New England Historic Genealogical Society

NEHGS offers access to more than 110 million names in 2,400 databases, making your family research easy and efficient. Even if your family does not include New England ancestry, NEHGS provides a wealth of information and support for genealogists of all skill level. Click here for a list of current databases or search your ancestors by name.

If you are coming to the library in Boston, you can access our vast collections of books, manuscripts, microfilms, and electronic resources. You can also take advantage of the expertise of our staff of professional genealogists.

Database Issues?
If you have questions or issues related to your database search such as error messages, missing images etc. please contact the webmaster at webmaster@nehgs.org. We will answer your question or get you in touch with the correct department as quickly as possible.
Research Services/Consultations
If you seek research assistance, our professional staff will aid you in requests large or small. Our researchers are professional librarians and scholars with decades of experience. Let our knowledgeable staff will put their talents to work for you. We can aid you in solving your "brick wall" problems or provide complete reports for those who do not have time to do their own research.

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Premium Databases

All NEHGS members have access to these valuable online research tools. However, premium databases are not available to Institutional Members.

These databases include the 19th Century U.S. Newspapers database and the Early American Newspapers, Series I 1690-1876 

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New Databases
Seymour, Connecticut, Vital Records to 1910 April 29, 2008 View Now!
Barnstable, Massachusetts Vital Records April 29, 2008 View Now!
Vital Records of Wells, Maine (Joshua Hubbard) January 29, 2008 View Now!
Records of St. Paul's (P.E.) Church, Syracuse, New York, 1830-53 January 29, 2008 View Now!
Ye Old Folks of Connecticut (1884) January 29, 2008 View Now!
Boston Births, Baptisms, Marriages and Deaths, 1630-1699 January 29, 2008 View Now!