Ancestry Library Edition (ProQuest)
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CLOSING
Cinco Ranch Branch Library will RE-OPEN on Monday, March 9.
Cinco Ranch Branch patrons with hold items available for pickup on or before March 6, 2026, currently being held at the Fulshear Branch Library, should visit the Fulshear Branch to pick up those items. If another location is more convenient, please contact the Fulshear Branch Library to have your items rerouted to your preferred pickup location.
Any hold requests filled after March 6 will be held at the Cinco Ranch Branch and will be available during its open hours. The pickup location will be indicated on your hold notification.
Online Resources
Chronicling America Newspaper Database
The Chronicling America Newspaper Database gives access to historic U.S. newspapers digitized through a national program by the NEH and Library of Congress. Newspapers from across states and territories show local history and events. The collection is free and will be permanently available online.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Cyndi's List has over 41,700 links, organized into 100+ categories to help you easily find genealogy and family history resources.
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
Access a large collection of family history records from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Search the Ancestral File and the International Genealogical Index, with records from the British Isles, North America, and Finland.
Fold3 Library Edition
Available in-library only. Fold3 Library Edition gives access to U.S. military records, photos, and personal stories from the Revolutionary War to today. It’s great for history buffs, researchers, veterans, genealogists, and more. Many records are only available on Fold3.
Fort Bend County Libraries Obituary Database
This searchable online database helps people with ties to Fort Bend County do family history research. It includes names, birth and death dates, cemetery info, notes, and scanned obituaries (if available).
HeritageQuest Online
Explore your family history with this genealogy resource. Search digital records starting from the late 1700s, including U.S. federal census images and the UMI Genealogy & Local History collection.
NewspaperArchive
NOTICE: NewspaperArchive is currently unavailable. The vendor is working to restore access as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience.
Newspapers.com (Texas Edition)
Available in-library only. Newspapers.com (Texas Edition) provides online access to full runs and portions of runs of more than 200 Texas regional newspapers, dating from 1842 to 2024.
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Explore large-scale maps of Texas towns and cities from 1867 to 1970—great for historical research and local history projects.
U.S. Genweb Project
The USGenWeb® Project is a volunteer-driven network of over 3,000 websites offering free genealogy resources. Since 1996, it has grown from simple directories to include photos, maps, transcriptions, historical documents, and more—organized by county and state to help with family history research.