Digital Library
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Millions of genealogy records are transcribed and indexed every year. Digital resources are a critical element in a researcher’s toolbox. Alberta Genealogical Society and AGS Edmonton Branch work together to make key subscription-based digital resources available to our members and visitors in our Library. |
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Our volunteers work hard to index Alberta-based records to provide family history researchers with more sources of information. Here are some online treasures you can find in our Digital Library: |
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Online Databases
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FamilySearch Affiliate LibraryHave you searched on FamilySearch and come across “locked” records? We are a Family Search Affiliate Library. We provide our members and visitors free access to FamilySearch’s digital genealogical collections. |
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How to access FamilySearch is available via the AGS Edmonton Branch Library computers. Login via your personal FamilySearch account to attach records directly to your family. Records can also be viewed, downloaded and printed. |
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Ancestry Library EditionAncestry Library Edition includes billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. Collections feature Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and other world areas! |
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How to access Ancestry Library Edition is available via the AGS Edmonton Branch Library computers. Records can be viewed, downloaded and printed in the library. |
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FindmypastWith a bank of billions of digitized records and access to some of the world’s most renowned historical databases, Findmypast allows customers to connect to people, both past and present, and visualize their family stories in more detail than ever before. |
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How to access Findmypast is available via the AGS Edmonton Branch Library computers. Records can also be viewed, downloaded and printed. |
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MyHeritage Library EditionMyHeritage offers a vast international records database. Users can explore their family history in a global database of over 16.8 billion historical records, with billions more added each year. |
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How to access AGS members can access MyHeritage from home! Login to the AGS website at https://www.abgenealogy.ca/ with your membership login. Select “Membership Perks” and follow the instructions under “MyHeritage Library Edition.” |
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Alberta Genealogical Society and AGS Edmonton Branch
Research Databases
Volunteers with the Alberta Genealogical Society and AGS Edmonton Branch have diligently digitized thousands of Alberta-based records in three critical databases. These databases simplify searching homestead records, Alberta cemeteries and many more sources.
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Alberta Homestead IndexMany Alberta ancestors came to the province through homestead incentives. These records are valuable in finding family. Volunteers have compiled an all-name index of homestead records held by the Provincial Archives of Alberta. |
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How to access Visit Alberta Homestead Index to learn more. |
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Alberta Name IndexThe Alberta Name Index (ANI) is a single database that allows researchers to search for Alberta residents named in various sources. Search results in ANI will lead you directly to the information needed to locate the original records. |
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How to access Visit Alberta Name Index (ANI) to learn more. |
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Alberta Surname Index
The Alberta Surname Index is a compilation of over 800,000 surnames from grave marker inscriptions, burial records, and other cemetery records. We're looking for volunteers to help index new records! Contact us for more information on how to get involved from home! |
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How to access This index is available to the Alberta Genealogical Society members. You can also request support from our Research Services team to help you find your ancestors. |
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Additional Resources
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In addition to subscription-based research sources, we also offer quick access to important Alberta and Canadian research sites on our in-library computers, including:
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