{"id":382,"date":"2019-09-23T06:29:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T06:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grundycountylibrary.org\/?page_id=382"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T21:13:24","slug":"genealogy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grundycountylibrary.org\/?page_id=382","title":{"rendered":"Genealogy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Evelyn Sheets Genealogy Room is composed of materials related to the history of Grundy County as well as other communities in the region. Additionally, there are books that will aid in genealogical research. This collection does not circulate but can be searched through the Library\u2019s online catalog<\/a>.<\/p>

Genealogy and Local History questions may be asked via telephone 660-359-3577, mail, or email at\u00a0 genealogy@grundycountylibrary.org. However, in-depth research cannot be undertaken and no professional genealogist is on staff. If you wish to ask a question, please make it as specific as possible & include all pertinent background information. The staff\u2019s response time will vary based on the number of questions received and may take several weeks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Research your family history through censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and more.
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With over 4 billion records, HeritageQuest provides an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources\u2014with coverage dating back to the 1700s\u2014that can help you find your ancestors and discover a place\u2019s past.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Need to find a local cemetery? The links below can help!<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Index to Grundy County Cemeteries<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Directions to Indexed Cemeteries<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Click here to reach the Grundy County digitized newspapers collection<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>

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The RSVP folders contain information gathered by various volunteers. The index is listed in alphabetical index by surname, with each folder that surname can be found in listed. To search the index, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Evelyn Sheets oral histories have been digitized and are available online through Archive.org. To listen, click on the name of the interviewee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Combs, Silvia (part 1)<\/a>
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Danks, Harry<\/a><\/p>

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Grim, Maud<\/a><\/p>

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Local History & Genealogy The Evelyn Sheets Genealogy Room is composed of materials related to the history of Grundy County as well as other communities in the region. Additionally, there are books that will aid in genealogical research. This collection does not circulate but can be searched through the Library\u2019s online catalog. 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