Projects

Delving into Wood County's rich past

A vintage map of Wood County spread out on a wooden table with genealogical notes.

A vintage map of Wood County spread out on a wooden table with genealogical notes.

Cemetery Survey

Documenting gravestones across local cemeteries

Volunteers carefully photographing weathered headstones under a sunny sky.

Volunteers carefully photographing weathered headstones under a sunny sky.

Close-up of old family letters and photographs spread out on a desk.

Close-up of old family letters and photographs spread out on a desk.

A researcher using a magnifying glass to examine historical documents in the genealogy room.

A researcher using a magnifying glass to examine historical documents in the genealogy room.

Digital Index

Building searchable records online

A sepia-toned photograph of early Wood County settlers gathered outside a rustic wooden cabin.

A sepia-toned photograph of early Wood County settlers gathered outside a rustic wooden cabin.

Heritage

Snapshots capturing Wood County’s rich genealogical past.

Close-up of handwritten family records and old census documents spread on a wooden table.

Close-up of handwritten family records and old census documents spread on a wooden table.

Black and white portrait of a pioneer family standing proudly in front of their homestead.

Black and white portrait of a pioneer family standing proudly in front of their homestead.

Vintage map of Wood County highlighting early settlement areas with delicate gold accents.

Vintage map of Wood County highlighting early settlement areas with delicate gold accents.

Location

Visit our genealogy room at the Quitman Public Library to dive into Wood County's rich history.

Address

121 N. Main St.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9-5

Address

Quitman Public Library

Hours

Sat 10-2