Web Reference Sources

HERITAGEQUEST ONLINE

Description
Collection of genealogical material including family histories, genealogical serials, local histories, and primary sources (including indexes and images of the U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930. Searchable by name, place, or publication, Heritage Quest Online provides a unique, ongoing collection of research materials for tracing family lineage and American culture, beginning with the 13 original colonies. The amateur interested in tracing family trees, the folklorist, and the professional genealogical researcher can now find otherwise inaccessible documents in digital format.

Coverage
When complete, Heritage Quest Online will encompass materials from all 50 states, Canada and the British Isles, including over 7 million pages.

Publisher
ProQuest Information and Learning

Copyright and Licensing Restrictions: Heritage Quest Online is owned by ProQuest Information and Learning and is protected by copyright and other laws that recognize the rights of copyright holders. Access to Heritage Quest Online is available to authorized users at subscribing institutions only. Subscribers are required to sign a User License.

Availability
This resource is available to patrons using the public access Internet terminals at the Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. It is also available to anyone with a Connecticut public library card, including a library card or "Archives Pass" from the Connecticut State Library.

Prepared by Government Information Services, Connecticut State Library.