Burlington Public Library

Genealogy: Getting Started

Explore many research tools such as census indexes, and genealogical databases, including military, land, immigration records, atlases, reference books and various finding aids. Please note that civil registrations such as births, marriages and deaths are available through Archives of Ontario and other provincial archives.

FamilySearch.org

Family search is a genealogical organization, and is the largest genealogical organization in the world. Family search maintains a collection of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their history. Information is collected and shared worldwide, and is free to use.

This is a free resource available at all branches and from home

Archives of Ontario

Archives of Ontario has information on the province’s vital statistics (births, marriages and deaths). The website contains a catalogue of microfilm listings that can be borrowed through the Burlington Public Library. The Archives of Ontario also has various research tools, databases and catalogues which can accessed on the website.

Ancestry Library edition

Ancestry Library Edition is available for free at all Burlington Public Library Branches. Bring your own device or use one of our computers to explore this database. A key resource for genealogical research, Ancestry Library Edition has census information, vital records, immigration and military records, photographs, maps, and gazetteers. Coverage with this resource includes Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.

Ancestry Library Edition is only accessible from library branches.