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Local History Research

Research your family and regional history in our Local History Room or with our online resources.

Online Resources:

  • Local cemetery index Montgomery county tombstone inscriptions
  • Montgomery County Department of History and Archives Located in Fonda, NY the archives holds a large collection of local genealogy and historical materials.
  • Family Search Provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Mormon Church has the largest genealogical library in the world; family genealogies, church records, census records, probate records from all over the world.
  • Social Security Death Index Find the birth date, death date and the place of death for Americans who died after 1962.
  • Vital Records How to obtain birth, death, marriage, or divorce records from different states and territories.
  • NY Gen Website Volunteer run website giving historical information about communities throughout NY State.
  • Fulton Montgomery Photo Archives A compilation of historic photos from various repositories, including The Johnstown City Historian, The Johnstown Historical Society, The Johnstown Public Library, and The Montgomery County Archives.
  • New York Heritage A gateway to hundreds of digital collections from libraries, museums, and archives all over New York State.
  • American Memory A gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 digital collections. Enter the name of your hometown to find historical images.

In the Library

  • Information files on local families and local landmarks
  • Books relating to Mohawk Valley History
  • Bound volumes of local family genealogies
  • Canajoharie High School yearbooks
  • Information files on local families and local landmarks​

Local History

Building History
Community History
​Erie Canal
Schools
Churches
​Immigration

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Hours
    • Policies
    • Covid - 19 Information
    • Frequently asked questions
  • Catalog
  • Calendar
  • Programs & Services
    • My Account
    • Curbside Pickup
    • Digital Library
    • Library of Things
    • Office Services
    • Tech Time
  • Kids & Teens
    • Kids >
      • Kids Websites
      • Early Readers
      • Storytime
      • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • Teens >
      • Resources
      • Teen Book Club
    • Summer Reading
    • Homeschooling
  • Resources
    • Do-It-Yourself Computer Lessons
    • Employment Resources
    • Research & Databases
    • Local History Resources
    • Zoom Backgrounds
  • Support Us
    • Donate Materials
    • Financial Support
    • Get Involved
  • Arkell Museum