- History of Knox County: Hill, 1881; Norton, 1779-1862; Lorey, 1876-1976
- Past and Present of Knox County, 1912
- Biographical Record of Knox County, 1902
- Atlases of Knox County, 1871 and 1896
- Family Histories
- Marriage index, covers 1808-1875
- Death Records index, covers 1867-1908
- Obituary indices, substantial but not complete
- Knox County cemeteries index
- Will abstracts, not complete
- Knox County census beginning 1820, excluding 1890 (records on microfilm, indexes 1830-1880)
- Mount Vernon newspapers from 1840s (on microfilm and generally NOT indexed)
- Danville Times Microfilm
Librarian Assisted Research
Guidelines for Librarian Assisted Research
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for us to respond to a request
Requests may be sent via email at [email protected], phone (740) 392-2665 ext. 230, or postal mail:
The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County
ATTN: Reference/Genealogy
201 N. Mulberry St.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for us to respond to a request
- No more than 3 obituary, birth notices, or article look-ups (or any combination of these)
- (Required) Specific dates for obituary/birth notices or article look-ups
- Newspaper-related requests must be the Mount Vernon News and require a specific date
- No more than 3 index look-ups
Requests may be sent via email at [email protected], phone (740) 392-2665 ext. 230, or postal mail:
The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County
ATTN: Reference/Genealogy
201 N. Mulberry St.
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Genealogy Databases
African American Heritage
African American Heritage is a collection created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
Getting Started Guide (PDF) This one-page guide created by OPLIN is designed to get your patrons started. |
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Use Only) (ProQuest)
Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world. Explore your story.
Helpful links: Ancestry.com Library Edition: Getting Started Guide (PDF) Ancestry.com's '10 Census Questions That Lead to More Answers (PDF) |
Fold3 Library Edition (ProQuest)
Fold3® Library Edition is the premier collection of historical military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts.
Helpful Links: Getting Started with Fold3 (PDF) Proquest's Guide to Fold3 Library Edition This extensive online guide from ProQuest include helpful tips, training, and downloadable resources. |
HeritageQuest (ProQuest)
HeritageQuest Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources for more than 60 countries, times dating back to 1700's—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
Helpful Links: ProQuest's Guide to HeritageQuest This extensive online guide from ProQuest include helpful tips, training, and downloadable resources. HeritageQuest Research Aides |
Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive consisting of 716 million+ pages of historical newspapers from 22,500+ newspapers from around the United States and beyond. Newspapers provide a unique view of the past and can help us understand and connect with the people, events and attitudes of an earlier time.
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Other Online Genealogy Resources
Knox County Records Center
OhioMemory.org
Knox County Historical Society
Knox County Health Department
Profiles of Ohio- Profiles of Ohio, Fifth Edition, Physical characteristics of city/county in Ohio.
Civil War Era Newspapers of Mount Vernon Online
Digital.Kenyon.edu Mount Vernon Directories
OhioMemory.org
Knox County Historical Society
Knox County Health Department
Profiles of Ohio- Profiles of Ohio, Fifth Edition, Physical characteristics of city/county in Ohio.
Civil War Era Newspapers of Mount Vernon Online
Digital.Kenyon.edu Mount Vernon Directories