History and Genealogy Resources
Researchers may access the local history and genealogical research room on the top floor of the Martinsburg library on Wednesdays between 3 and 5pm or on Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon by making an appointment with the librarian. The room has printed books of some local vital and government records (primarily from around 1750 through about the 1890/1900 period) and one computer with access to an Ancestry.com subscription for persons to research on their own. We do not conduct genealogical research for individuals. The librarian there can provide limited help to guide persons to potential sources of information for their research. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the adult services desk at 304-267-8933.
History and Genealogy Online
Resources provided by MBCPL
This online resource makes it easy to research your heritage, with access to Census, Military, and Immigration records, as well as, Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates. Free access is only available on computers in Main and Branch Libraries.
.png)
Provides an essential collection of genealogical & historical sources, U.S. Federal Censuses, books, bank records, unique primary sources, local & family histories, and more! Local library card number required.
Additional free resources recommended by MBCPL
The Civil Rights Digital Library promotes an enhanced understanding of the Movement by helping users discover primary sources and other educational materials from libraries, archives, museums, public broadcasters, and others on a national scale.
Family Search records span billions of names across hundreds of collections—including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more.
The Vital Research Records Project is placing Birth, Death, and Marriage certificates on-line. Users can search the records and view scanned images of the original records.