Ancestry Library
With approximately 4,000 databases this collection includes vital, church, court, and immigration records, and historical maps. Also included are the United States Federal census images and indexes from 1790-1930. Available only at library locations.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Quickly determine which publication to consult for biographical information. Indexes of over 12.7 million biographical sketches in current, readily available reference sources. Available only at library locations.

Footnote.com -- The Footnote.com collections feature documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, U.S. Presidents, historical newspapers and naturalization documents. In addition to hosting millions of records, Footnote.com creates an environment where members can share their content and insights, ranging from major historical events to personal accounts and family histories. Available only at library locations.

HeritageQuest Online
This collection includes United States Federal Census images and indexes, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank Records, and the Periodical Source Index. May be accessed outside the library with Greenville County Library System card and pin number. For assistance call 1-800-889-3358.

NewsBank
Complete full-text content from local, state, and national newspapers, including the Greenville News from 1999 to the present. May be accessed outside the library with Greenville County Library System card and pin number.

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Cyndi's List
Links to a large number of genealogy websites.

Family Search
Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, this site has a large collection of worldwide genealogical records. Microfilm from this collection can be ordered through the Carolina First South Carolina Room for a fee and viewed in the South Carolina Room.

USGenWeb
The USGenWeb Project consists of a group of volunteers working to provide internet websites for genealogical research in every county and state of the United States.

National Archives and Records Administration
A source for military and other federal records. The link goes to the Genealogists/Family Historians page.

AfriGeneas
The oldest and largest African American genealogy site.

Local and State Sites

Consortium for Upstate South Carolina History
A group of organizations and individuals interested in the history of upstate South Carolina. Links to individual organizations are on the members page.

Greenville County Historical Records
Digitized records of Greenville County including land and estate records. Also located in the South Carolina Room on microfilm.

South Carolina Department of Archives and History
A comprehensive South Carolina archival collection covering more than 325 years. Also has an online records index of many of the holdings, some also located in the South Carolina Room.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of South Carolina
Fire insurance maps showing building and street locations. Also provides information on building size and construction.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina Death Certificate Index

South Carolina Historical Society
South Carolina's oldest private repository of South Carolina history.