Research resources

The Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre has a number of resources available to researchers.

Visiting the centre

  • Library and reading room
  • Historical and genealogical records and collections
  • Microfilm readers
  • Computers with access to online resources, including Familysearch
  • Museum
  • Photocopying/printing/scanning
  • Bookstore
  • Assistance from experienced volunteer researchers.

On-site resources are free to all visitors (except copying and scanning). A donation is always appreciated.

Use our convenient booking form to set up a research appointment.

Online

Over a millions records are available online via three databases:

  • Names database – Currently there are over a million names indexed from the genealogies, births/deaths records, marriages, obituaries, pedigree charts and other genealogical records in the library.
  • Land records database – Hasting county land records
  • Heal database – The Heal Database is an index compiled by Hugh Heal composed of 175,000 of the over 200,000 names in the Heal Collection.

Also available online is a comprehensive list of Prince Edward County cemetaries.

Research requests

Our dedicated volunteers are happy to help you find the information you wish at a very reasonable cost and if you are unable to visit us in Prince Edward County you may request research in one of the following ways:

  • Send us an email detailing what you are looking for to research@seventhtownresearch.com. Please note that a minimum $30 non-refundable deposit is required before we will commence your request.
  • You may also call us at 613-967-6291.
  • Do a preliminary search using one of our online databases (Names, Land Records, Heal) and send us the list of documents you would like us to check. Instructions are provided on the database search pages.

If your research will take longer than an hour, the hourly rate for additional research is $20.00. We will contact you before proceeding further. Research fees do not include the price of document scanning.

PAYMENT METHODS:

  • Cheque or money order payable to:
    7th Town Historical Society, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh ON K0K 1A0
  • Payment by cash is accepted if you come in person to the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Resource Centre.
  • We also accept Interac eTranfers (via Canadian banks) or PayPal. Send these to: treasurer@seventhtownresearch.com
  • We do NOT accept debit or credit cards, except for in-person purchases.