Marcellus Free Library

Genealogy & Local History

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Ancestry Library

Provides access to a wide range of resources for genealogical and historical research. It includes all available records from the United States Census (1790-1940); military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more.

In library use only
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Newspaper Archive

** UPDATED 04/08/26 - Restoration of this database is still in progress. **

Syracuse newspapers can be found through the Advanced Search.

What’s currently available:

  • Search across the archive from main page or Advanced Search
  • Create new clippings
  • Download and share discoveries

These features are not yet restored:

  • Personal user accounts
  • Previously saved clippings tied to personal accounts still exist and will be restored once account functionality returns
  • Some publications

** END OF UPDATE **

A searchable archive of digital images and full text from newspapers in these states:

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District Of Columbia
  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

Included in the collection is a searchable archive of Syracuse newspapers from 1857 forward.

PDF icon General FAQs

Addition local history and genealogy resources can be accessed through the following organizations:

  • Marcellus Historical Society
    The Steadman House, 18 North St, Marcellus, NY 13108
  • Local History & Genealogy Department @ Central Library
    447 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
    Local History/Genealogy (LHG) is a research department specializing in the history of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York State, the New England States, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Librarians and materials are available to help answer a wide range of information needs from family history and genealogy to in-depth research on people, places and events in the Syracuse area.
    When visiting LHG be sure to have a valid Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) card.  Nonresident OCPL cards may be obtained at the Service Desk on the 1st floor.
  • Onondaga Historical Association (OHA)
    321 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202
    Home to over 1 million items such as of photographs, maps, newspaper articles, letters, and postcards OHA’s Research Center allows visitors to learn more about Onondaga County’s history through an engaging, hands on experience.
    Entrance Fees: Free for members, $7 for general public and $4 for students (school ID required) - All must show photo ID

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