Library Resources

The Library's collection of licensed databases & E-Reference Books may include information on this topic; these are commercial, copyrighted materials that PGCMLS licenses for the reference and research needs of its customers; often this material comes directly from printed books. Most of these databases may be accessed remotely, while a few are available only to users on PC's in our Branches.

Web Resources

• Cyndi's List
  A categorized & cross-referenced index to genealogical resources on the Internet.
• Ellis Island: Free Port of New York Passenger Records Search
  Access passenger records, learn about the history of Ellis Island and genealogy research, or share immigrant experiences.
• FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service
  One of the largest genealogy sites, with a vast store of records collected in great part by the Mormon church. Search for your ancestors; browse census, legal, military, vital records, and family histories.
• Enoch Pratt Free Library – How to Guides: Genealogy
  A list of instructional and resource guides produced by Maryland’s State Library Resource Center, including resources at the Enoch Pratt Library and a guide to African American Genealogy.
• Maryland State Archives
  Maryland’s state depository of historical records, documents, publications and special collections.
• MDGenWeb:  Maryland Genealogy
  The Maryland USGenWeb Genealogy Project collects free Maryland genealogy resources; includes a sub-directory of sites for all Maryland counties.   
• MDGenWeb:  Prince George’s County
  The Maryland USGenWeb Genealogy Project’s PG County page includes a database of wills and probates dating from the 17th century.

• Maryland Genealogical Society
  The Society’s organizational information, bulletin, and newsletter as well as links to homepages of statewide member societies .
• Prince George's County Genealogical Society
  Basic facts about the Society and information about events and publications.
• Prince George's Memorial Library System's Maryland Room (Hyattsville Branch)
  The Maryland Room is a reference collection of over 8,000 books, pamphlets, clippings, maps, microforms, magazines and newspapers dealing with current and historical materials on Maryland, emphasizing Prince George's County.