Genealogy

Resources for Getting Started

• Family History and Genealogy Records - A vast online resource that collects family trees, biographical entries, photos, and books from around the world.

• Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder Office - The County  Office records, archives, and provides copies of official records and vital recorders (birth, death, and marriage certificates) for Santa Barbara County. Physical address: Hall of Records, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Mailing address: Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder P.O. Box 159 Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0159. 805-568-2250

Library Resources

• Santa Barbara Public Library - Local History Research

• Santa Barbara Public Library - Obituary Research

Internet Resources

• National Archives Family History - Genealogical research resources provided by the U.S. National Archives. 

• Sutro Library, California State Library - Located in San Francisco, the Sutro Library has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

• Family Genealogy and History Internet Education Directory - A mega portal directory that provides access to a variety of historical and genealogical resources.

Santa Barbara Community Resources

• Gledhill Library - Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. 805-966-1601

• Sahyun Library – Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, 316 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93109. 805-884-9909