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Genealogy:
A Pathfinder to TexShare Resources

Where can I find genealogy information in the TexShare databases?

HeritageQuest

This database contains a collection of materials for doing genealogical research. Intended for both beginning and professional genealogists, this resource provides digitized original page images for all documents. HeritageQuest contains over 25,000 books, the entire U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930, the PERSI periodical index, and selected Revolutionary War records. Every word (names, places, and descriptions) has been indexed and is searchable.

NetLibrary

This resource provides access to full-text eBooks (electronic versions of printed books). An eBook can be viewed online from any computer connected to the Internet. Some genealogical books and resources are available through NetLibrary.

 

What types of records can I find in HeritageQuest?

Record Type
Directions
Complete U.S. Federal Census Records from 1790-1930
  1. Select “Search Census”
  2. Enter your search criteria
Compiled genealogies, local histories, city and business directories, collective biographies, vital records, documentary collections, and military records from all fifty U.S. states and Canada
  1. Select “Search Books”
  2. Choose “People,” “Places,” or “Publications”
  3. Enter your search criteria
Citations to articles from genealogy and local history periodicals written in English and French (Canada) since 1800
  1. Select “Search PERSI”
  2. Choose “People,” “Places,” “How To’s,” or “Periodicals”
  3. Enter your search criteria
Selected records from Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land-warrant application files dated between 1800 and 1900
  1. Select “Search Revolutionary War”
  2. Enter your search criteria

 

How do I use HeritageQuest?

 
Directions
HeritageQuest
Tutorial
  1. An introductory tutorial to HeritageQuest can be found at: http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/%7Etexshare/heritage_quest.htm
HeritageQuest
Online Help
  1. Open HeritageQuest, click on any of the search options, then click on “Help” at the top of the page.
  2. Select the general “Getting Started Guide.” for introductory information.
  3. Additional help on searching and viewing results can be found here also.

 

What kind of information can I find in NetLibrary?

Information Type
Directions

Basic genealogical guidebooks
(ex. Genealogy Online)

  1. Click on “Advanced Search” tab
  2. Type “genealogy” in Subject field
  3. Click “Search” button

Historical atlases
(ex. Historical Atlas of Texas)

  1. Click on “Advanced Search” tab
  2. Type “historical atlas” in Title field
  3. Click “Search” button

 

How do I use NetLibrary?

 
Directions
NetLibrary
Online Help
  1. Open NetLibrary, then select the Help link at the top right.
  2. From the “Demos and Quickstarts,” menu on the right, click “Full Text eContent Quickstart Guide” for an introductory guide to this resource.
  3. Additional help topics are also available.

 

Genealogy Research Examples:

I’m looking for the census record for a relative in Texas around 1900. His last name was Christensen.

  1. Open HeritageQuest.
  2. Select Search Census.
  3. Enter “Christensen” in the Surname field.
  4. Select Census Year 1900.
  5. Select the state of Texas.
  6. Click on Search.
  7. Then click on Texas to view all results for the state or select the specific county.
  8. Click on the individual’s
    name to view an image
    of the census document.

I’d like to do research on a relative who fought in the Revolutionary War. The family name was Brewster, but I’m not sure where they were located.

  1. Open HeritageQuest.
  2. Select Search Revolutionary War.
  3. Enter “Brewster” in the Surname field.
  4. Click on Search.
  5. Then click on the individual’s name to view an image of the Revolutionary War record.

This page was written by Angela Kille in Spring 2005.
This page was revised by Henry Stokes in Spring 2006.
This page was revised by Sophronia Bruno in Spring 2007.
INF 382S: Library Instruction and Information Literacy, taught by Dr. Loriene Roy
School of Information, The University of Texas at Austin

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