Genealogy Research

Getting started with genealogy research? We can help! Here are some resources we have in our collection to get you started on researching families.  

Local Digital Resources 

Local Records

Held at the Newburyport Public Library. Selected materials available by request or ahead of your visit, by appointment.

Ancestor Records

  • First Settlers of Newbury 
  • Mary Adams Rolfe papers
  • Marcia E. Little papers
  • Yearbooks, Newburyport High School from 1919 to present
  • Street Directories 1808 to present (note: some years are unavailable)

Cemetery Records
List of Cemetery Maps available at the library by request or ahead of your visit, by appointment.

  • Old Hill Cemetery
  • Highland Cemetery
  • Belleville Cemetery
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
  • First Parish Burial Ground, Newbury MA 

Genealogical Databases 

Other Resources