The town of Franklin, MA Public Library seems to add more features for the public constantly. They are
always adding new DVDs, CDs, and downloadable books to their collection but have recently added a seachable family history database.
The popular Ancestry.com is commonly known and charges a subscription to those searching their family history but the Franklin Public Library database is free to the public but must be used at the library only.
"The ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from North America, the U.K., Europe, Australia, and more. MAJOR CONTENT COLLECTIONS INCLUDE: U.S. collections contain hundreds of millions of records, including every-name indexed U.S. Federal Census records (1790-1930); U.S. Immigration collections, including ship lists (1820- 1960), Mexican and Canadian border crossings (1890s to 1950s), and U.S. Passport Applications (1795-1925); and vital records including the widely consulted Social Security Death Index."
Before you undertake a paid genealogy search, be sure to stop by the Franklin Public Library to see how you might search for your family history for free--a bonus are the friendly librarians who are always there to provide assistance...
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