Genealogy Research

A curated list of genealogical resources available at the Rochester Public Library

Updated April 28, 2026
Rochester Public Library RPL Staff
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Genealogy Research

A curated list of genealogical resources available at the Rochester Public Library

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https://www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/

This project provides access to select digitized newspaper pages produced by the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Library of Congress.

http://Familysearch.org
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http://olmstedhistory.com/resources

Search indexes for local obituaries, newspaper articles, photos, weddings, probate records, census information, and military history.

https://www.mnhs.org/search/people

Minnesota birth, death, and state census records, as well as Veterans Graves Registration and WWI Gold Star Rolls.

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