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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.

Use of onsite resources (except copying and scanning) is free to all visitors . A donation is always appreciated.

To ensure we are ready for your visit, use our convenient booking form to set up a research appointment.

Online

Over a million records are available online via two databases:

  • Names database – Currently there are about three 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 indexed by name.

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

Research requests

Our dedicated volunteers are happy to help you find the information you wish at a very reasonable cost 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 via our contact form (select Research Assistance). 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 during operating hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • We recommend doing a preliminary search using one of our online databases (Names, Land Records) and sending us the list of selections you would like us to check. Instructions are provided on the database search pages for using the search tool and submission form.
  • Please check your SPAM or JUNK email folder for correspondance from us as our emails are sometimes flagged as spam.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE for those researching ancestors for Canadian citizenship applications.
Due to increased demand for research assistance, we are experiencing a high volume of requests and research visits. Please be patient as our facility is only open two days/week. Our volunteers do their best to reply in a timely manner.
Also note that it is rare that we hold original documents – our research scope is limited to our holdings and is intended to help you identify or locate the source of the information you may be seeking.

PAYMENT METHODS:

  • Cheque or money order payable to:
    7th Town Historical Society, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh ON K0K 1A0
  • Secure payment by cash or credit card may be made via Square via https://square.link/u/cIk24K95
  • We also accept Interac eTranfers (via Canadian banks) or PayPal. Send these to: treasurer@seventhtownresearch.com. Please include with your payment your name, contact info and a note to help us match your payment to your request.