When You Visit The Genealogy Room In Person:
All visitors to the genealogy room are required to sign the guest register located at the desk in the genealogy room. Sign-in includes name, address, phone and research interest.

Visitors using this room may not take personal items, such as purses, bags, folders, etc. into the room. Pencils and pads of paper are permitted. All other articles should be locked in the lockers provided. The library staff is not responsible for storing or caring for personal items.

Basic Research Requests
If you are unable to visit our library in person, the genealogy staff will do genealogy searches for out of area researchers. There is a charge of $10, payable in advance. For this charge, the staff will search for one name. All requests must be in writing with names and dates, if known, specified; and accompanied by a check for the correct amount. Searches will not be made in advance of payment. The charge covers the search, postage and up to 10 copies. Email requests to: genealogy@marshallpublib.org

In-Depth Research
The genealogy staff will also do ‘in-depth searches’ for out of the area researchers. The charge is $10 per hour, minimum of 2 hours, payable in advance. Please include names, dates and pertinent information in your request. Send all requests to genealogy@marshallpublib.org

All fees and charges are for the service of searching and are non-refundable. The Marshall Public Library cannot guarantee to find the requested material.