Genealogy
The library offers genealogy research tools through multiple online resources. Our historic top floor is home to our print history collection, including our print collection of genealogy guides.
Our partners at the Jaffrey Historical Society have extensive genealogy experience and a vast knowledge of local history. To speak with a member of JHS, visit their website or call them at 603-598-0120.
Online Resources
- Ancestry.com - Library Edition - Free with your library card.
- Getting Started with your Family Research - New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is America’s founding genealogical organization. Their helpful guide includes videos, along with advice on how to gather, record, and organize information. It also includes commonly used forms, important abbreviations, and a glossary of useful terms.
- FamilySearch - FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization dedicated to connecting families across generations.
- Historical Maps of the U.S. and Europe