Genealogy Research Services

Genealogy Research Services

Our library contains a large variety of resources including family histories, local newspapers, graveyard headstone inscriptions, school registers, community histories,… maps, photographs, etc.

Our research room is by appointment only on Wednesday’s from March to July. In July, the research room is open Wednesday to Sunday.  Appointments are always recommended.  

Our Resources

  • Family Genealogies
  • Cemetery Records
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks:
    • Muriel Russell Sivwright
    • Mrs. Roy Boyd
    • Edythe Nelson
  • Family Bibles
  • Personal Collections:
    • Hind
    • Simpson
    • Townsend
    • Whittier
    • Palmeter
  • Insurance Maps
  • Deeds
  • Local Family Names – this list is constantly being added to, so if you have a specific name you’re interested in please let us know!

Histories of the Area

There are many resources right here on our website that you might find useful.

Research Fees

Research fees are one of our main fundraising methods for the upkeep of our building.

Fees to the Research Room are:

  • Members  – Free
  • Non-Members  – $7/day
  • Members  – w/assistance ½ hour fee
  • Non-Members –  w/assistance $20 / hour

E-mail Research Requests

  • $20 / hour (Members receive first 1/2 hour free)

email:  research@whhs.ca  Please indicate

  • Your Name (Please let us know if you are a member)
  • What you are seeking (Please be as specific as possible for a quote)
  • Your time frame
  • Any other information to help with the search/quote.
Cell Phone Photo Fee
  • Members/Non-Members – $2.00/day

Photocopying Fees

  • Members  – $0.20/sheet
  • Non-Members –  $0.30/sheet

Booking Research Time.

Book a time on our Calendar for your in Person Research Request at 281 King Street, Windsor, NS.

(Open Wednesday’s Only until July)

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