Genealogy Collection
Search historical newspapers and local records online through Advantage Archives.
Access digitized historical newspapers and community records through our Advantage Archives link. Search names, events, and local history to support your family-history or genealogy research from anywhere.
🔍 Explore Your Family History
The Wellsburg Public Library offers resources and support to help you discover your roots, learn about local history, and build your family story — whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher.
📚 What We Offer
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A curated collection of local and regional genealogy materials, including county histories, family records, obituary indexes (when available), and other reference resources.
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Public computers and Wi-Fi for accessing online archives, census records, newspapers, and genealogy databases.
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Friendly staff to help you get started and guide you through available tools.
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A quiet, comfortable space to research and organize your findings.
🕰️ How to Begin
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Stop by the library and ask about our genealogy resources.
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Bring any names, dates, and places you already know — even small details help.
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Explore both our physical materials and digital resources, including publicly available census and newspaper archives.
🌟 Why Start Here?
Small public libraries often hold unique local history materials you won’t find online. Our collection, combined with online records and staff guidance, makes Wellsburg Public Library a great starting point for your family-history journey.