Local History Resources

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.