Local History & Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition (in library use only)

Provides access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. It includes all available records from the United States Census (1790-1940); military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more. 

Heritage Hub

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images.

Maxwell’s Local History Room houses our collection of West Genesee school yearbooks and local history books and materials, including Mary Maxwell’s book Among the Hills of Camillus: The Story of a Small Town. Ask Rena for details about this collection.

Want to research your family’s history in Camillus? Contact our friends at The Camillus Historical Society.

The History of Camillus, New York

Website on Camillus’ history set up by Kate Glass as the community service project for her Girl Scout Gold Award.

Camillus-related collections at New York Heritage