New Ancestry Library Edition Subscription

What is Ancestry Library Edition?

Leicestershire Library Services has subscribed to a popular genealogical website called Ancestry Library Edition.

Ancestry Library Edition is a research tool offering the most comprehensive genealogical information available online, with more than 4 billion names in over 4,000 collections.

What can Ancestry Library Edition offer you as a user?

Free access to Ancestry Library Edition from any public computers in Leicestershire’s libraries
An opportunity to trace your ancestors in the UK, US and other international territories
Free access to the historical records required to build a family tree; Census, BMD indexes, Passenger Lists, Military Records and much, much more….
A useful tool for those interested in historical research as a whole
A chance to get involved in one the fastest growing past times in the country

What genealogical records can I find on Ancestry Library Edition?

You can find all these records and much more to kick start your family history research:

England & Wales Census 1851 – 1901
England & Wales Civil Registration Index 1837 – present
UK Parish & Probate Records
Pallot's Marriage & Baptism Index for England 1780 - 1837
U.S. Census Collection 1790 – 1930
Immigration Collection
Military Collection
Family & Local History Records
Ancestry World Tree
Ancestry message boards

How can I access Ancestry Library Edition?

Ancestry Library Edition is available within the library free of charge. To use this service:

You need to be a member of Leicestershire Library Services
You need a library card and a PIN to book the computer. You can book a computer either by visiting your local library or online.
Logon to: www.leics.gov.uk/reference to access Ancestry Library Edition

If you are not a library member then visit your local library and ask a member of the library staff about joining the library.

Is it available from home?

No this service is not available from home. You can only use Ancestry Library Edition free of charge in your library.

Is there a charge for using Ancestry Library Edition?

No there is no charge for using Ancestry Library Edition from public computers in libraries. However there is charge for prints outs that you may wish to make.