Genealogy

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Ancestry Library

Access Ancestry

The world's largest online family history resource. Available for in library use only.

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Paid for by Oregon Public Library

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HeritageQuest


Access HeritageQuest

Genealogy records and books dating back to the 1700s.

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Provided by BadgerLink

Oregon Public Library Microflim Collection

A collection of microfilm and a reader available for in library use.

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Paid for by Oregon Public Library

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Free Online Resources

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Ellis Island OnlineA database containing over 51 million passenger records.
FamilySearchA free online database of genealogy resources created by the Church of Laterday Saints.
National ArchivesContains all materials created in the course of business conducted by the US Federal government.
Oregon Area Historical SocietyAims to preserve and share the history of Oregon, WI.
Recollection WisconsinDiscover digital historical and cultural resources from libraries, archives, museums across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Historical SocietyConnects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.