The Local History & Genealogy Center at the West Annex in
Bryan offers researchers a wide range of resources including
online databases, books, and microfilm:
Get Started Creating Your Family History: use these
information sheets to begin recording your family's history.
Local History/Genealogy Book Collection:
an extensive collection of books on local, county, and state
history; genealogy reference and guides; family histories; and
locally produced historical publications.
Newspapers on microfilm:
including
Bryan,
Montpelier, Pioneer, Edgerton, and Edon.
Williams County Census Records
Williams County Cemetery Records
Williams and Defiance County Historical Atlases:
including historical maps of local communities.
Obituary Index:
from Bryan & other Williams County newspapers. Find the
information to request a copy of a local newspaper obituary.
Photographic archives:
our archives contains over 500 local history photographs which can
be reproduced upon request.
Family history files:
over 1000 Williams County families have information files
available for research purposes.
Williams County Genealogical Society holdings: including
surname files.
Manuscript Files and Club Records:
including the Van Gundy historical files and various club and
business records. Visit our department for more information.
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The Local History
Center is open during the following hours:
Monday: 12:00 - 8:00
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 - 5:00
Closed Friday & Saturday
You can contact the Local History
Center by phone @
419.636.6734 (ext 275) or email:
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