Pequot Library is known for its outstanding collection of materials on genealogy and local history. Researchers are provided with a broad choice of printed materials relating to New England, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, other mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. In addition, the collection offers published family histories, lineage society resources, military histories, ethnic genealogy, and a good selection of genealogy finding aids. Patrons are offered access to both free and subscription internet sites at the computer stations located on the Main Floor of the Library.

Genealogy Roundtables

Join us on Saturday, September 8 at 10 am for the first Genealogy Roundtable of the new season!

Pequot Library sponsors a monthly Genealogy Roundtable from September through May at 10am on the second Saturday of each month. Join genealogists Betty Oderwald and Bill Stansfield who will help answer your questions and suggest new sources and strategies for research. Participants are encouraged to share their research experiences and findings. On occasion the Roundtable will begin with a short talk by one of the Genealogists.

Genealogy Websites

Civil War Genealogy

April 2011 is the beginning of Pequot Library's commemoration of the 150^thAnniversary of the American Civil War. The Genealogy & Local History Department has a good collection of Civil War materials. These resources are only available by appointment. Please call  or email Robyn Filippone at 203-259-0346 ext. 16 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

War of 1812 Genealogy

The War of 1812 affected sailors in Connecticut and, although there were no actual battles in the Fairfield/Southport area, many individuals were involved. Pequot Library has a selection of materials which are only available by appointment. Please call or email Robyn Filippone at 203-259-0346 ext. 16 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

As part of the Special Collections, access to the Genealogy and Local History Collection is limited. When Pequot’s professional genealogist is in, the collection is available and can be browsed. When the genealogist is not in, items can be paged by the staff and used upstairs in the Main Reading Room. A member of the staff will ask you to fill out a form and will ask to hold your driver’s license or a credit card until you have completed your research. The form includes name and address, phone number, email and what is being researched.

Make a donation to the Library in memory of longtime genealogist Rod MacKenzie.