Genealogy @ the Algonquin Area Public Library

Ancestry: Library Edition
Search census records (1790-1930) and passenger manifests from New York and other major ports previously available only on microfilm, such as Boston, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. A great starting place for new genealogists.

Chicago Area Newspapers
Search the Chicago Sun-Times (1986-), the Daily Herald (1995-), the Northwest Herald (2005-) and over 100 other Illinois newspapers in full text.

Chicago Tribune 1849-Current
Search full-text articles, classifieds, marriage notices, and much more from the entire history of the Trib! Includes easy to use Obituary Search.

FamilySearch
Access original census and vital records online, or order microfilm from the Family History Library Library in records from the extensive

Geni
Start your own extended family tree and find your relationship pathways to historical figures and celebrities!

Heritage Quest
Search census records, family and local history books, genealogy periodicals, and Revolutionary War Era Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications.

WorldCat Catalog
Search libraries across the country for genealogical books, microfilm, and records.

Genealogy Links

Genealogy Workshops

Join us for our popular genealogy workshops. Check our program calendar for upcoming topics.

Local History & Genealogy

Algonquin Area Obituary Index
This database indexes obituaries appearing in the Algonquin/LITH Countryside and Northwest Herald newspapers. Selected obituaries mentioning Algonquin or Lake in the Hills from the Daily Herald and Elgin Courier News are also included.

Illinois Digital Archives This collection features books and pamphlets, photographs, and maps related to the history of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and McHenry County. Each book includes a text transcription and is fully searchable by keyword. All featured titles are held in the possession of the Algonquin Area Public Library.

Request an obituary
Use this form to request obituaries appearing in Algonquin area newspapers.