Connect with Your Past in our Genealogy Library
We are drawn to our family history for many reasons.
It’s natural to want to know about family members who came before us.
Learning about our ancestors helps us understand where we came from and our cultural heritage, giving us a stronger sense of self and belonging. Moreover, family history allows us to keep traditions and stories alive for future generations.
The Henry County Museum’s genealogy library is a treasure trove for family history enthusiasts.
Most of our archival collections are not available online.
If you are using online ancestry services, you’re sure to find that our library can help verify essential details or help find that missing piece of your family history puzzle.
In our genealogy library, located in the museum’s entrance in the Adair Annex, you’ll have access to rare records, gain expert guidance, and discover historical insights to help you understand the world your ancestors lived in.
A partial list of our library resources.
Our historical archives range from 1835 to the mid-1950s. For more recent records, check with the Henry County Courthouse.
Birth records
Marriage licenses
Funeral records and obituaries
Probate records and wills
Church records
Cemetary records
School records and yearbooks
Books and files about notable people
Business directories
People who served in World War I and II
Phone books
Property transactions and deeds
Tax records: personal property, real estate, and delinquent
Plat books
Maps (cemeteries, one-room schools, etc.)
Newspaper clippings, advertising, and access to searchable newspapers
Scrapbooks
Jail records
Henry County Clerk’s record of people admitted to the State Hospital for the Insane
Record of patients with tuberculosis
When you’re ready to unravel your family’s history, we’ll gladly help you.
Our experienced genealogy volunteers are available by appointment from 1 PM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Friday.
To make an appointment, please call us at (660) 885-8414 or fill out the form on this page. We look forward to assisting you!
