Local History and Genealogy
Digitized History Book
A History of the Town of New London, Merrimack County NH 1779-1899
by Myra B Lord
Genealogy Database
HeritageQuest: A searchable database of American genealogical sources including federal censuses, genealogy and local history books, periodical source index, and Revolutionary War records.
This resource can be used in the library or from home. Ask for login info. the next time you’re in the library.
Genealogy Links
For Beginners: Family Search’s “New to Genealogy – Beginners First Step”
Websites recommended by librarians for genealogy research include:
Family Search
RootsWeb
Cyndi’s List
USGenWeb Project
Vital Records Information, National Archives
The Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Foundation
National Archives and Records Administration Genealogy
The New Hampshire State Library is an excellent resource for starting your research about New Hampshire ancestors: New Hampshire State Library Genealogy and NH History Guide
The New Hampshire Historical Society offers answers to questions about NH, past or present.
The NH Department of State Division of Vital Records Administration is the state resource for residents who wish to obtain records of birth, marriage, divorce and death events.