Local History & Genealogy Research Request Form

The Massillon Public Library accepts online requests for local history and genealogy information. Please fill in the following form completely. We will not begin research unless we have complete contact details. Please do NOT submit requests via postal mail. There is a limit of 10 requests per month.

Specify the exact information you would like to obtain (for example, the name/date/page from the Obituary Index). Please do not request “all” information about a certain person, family, or event.

Please allow up to 14 business days for us to process your request. We will respond to all requests in the order in which they were received.

Unfortunately, we can only fulfill requests for Massillon newspapers.
Requests for information from other cities cannot be processed. Please contact a library in that area for more information.

For other local history and genealogy inquiries, contact the Local History and Genealogy Department at 330-832-9831, ext. 325.

Local History & Genealogy Research Request

Specify the exact information you would like to obtain (for example, the name/date/page from the Obituary Index). Please do not request “all” information about a certain person, family, or event.

Please allow up to 14 business days for us to process your request. We will respond to all requests in the order in which they were received.

Unfortunately, we can only fulfill requests for Massillon newspapers. Requests for information from other cities cannot be processed. Please contact a library in that area for more information.

Your Contact Details

First name

Last name

Address

Phone

Who Are You Researching?

Full Name (Of Individual or Topic You are Researching)

Date/Page in Newspaper (if applicable)

Time Period (Month, Year)

Type of Record Requested

Additional Information (What do you about this person or topic so far?)

Book a Genealogist
By Appointment

Join our Local History & Genealogy Specialist, Christine Bowman, for a free 90-minute one-on-one consultation. (Appointment required).

Sessions will take place in the library’s Local History & Genealogy Room.

Free printing is included during your session (some limitations apply).

For more information or to reserve your appointment, contact Christine at bowmanch@massillonlibrary.org or 330-832-9831 x350.