more than 20,000 photographs of the subjects. Many of the biographies are enhanced with full text, abstracts, and citations. The biographies are searchable by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, date of birth, date of death, keyword, and presence of images.​ 

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

Discover genealogical records and resources for your family tree. 

Search for Ohio obituaries, death and marriage notices, and other sources from the 1810s to present day. Actual obituaries may be ordered from partner libraries.