WILMINGTON NEWS JOURNAL PRESS RELEASE — If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, you may not need to look any further than the Clinton County History Center, according to a news release. The History Center, located at 149 E. Locust St., is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make exciting family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.
There are only a few hundred affiliate libraries in the country. This designation means local patrons will now have greater and more convenient access to a vast collection of genealogical records through FamilySearch. The popular online service provides over 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion digitized images of historical records—plus the local guidance and support of the History Center’s dedicated staff.
“This is a tremendous resource for not only our community but surrounding areas,” said Shelby Boatman, executive director of the Clinton County History Center. “We’re honored to provide greater access to these historical records and to help individuals discover more about their ancestry, right here in Clinton County.”
Access to the expanded FamilySearch collections is available only in person at the History Center during public hours, including Fridays 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment by calling 937-382-4684.
“Libraries are wonderful local gathering places for learning. We are excited to have the Clinton County History Center as our newest FamilySearch Affiliate Library. It will help FamilySearch expand opportunities for fun, personal discoveries and family connections to the local community,” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch public relations manager.
FamilySearch adds over 300 million free records and images online each year from around the world and manages the famous FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its collections include billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land, and court records from more than 130 countries to help you discover and connect with your ancestors.
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. It is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. For over 100 years, FamilySearch and its predecessors have gathered, preserved, and shared genealogical records globally. Patrons may access FamilySearch services for free at FamilySearch.org or at more than 5,000 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main library in Salt Lake City.
