Free Genealogy

This section will be devoted to free genealogy. Providing the most recent free genealogy data available online. There may be the occasional link in this section that takes you to a subscription based website, but the database linked to will be free to access. Unfortunately, quality free data, especially original source records, isn't easy to come by. For a seasoned genealogist, it's the source material that is the most important. But all genealogists need guidance as to where to find the source material, and which documents should they try and access/purchase. Free genealogy online, then can provide that part of your research, and lay the fundamental groundwork of who, what, when, and where.

On occasion, some of the pages below will reference some works which come only at cost along with free works. In order for you to find that free genealogy, we've listed the pages here. As always, what is and is not free on each page is clearly labeled.

New Free Genealogy Online

A history of the town of Industry, Franklin County, Maine - Free
"From the earliest settlement in 1787 down to the present time, Embracing the Cessions of New Sharon, New Vineyard, Anson, and Stark. In two parts, including the history and genealogy of many of the leading families of the town."

History of the City of New York, New York - Free
"Its Origin, Rise, and Progress. In two volumes."

Young Folks' History of the Civil War - Free
"General history of the Civil War."

History of the town of Hingham, Massachusetts - Free
"History of Hingham, MA consisting of 3 volumes: Historical, Ecclesiastical history, and Hingham genealogies."

History of Michigan - Free
"By Charles Moore - in three volumes, containing biographical material and genealogy."

Early History of Idaho - Free
"Who was present and cognizant of the events narrated."

History of California - Free
Multiple volumes on the history of California, including Governors, The Jesuits, etc.

History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry - Free
"History of the Fifth West Virginia Cavalry, formerly the Second Virginia Infantry, and of Battery G, First West Va. Light."

Louisiana; its colonial history and romance - Free
"The poetry, or the romance of the history of Louisiana. Louisiana; its history as a French colony."

History of Idaho - Free
Idaho, the gem of the mountains. Three volumes written in 1920 by James H Hawley, including biographies.

Short history of the London Rifle Brigade - Free
Written in 1916, about the London Rifle Brigade and compiled regimentally.

An history of standing armies in England - Free
"Written by that eminent Patriot John Trenchard, Elq; With an incomparable preface upon government."

History of Shawassee and Clinton Counties, Michigan - Free
"With illustrations an biographical sketches of their prominent men and pioneers."

A Cotteswold Shrine, England - Free
"Being a Contribution to the History of Hailes, County Gloucester Manor, Parish and Abbey."

History of the Court of common pleas of the city and county of New York - Free
"With full reports of all important proceedings."

A history of the city of Saint Paul, and of the county of Ramsey, Minnesota - Free
General county history of Ramsey and Saint Paul City.

History of the Town of New London, Merrimack County, New Hampshire - Free
General history of New London, New Hampshire from 1779-1899.

An essay towards a natural history of the county of Dublin, Ireland - Free
Information on the natural history of Dublin County, Ireland.

The History of the Parish of Garstang in the County of Lancaster, England - Free
History of the county of Lancanshire and Garstang parish.

History of the town of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire - Free
"From its first settlement, to 1882."

History of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Free
"From Its First Settlement to 1868."

The History and Antiquities of Naseby, in the County of Northampton, England - Free
General history of Naseby, England and Northampton County.

Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont - Free
"Early History, with Biographical Sketches of Some of its Citizens."

Madison, Dane County and Surrounding Towns, Wisconsin - Free
"Being a history and guide to places of scenic beauty and historical note found in the towns of Dane county and surroundings, including the organization of the towns, and early intercourse of the settlers with the Indians, their camps, trails, mounds, etc."

The History of the Parish of Kirkham, in the County of Lancaster, England - Free
History about Lancaster County England an Kirkham Parish.

History of Ionia County, Michigan - Free
"Her people, industries and institutions. With biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families."

Illustrated atlas and history of Harrison County, Indiana - Free
"Containing maps of villages, cities and townships of the County. Maps of State, United States, and World. County Statistics, Biographies, and History of the County. Portraits of Public and Leading Citizens."

History of Franklin County, Ohio - UPDATED - Free
A collection of reminiscences of the early settlement of the county with biographical sketches and a complete history of the county to the present time.

History of Hancock County, Illinois - Free
"Together with an outline history of the State, and a digest of State laws."

Hart's history and directory of the three towns, Brownsville, Bridgeport, West Brownsville, Pennsylvania - Free
"Illustrated with portraits and views also abridged history of Fayette County and Wester Pennsylvania"

The history of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin - Free
"Containing a history of fond du lac county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., an extensive and minute sketch of its cities, their improvements, industries, manufactories, churches, schools, societies, etc., war record, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, etc.; also history of wisconsin, constitution of the united states and of wisconsin, condensed abstract of laws of wisconsin, miscellaneous, etc."

History of Delaware County and Ohio - Free
"Containing a brief History of the State of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time, embracing its topography, geological, physical and climatic features; its agricultural, stock-growing, railroad interests, etc.; a History of Delaware County, giving an account of its aboriginal inhabitants, early settlement by the whites, pioneer incidents, its growth, its improvements, organization of the county, its judicial and political history, its business and industries, churches, schools, etc,; Biographical Sketches; Portraits of some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, etc."

The History of Pettis County, Missouri - Free
"Including an authentic history of Sedalia, other towns and townships, etc."

A History of the Weald of Kent, England - Free
"With an Outline of the Early History of the County in two volumes."

History of Henry county, Illinois - Free
"It's taxpayers and voters; containing also, a biographical directory, a condensed history of the state; map of the county; a business directory; an abstract of every-day laws; war record of Henry county; officers of societies, lodges, etc."

The history of Nodaway county, Missouri - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens, Nodaway county in the late war, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, history of missouri, map of Nodaway county, etc."

The history of Jackson County, Iowa - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its cities, town, &r., Biographical sketches of citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men."

An illustrated history of Sonoma County, California - Free
"Containing a history of the county of Sonoma from the earliest period of its occupancy to the present time."

The history of Darke County, Ohio - Free
"Containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men.."

History of Johnson County, Iowa - Free
"Containing a history of the county, and its townships, cities and villages from 1836 to 1882."

The history of Marion County, Ohio - Free
"Containing a history of the county; Its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc; General and local statistics; Military record; Portraits of early settlers and prominent men; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio; Miscellaneous matters, etc."

History of Chenango county, New York - Free
"Containing the divisions of the county and sketches of the towns; Indian tribes and titles; Gov. Clinton's purchase of the twenty townships, early inhabitants and settlements."

The illustrated atlas and history of Yolo County, California - Free
"Containing a history of California from 1513 to 1850, a history of Yolo County from 1825 to 1880, with statistics on agriculture, education, churches, elections, lithographic views of farms, residences, mill, &c."

Pioneer history of Wise County, Texas - Free
"From red men to railroads - twenty years of intrepid history."

Military history of Wayne County, New York - Free
"Military register. Wayne County in the Civil War, 1861-1865"

Early history of Atlantic County, New Jersey - Free
"Record of the first year's work of Atlantic county's historical society."

History of the county of Schuylkill, Pennsylvania - Free
"In honor of the county's centenary July second to eighth nineteen hundred and eleven."

Pioneer history of Bandera county, Texas - Free
"Seventy-five years of intrepid history."

Our heritage: Black history: Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach, Virginia - Free
A pictorial history of Princess Anne County, Virginia

History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; biographies; history of Pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc."

History of the county of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada - Free
"Containing a history of the county, history of Haliburton County, their townships, towns, schools, churches, etc., general and local statistics, biographical sketches and an outline history of the Dominion of Canada, etc."

The Orange County stud book, New York - Free
"Giving a history of all noted stallions, bred and raised in Orange County."

Early Lee County, Illinois - Free
"Being some chapters in the history of the early days in Lee County, Illinois."

A history of Anne Arundel County in Maryland - Free
"Adapted for use in the schools of the county."

A history of Northumberland, England - Free
General county history of Northumberland, England in multiple volumes.

History of Elizabeth, New Jersey - Free
"Including the Early History of Union County."

Beard's Directory and History of Marquette County, Michigan - Free
"With Sketches of the Early History of Lake Superior, its mines, furnaces, etc."

History of Columbia and Montour counties, Pennsylvania - Free
"Containing a history of each county; their townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc.; portraits of representative men; biographies; history of pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc."

History of Washtenaw County, Michigan - Free
"Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history; Portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens."

Historic Sullivan - Free
"A history of Sullivan County, Tennessee with brief biographies of the makers of history."

The history of Jones County, Iowa - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its cities, town &c."

The history of Carroll County, Illinois - Free
"Containing a history of the county - its cities, towns, etc."

The History of Henry County, Iowa - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its cities, its towns, &c., A biographical directory of citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, history of the northwest, history of Iowa, map of henry county, constitution of the United States, miscellaneous matters, &c."

The History of Union County, Ohio - Free
"Containing a history of the county; its townships, towns,etc."

The History of Jackson county, Missouri - Free
"Containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., Biographical sketches of its citizens, Jackson county in the late war, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, history of Missouri, map of Jackson county, Miscellaneous matter, etc."

History of Middlesex County, New Jersey - UPDATED - Free
Historical and biographical history of Middlesex County from 1664 to 1920.

The history of Martha's Vineyard, Dukes County, Massachusetts - Free
Two volumes with information on general history and town annals of Dukes County, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard.

The history of Wyandot county, Ohio - Free
"Containing a history of the county: its townships, towns, churches, schools, etc."

The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin - Free
"Containing a history of Dodge County, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc."

Westchester County in History, New York - Free
"Containing specially prepared articles relative to the County, written by distinguished residents; matters concerning the County's history; organization of Towns, Villages and Cities; population as shown by the various census enumerations, with other statistics and general facts of interest and value."

The county of Henry, Indiana - Free
"Topography, history, art folio; including chronological chart of general, national, state, and county history."

The history of Retford, in the county of Nottingham, England - Free
"Comprising its ancient, progressive, and modern state, with an historical and topographical account of the villages of West Retford, Babworth, Ordsall, Grove, and Clarborough."

Village on the county line; a history of Hinsdale, Illinois - Free
General county information on Hinsdale, Illinois.

The Victoria history of the county of Stafford, England - Free
Volume one of general history of the county of Stafford, England.

The Victoria history of the county of Sussex, England - Free
General county history of Sussex in multiple volumes.

The Victoria history of the county of Gloucester, England - Free
Volumes 2 of the county of Gloucester, England and mainly information on religious houses.

The Victoria history of the county of Dorset, England - Free
Volumes 2 and 3 of the county of Dorset with information on religious houses, industries, racing, etc.

The Victoria history of the county of Worcester, England - Free
County history of Worcester, England in one volume.

The Victoria history of the county of Derby, England - Free
General county information of Derby in one volume.

The Victoria history of the county of Kent, England - Free
One volume of the general county history of Kent, England.

The Victoria history of the county of Northampton, England - Free
Four volumes with general history of the county of Northampton.

The Victoria history of the county of Warwick, England - Free
General info of Warwick County England.

The Victoria history of the county of Cornwall, England - Free
In multiple volumes with information on zoology, botany, religious houses, etc.

The Victoria history of the county of Suffolk, England - Free
County history of Suffolk, England in two volumes.

The Victoria history of the county of Durham, England - UPDATED - Free
With information on the county of Durham, England in two volumes.

Pioneer history of Eaton County, Michigan - Free
With information on Eaton County from 1822-1866.

The Victoria history of the county of Rutland, England - UPDATED - Free
Two volumes with general history of the county of Rutland, England.

A twentieth century history of Cass County, Michigan - UPDATED - Free
General county history of Cass County, Michigan in the 20th century.

A twentieth century history of Marshall County, Indiana - UPDATED - Free
General history of Marshall County, Indiana in multiple volumes during the 20th century.

Twentieth century history of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania - Free
"And representative citizens."

A twentieth century history of Cass County, Michigan - Free
General county of Cass House, Michigan in the 20th century.

A topographical and genealogical history of the County of Suffolk, England - Free
"A supplement to the Suffolk traveller; or topographical and genealogical collections, concerning that county."

The history of Randolph county, Illinois - Free
"Including old Kaskaskia Island."

Some pioneers of Washington County, Pennsylvania - Free
"A family history."

Saline County, Illinois - Free
"A century of history, 1847-1947."

Racine County in the World War, Wisconsin - Free
A general history of Racine County, Wisconsin in the World War.

Quincy and Adams County, Illinois - UPDATED - Free
"History and representative men."

Quaternary geology, geomorphology, and climatic history of Kane County, Illinois - Free
Information on the climate, geology, etc. on Kane County, Illinois.

Pleasant Valley: a history of Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York - Free
General county history of Essex county, New York and Elizabethtown.

Pioneer history of Camden, Oneida County, New York - Free
With general information of Camden, New York and Oneida County.

Palatine Centennial Book: History of Palatine, Cook County, Illinois - Free
With information on Palatine, civic growth, war services, organizations, etc.

Until we get a chance to further develop this section, here's a list of the few premier free genealogy sites online:

Access Genealogy
RootsWeb
USGenWeb