Biography and Genealogy Resources at the
Cranford Public Library
Black Life in America
Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications.
HeritageHub
Formerly America's Obituaries and Death Notices. Easily search a collection of over 22 million recent records from hundreds of U.S. newspapers, some dating as far back as 1824. Updated daily, it incorporates over 75 million records from the Social Security Death Index (1937-present), organized by state.
HeritageQuest
A collection of material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s. Researchers can use this resource to find their ancestors and trace their paths across America. Includes all of the images–and extensive indexing–from the 1790 to 1930U.S. federal censuses. Offers more than 20,000 book titles, including nearly 8,000 family histories and more than 12,000 local histories. Additionally, there are more than 250 primary-source documents, such as tax lists, city directories, and probate records.