| One computer is specifically dedicated to genealogy research. The online resources and a Family Tree Maker Program allow you to build your own family tree, research passenger logs from early voyages to the Americas and save all of your family information to your own storage device. Our collections currently include: Yoakum City Birth Records 1910 - 1946 Yoakum City Death Records 1910 - 1947 Yoakum Herald Times, Death Records Index (incomplete) 1898 - 1942 Yoakum Herald Times Highlights Beck - Buffington Funeral Home Information 1910 - 1973 Obituaries 1898 - Present DeWitt & Lavaca County Cemetery Records DeWitt & Lavaca County Marriage Records DeWitt & Lavaca County History Records School Year Books 1898 - 2007 San Antonio Aransas Pass Railroad History Telephone Books City Directories |
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| Carl & Mary Welhausen Library 810 Front Street Yoakum, TX 77995 Phone #: (361) 293-5001 librarian@cityofyoakum.org |
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Bibliography of Native North Americans
A bibliographic database that covers the culture, history and daily life of native North Americans,
which is ideal for researching the contributions, struggles and issues of North Americas
indigenous peoples
A bibliographic database that covers the culture, history and daily life of native North Americans,
which is ideal for researching the contributions, struggles and issues of North Americas
indigenous peoples
Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and
cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
Digital Sanborn Maps provides digital access to 2118 large-scale maps of 436 Texas towns and
cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
Texas Reference Center
A collection of journals and books about Texas and Texans with topics including the state's
history, its ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, public health, business, leisure and more
A collection of journals and books about Texas and Texans with topics including the state's
history, its ethnic and cultural diversity, literature, public health, business, leisure and more
HeritageQuest® Online combines digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records
with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other
valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating
back to the 1700s.
with the digitized version of the popular ProQuest Genealogy & Local History collection and other
valuable content. Powered by Ancestry® with more than 4.4 billion records and coverage dating
back to the 1700s.
| If you are an active patron of the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library, you have FREE access to these resources (below) through TexShare. This database service is paid for 100% by the Library and made possible by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission funding resources. PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY FOR LOGIN INFORMATION. Your account information will be verified prior to releasing the password. 1) Please click on "Choose Your Library" in the upper right hand corner of the TexShare screen, 2) Select the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library, 3) Enter in the password you have been given by library staff, 4) Click on "Access", 5) Locate the service listed below that you wish to access. |
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| Other Helpful Genealogy Resources |
| Portal to Texas History Yoakum Newspapers - 1890 to present Through the generosity of the Tocker Foundation and the University of North Texas, the Yoakum newspapers are being uploaded to this database and are available for research, viewing, and printing to everyone. 1887 - 1987 View this book in its entirety by also visiting the Portal (click on book image to the left). |
| Salem Press Reference eBooks These books explore each era/decade in U.S. History. A fantastic research tool for genealogy or American History. The richly-illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American History. Includes census information. If you are an active patron, please give us a call at 361-293-5001 for the sign in credentials. Resources available include: This is Who We Were in 1492-1775, 1880-1899, 1900s, 1910s. 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, The Value of a Dollar, Working Americans: Farming & Ranching |
| America’s News through Newsbank: Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device. Use your library card number to login. |
| Heritage Hub - Obituary Database Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7. Use your library card number to login. |
