Assistance for Researchers

See the services and FAQ page for details on genealogical and research services provided by the Society, how to purchase a copy of a photo in our holdings, and other service-related information .

Indexes to Collections at the Society

Bible Records -- Transcriptions of data in Cecil County bibles

Cecil County Fire Insurance Maps -- A complete index of Sanborn maps at the Society.

Index to the Journal & Bulletin of the Historical Society

Index to names in the Pennsylvania Gazette

Finding Aids -- These inventories provide detailed information on specific collections

Postcards & Photos  -- Online photos in the collection of the Society

Surname Files at the Society -- Check here to see if we have a surname file that might help you.


Other Cecil County Resources

Cecil County Maps -- a selection of 19th century and present day maps

Cecil County Vital Records & More -- information on obtaining marriage, birth and death records and wills

Cecil County Almanac -- A listing of the important events in Cecil's history for each day of the year.