Genealogy & Family History
Connect With Your Past
Looking to start your own genealogical research and don’t know what resources are available to you? You’re in the right place! Geauga County Public Library’s Anderson Allyn Room houses a rich collection of genealogy materials, documenting Geauga life from 1805 to Present. The collection consists of books, marriage records, cemetery records, city directories, local newspapers, yearbooks and more.
Programs & Services
Our Family & Local History department offers specialized reference to all patrons, from children and beginning genealogist to professional researchers and scholars. Family & Local History specialists offer personalized one-on-one research sessions, host monthly programs, and co-sponsors programs with the Geauga County Genealogical Society. View upcoming genealogy programs and events.
Available Resources
Resources below are available for in-person use in the Anderson Allyn Room unless otherwise noted.
Birth & Death Records
Available in indexes and microfilm, this collection includes Geauga birth and death records ranging from 1867-1908.
Our digital cemetery collection is available online and records burials for each Geauga township in alphabetical order by surname and lot/section number.
Census Records
Contains cross examined information by staff and volunteers to be used as a substitute for the missing 1890 census information for Geauga County.
City Directories
This collection contains directories from 1912, 1937, and 1960-1990, covering both Chardon and Geauga County.
Court Records
Includes extensive court records, including estate records, probate packets, and probate ledger books, ranging from 1805-1955.
Family History
Thanks to the work of everyday Geaugans, our collection includes 57 binders (approx. 30,000 names) of locally sourced family group sheets that were donated to the Anderson Allyn Room.
Local Newspapers
This collection includes (in various formats): 300 early Geauga newspapers, the News-Herald (1992-2019), the Maple Leaf (1993-Present), the Weekly Mail (1962-2002), the Chesterland News (2012-2018), and the Kirtland News (2013-2018).
This collection contains local high school year books from various years and school districts. Copies can be found by searching for the “school name” and “year” in our digital catalog.
Marriage Licenses
Materials range from 1825-1919 and are available through book indexes and on microfilm.
Marriage Records
Materials range from 1806-1919 and are available through book indexes and on microfilm. Additional information can be found by contacting the Geauga County Probate Court.
Silver Book Project
This includes a collection of The Mayflower Society’s Silver Book Project, a resource used to track the lineage of the passengers of the Mayflower.
Starting with Success
Successful research begins with successful documentation. Click the button below and download a variety of genealogy research forms to document and track your research.
Quick Links & Upcoming Programs
Questions?
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Want to talk with a specialist before coming in? Shoot us an email or give us a call at 440.285.7601.
Tell Ancestral Stories That Their Descendants Will Love
Chardon Branch
Tuesday, May 12 @ 7 – 8:30 PM
Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Origins
Chardon Branch
Tuesday, July 21 @ 7 – 8:30 PM
Historical Photos from the Rick Roose Collection
Bainbridge Branch
Wednesday, August 19 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Genealogy & Family History
Available Resources
Resources below are available for in-person use in the Anderson Allyn Room unless otherwise noted.
Starting with Success
Successful research begins with successful documentation. Click the button below and download a variety of genealogy research forms to document and track your research.
Upcoming Programs
Quick Links & Questions
Genealogy & Family History
Available Resources
Resources below are available for in-person use in the Anderson Allyn Room unless otherwise noted.
Starting with Success
Successful research begins with successful documentation. Click the button below and download a variety of genealogy research forms to document and track your research.