Newspapers contain a treasure trove of information to help fill in your family history. Don't overlook these important sources that can include obituaries, birth, marriage, and divorce notices; passenger lists; arrests and information on crimes; war heroes and casualties; tragedies and triumphs; historical context, and more. 

The Ancestor Hunt: Newspapers

Chronicling America (Library of Congress)

Google News Archive

Newspapers by State

Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections (U of I)

Illinois Newspaper Project

Clark County Digital Archive

Crawford County Digital Archive

Lawrence County Digital Archive

Hoosier State Chronicles