The Historical Society of Montgomery County offers research services for those who are unable to make the trip to visit our research library and archives in person.
Be advised that there are often fees associated with your research request. Below are some of the more frequent requests and associated costs:
Family History Research
Standard research fees for those searching for genealogical material are $25 per hour, plus $.025 per paper copy and/or $0.50 per microfilm copy that supports the evidence found. IF mailed out of the US, postage will be added. PLEASE be sure to include in your request the information desired (be as specific as possible) and directions as the limit of the number of hours you wish for us to complete the research. After you send your request, a researcher will respond with an approximate cost and a request for a deposit of $25.00 for the first hour of research.
Marriages 1843-1907, and Deaths 1803-1815, 1843-1909
From Newspaper Microfilm.
- Up to 5 names, $5.00 plus $0.50 per copy
- Up to 10 names, $10.00 plus $0.50 per copy (maximum of 10 names)
County Civil Births and Deaths 1893-1915 and County Civil Marriage Licenses 1885-1943
From Microfilm.
- Up to 5 names, $5.00 plus $0.50 per copy
- Up to 10 names, $10.00 plus $0.50 per copy (maximum of 10 names)
Other Research Fees
- Short search of 2 items or 20 minutes - $8.50 plus $0.50 per copy
- Short search up to 5 items of 40 minutes - $17.00 plus $0.50 per copy