HeritageQuest is a database of genealogical sources, local and family histories, and research aids. It contains records for individuals in more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back to the 1700s.
The U.S. Federal Census Collection features data from every available federal census, 1790 through 1940.
Local history books provide millions of digitized pages from 28,000 family histories, local histories, and related resources.
The Revolutionary War Pension collection contains files for American military, naval, and marine officers and their dependents.
The Freedman’s Bank Records contains names of bank applicants and their dependents from 1865–1874, helping people trace their African American ancestors.
The U.S. Congressional Serial Set records the memorials, petitions, and private relief actions made to the U.S. Congress back to 1789.
HeritageQuest has the resources you need to fill out the branches of your family tree. Get started today!
Parke County Public Library is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Parke County Public Library
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Parke County Public Library has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Parke County Public Library regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
