Local History: Databases and Online Resources
In this guide users will find local history resources within the Moffat Library as well as online.
Free Genealogy Resources
- The US Gen Web ProjectVolunteer run database of free genealogy resources organized by state and county. Many are transcriptions of print materials in the public domain.
- National Purple Heart Roll of HonorOnline database of Purple Heart Recipients currently enrolled at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, NY. DOES NOT INCLUDE RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE NOT REGISTERED.
- Find A GraveSearch "millions" of cemetery records featuring photographs and other information submitted by volunteers.
- Washingtonville Cemetery BurialsListing of internment at Washingtonville Cemetery.
- The Washingtonville CemeteryWebsite highlighting the history, and local interments in the Washingtonville All Faith's Cemetery
History & Genealogy Databases
- Ancestry Library Edition - WashingtonvilleProvides access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research, including images of the decennial U.S. census from 1790-1930, passenger lists, military records, court, land & probate records, birth, marriage & death records, church records and more! New content added daily.
Funded by Friends of Moffat Library
For use in the library only
- Chronicling AmericaSearch America's historic newspapers pages from 1836-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
- FamilySearchFamilySearch is one of the largest genealogy organizations in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history.
The Moffat Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Logging into your account from one of our public computers will grant you access to additional content. - HRVH Historical NewspapersHRVH Historical Newspapers provides access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State. Includes several Rockland and Orange County newspapers.
Funded by federal funds, New York State funding for library systems, special grants and annual membership dues.
- New York HeritageNew York Heritage is a research portal for students, educators, historians, genealogists, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about the people, places and institutions of New York State. The collections in New York Heritage represent a broad range of historical, scholarly, and cultural materials held in libraries, museums, and archives throughout the state. Collection items include photographs, letters, diaries, directories, maps, books, and more.
New York Heritage is a collaborative project of eight Empire State Library Network members: Capital District Library Council, Central New York Library Resources Council, Long Island Library Resources Council, Northern New York Library Network, Rochester Regional Library Council, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, South Central Regional Library Council, and Western New York Library Resources Council.
Regional Genealogy Associations
- Dutchess County Genealogical SocietyOfficial website of the Dutchess County Genealogical Society.
- New York Genealogical and Biographical SocietyOfficial website of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.
- Orange County Genealogical SocietyOfficial website of the Orange County Genealogical Society.
- Genealogical Society of Rockland CountyOfficial website of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County.
- Sullivan County Historical SocietyOfficial website of the Sullivan County Historical Society.
- Ulster County Genealogical SocietyOfficial website of the Ulster County Genealogical Society.