Archives & Genealogy

Haldimand Museum Archives are open by Appointment Only. Any research requests (genealogy or local history) can be made by completing the form below.

About our Archives

The Museums house many important documents, records and photographs of the history of Haldimand County. We can help with local family records, community history and stories of local history. Grand River Sachem, Haldimand Press and other local newspapers are available at Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre and at the Heritage Centre.

Archival Research Fee $11.25/visit

Genealogy

For more information about Archival Research Policies and Research Contracts, please use the Genealogy Research Request form below.

Genealogy Research Request

Cayuga Library + Heritage Centre, Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre and Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum

A non-refundable payment of $57.00 is required in advance for the minimum of two hours
of research which includes:
- Photocopying and mailing of information (within reason)
- If no information can be collected regarding your request you will be notified
- If the enquiry proves to be extensive, you will be contacted to confirm the extra hours to continue researching your request.
- Additional research may be requested at a rate of $28.50 per hour.
- Please allow 4-6 weeks for a response.
COMPLETE YOUR PAYMENT HERE
Please Note: This contract must be signed and payment made (online, in office, or by mail) before your research begins. We will contact you when we receive the request to confirm how payment has been made.
Your Name*
First Last
Your Address*
Street Address City Province Postal Code
Your Phone Number:
Email
Family Name to be researched:*
Last
In what area/township did they reside*
area/Township
What year did they reside here*
Please enter a number less than or equal to 2020.
Ancestor Name
First Last
Ancestor's Date of Birth:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Ancestor's Place of Birth:
Ancestor's Date of Death:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Ancestor's Place of Death:
Ancestor's Date of Marriage:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Ancestor's Place of Marriage:
Spouse's Name:
First Last
Spouse's Date of Birth:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Spouse's Place of Birth:
Spouse's Date of Death:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Spouse's Place of Death:

Please List the Child(ren) of the Ancestor, their date of birth and their date of death:

Name	Date of Birth	Date of Death

Please indicate the maximum number of research hours to be completed by Haldimand Museums:*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 2.
Note the minimum is 2 hours.
Please select one of the following*
- I would like to be notified of the potential extra hours to research my request.
- Research ONLY the number of hours requested above.
Signature

Archives & Genealogy

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