Research Databases

Search records, books, serials, and other historical records specific to African Americans to trace your genealogy or to do research.

(In-library use only) U. S. Census records; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more. You must be in the library to access this database.

The Cleveland Necrology File contains local cemetery records and newspaper death notices. The Cleveland News Index lists citation information for local news stories, feature articles and reviews.

Search census records, books, serials, and other historical records to trace your genealogy.