Research Library & Genealogy Resources

The Clinton County History Center maintains an extensive Research Library supporting genealogy, Clinton County history, and Quaker (Society of Friends) history. Whether you’re beginning your family history journey or working on advanced research, our collections and volunteers can help.

Policies

Archives

The Clinton County History Center research library maintains a comprehensive collection of genealogy materials. The archives also include photographs, scrapbooks, manuscripts, township ledgers, club and organization records, topical files, historic building information, and school, business, and church/meeting records.

These collections are intended to advance knowledge and may be made accessible to serious students and scholars for research. Access is secondary to preservation and is granted at the discretion of the executive director. To inquire about access, please contact the History Center by phone or email prior to your visit.

Research Requests

For research requests regarding Clinton County history (not related to genealogy), please contact the History Center at (937) 382-4684 or via email at info@clintoncountyhistory.org.

Genealogical Research

Requests for genealogical research should be sent via email to info@clintoncountyhistory.org or in writing to:

The Clinton County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 529
Wilmington, OH 45177

Research inquiries are handled by volunteers who are onsite 2–3 days per week. We strive to answer short, clear, and direct questions. A $25 donation is requested per research inquiry. Donations support preservation supplies and needed equipment. Volunteers do not receive monetary compensation.

Requests should include:

Your Full Name
Mailing Address
Email Address
Phone Number
Reason for request (describe who or what you are researching).
Copy of your Pedigree Chart or Family Group Sheet, if available, to show prior research.
$0.25 per page for copies, if more than 10 pages are requested or sent.

For more extensive research, you may wish to contact a professional researcher.

Room Rental and Photography Policies

Photography:

The Clinton County History Center provides images for a single-use, specific project or production. Images may not be resold, licensed, rented, or reused in any other production or purpose beyond the originally specified use. All photographic reproduction requests must be submitted to the executive director. A $10 use fee applies per photograph, plus reproduction costs. The History Center reserves the right to deny any request.

Room Rental – Davids Conference & Community Room
Business Hours: Wednesday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Available for organization meetings and educational purposes/programming at $25 per hour.
The room accommodates approximately 90 people.
Includes kitchenette (fridge, microwave, sink, dishes), chairs, tables, tablecloths (if needed), climate-controlled heating and A/C, private restrooms, and a secluded space.
Rental prices reflect increased sanitization and safety costs.

Non-Business Hours: Please contact us to discuss availability.

The History Center reserves the right to refuse any rental request.