Ancestry Library Edition
Over 30,000 genealogical and local history databases. This resource is normally only accessible from inside the library.
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Blodgett House
This house has architectural significance as the second or third oldest house in the Village. It also has cultural significance as an active stopover point on the Underground Railroad.
Cook County Genealogy
Information on how to request genealogy records from the Cook County Clerk’s Office.
Downers Grove Historic Landmark Houses
Interactive map of properties identified as historic landmark homes in Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Historical Society
Downers Grove Museum
Historical museum for Downers Grove.
Downers Grove Reporter 1895 - 1922
Our oldest newspapers are now viewable online. Search the archive by name, place, or keyword.
DuPage County Genealogical Society
Includes indexes to Addison Township, Downers Grove Township, Lisle Township, and York Township cemeteries.
DuPage County Historical Museum
Ellis Island Records
Over 60 million records of immigrants who came through Ellis Island and the Port of New York from 1820 - 1957.
Family Search
Create a free account to access billions of records worldwide including censuses, church records, vital records, naturalization documents, passenger arrival lists, digitized books, and more. Use the FamilySearch Wiki and the FamilySearch Learning Center to learn about topics within genealogy. The Downers Grove Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library which can provide access to locked records.
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HeritageQuest
Genealogical and historical records for more than 60 countries.
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Illinois State Archives
Statewide Death Index Pre-1916 – 1950, Marriage Index 1763 – 1900, and Illinois Veterans Index.
My Heritage Library Edition
Genealogical records from all over the world.
Remote Access
Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance
P.O. Box 422
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-915-0956
email: info@pdha.org