Genealogy Resources
Explore the Genealogy Resources at the Norwell Public Library
We are here to support your genealogy research.
The Norwell Public Library Reference Department contains the “Norwell Collection,” a section of books and maps focusing on local history and families. The library also has the Norwell and South Scituate Town Reports dating back to 1864, Norwell Residents Lists back to 1967, and other historical resources. Please contact our Reference Department at 781-659-2015 x114 or zrath@norwell.ocln.org for more information.
Ancestry Library Edition Database: One of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the US & the UK, including census, vital, church, court and immigration records, as well as record collections from other areas.
This database is only accessible on the library computers via desktop icon.
Additional Genealogy Resources
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Norwell Historical Society
Jacobs Farmhouse Museum
4 Jacobs Lane
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-1888 -
Norwell Historical Commission
Norwell Town Offices
345 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-8072 -
Norwell Town Clerk
Norwell Town Offices
345 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-8072 -
Plymouth County Registry of Deeds
50 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-9200 -
Massachusetts Historical Society
1154 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-536-1608 -
Massachusetts State Archives
220 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
617-727-2816 -
National Archives at Boston
380 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
866-406-2379 [toll free] -
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-536-5740 -
USGenWeb Project
Free online genealogy resources that are organized by state and county.