Genealogy Library Services and Queries
Research & Photocopy Queries:
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Requested research is done by experienced volunteers of the Monroe County Historical Society Genealogy Library at the Research Rates listed below.
Please send queries, copy requests, and a $10 minimum pre-payment to:
Monroe County Historical Society
ATTN. Genealogy Library
202 East Sixth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408or to genealogy@monroehistory.org
Remember to state your surface mail address so copies can be sent to you, and include your e-mail address and phone number, so that we can contact you with clarification questions during the research..
Telephone: (812)355-5588. The Genealogy Library is available by phone only when staffed (Tues through Sat 10-4). Minor queries and requests can be handled by staff as a free service according to time available.
- Email requests to genealogy@monroehistory.org, including general family research, copies of estate settlements, wills, land records (including mortgages), etc. are welcome. Please put the following phrase in the subject line: "Genealogy - Attention Library."
Historical Society Publications may be purchased in print or CD format.
- Research is $10 per hour. Please specify any dollar limits on research.
- A $10 minimum must be paid before research begins. This will be deducted from the total charge for research, copying and mailing.
- Copies of Deed Records are $1 per deed of 2 pages or less plus $1 for each additional page (example page)
- Probate/Court Records are $1 per page
The charges for the research, copy costs, and postage/mailing charges, less the $10 minimum, will be billed when you receive your requested materials.
