BUILDING YOUR FAMILY TREE
Whether you are just beginning to explore your family history, or can’t quite solve a family mystery, the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is here to help with your family tree:
Visit us anytime during open Main Library hours.
Call 419.259.5233.
Fill out the form at toledolibrary.org/localhistory to schedule a one-to-one research assistance session.
The steps below will guide you in your journey to more fully understand your family history and genealogy.
STEP 1 – INTERVIEWS
STEP 2 – ANCESTRAL CHART
STEP 3 – DOCUMENTATION
STEP 4 – DEEP DIVE
STEP 5 – RECORDS IN YOUR HOME
Family Tree Workbook. Download our workbook and begin your family history search at home.
“It’s been so much fun to reach out to far-flung relatives to build our family tree. I’ve connected with distant cousins and have bonded over sharing stories and artifacts.”
“I actually got started when my daughter had a basic family tree project. I was surprised by how few of her questions I could answer. I thought I should really know my own history more, so I started my own family tree project. It’s very satisfying to now have the answers I didn’t have before.”
“My family has deep Hungarian roots, and I want to make sure my own children and grandchildren realize how we fit into Toledo’s story. Documenting everything in a family tree will keep our family story alive for future generations.”