Start researching your family tree today! These online resources curated by Library staff will help you get started on your genealogy journey.
Before You Begin
Links to Library resources as well as YouTube videos are labeled with an icon. Please note that several of the links below are hosted on FamilySearch.org. The Greenville County Library System is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. While the articles linked can be accessed from anywhere and many records on FamilySearch are available by creating a free account, some collections on FamilySearch are only accessible by visiting a FamilySearch Affiliate Library or FamilySearch Center location. Please contact the South Carolina Room for more information.
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See what you already know and figure out where to start your search. Always start with yourself and work backwards, generation by generation.
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Talk to older family members and gather any information or documents they might have.
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We know what’s available here and elsewhere, and will be happy to help you figure out where to look for the information you’re seeking.
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Creating a free account is required
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Free access available at all GCLS locations.
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Free access available at all GCLS locations or from home with your library card.
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Free access available at all GCLS locations or from home with your library card.
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Free access available at all GCLS locations or from home with your library card.