Genealogy

We have collected several reference sources for your research project. Contact Us if you have questions.

For Locals

If you are local to Medway, take advantage of these resources at the Medway Public Library. They provide “one-stop shopping” for all your house history research!

Local History Room

The Local History Room at the Medway Public Library contains many resources for Medway and Massachusetts. You’ll find vital record books, annual reports, yearbooks, residents lists, maps, military references, and much more. Check in with the library staff to get access to the room. And bring a sweater – it’s generally cold!

Computers

You can access Ancestry.com for free by using the computers in the Medway Public Library. You can also access the other resources in the Local History Room. From the computers in the library you can access research databases such as Ancesstry LIbrary Edition and NYTimes.com (1851-1922) for free.

Online From Home

These other databases you can access from home after signing into your library account: The Boston Globe (1980-present), The Boston Herald Collection (1848-present), The New York Times (1985-present) and HeritageQuest Online which includes U.S. Census records, family and local history books, Revolutionary War records and Canada Census records.