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Research

For those interested in learning more about an ancestor or the Schoharie County region, our library and archives house thousands of essential rare books, original documents, maps, deeds, photographs, and genealogical research collections.

The Library is currently in a temporary space due to building repairs, so it is not currently open during regular hours.  If you are traveling from any great distance, please call in advance and make an appointment so that we can try to accommodate your schedule and try to find materials ahead of time.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to fill out a research request form and pay online.

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Genealogy

The following list of indexes describe the location of those resources most frequently used for genealogy searches at Old Stone Fort Library. It does not include every item available. If you are unfamiliar with any source, our staff will be glad to explain how it is used and what relevant information it contains.

General Holdings

In addition to our vast collection of materials on genealogy, the library also houses a variety of resources on subjects relating to the general history of Schoharie County and its military history, as well as information on surrounding counties.  The card catalog and Library Guide will provide you with guidance to all our books and resources, but the documents below include some of the indexes and other information that may provide you with some quick links to frequently recommended sources of  information that may be useful in getting you started on your research.

The above items link to PDF files which may be downloaded to your computer.  Some of them also have internal bookmarks to make on-line navigation of the document easier.  

Research Request Form

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Are you currently a member of SCHS?(Required)
Fees(Required)
Historical and Genealogical Research will be conducted by Society volunteers as time permits using the library and genealogical collections at the Old Stone Fort only. The income from research requests is used to support our preservation and access of these materials for future generations. The Society has set a fee of $35 per hour for such services. Payment for one hour is required in advance to begin research. Up to 10 copies and postage will be included with this payment. Additional copies are 30 cents each plus tax. Society members receive a 10% discount on their copy charges. We will notify you of any additional charges accrued from extra copies and extra hours of research time required. Do you authorize us to continue research beyond the first hour?

What do you want to know?

Please refer to our website for a library collections guide, and list any references you have already checked to avoid our duplicating your efforts.
1 hour minimum
Price: $35.00
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