WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Westminster, Massachusetts
RESEARCH
                                
The Westminster Historical Society maintains a collection of resources for research at their
headquarters at 110 Main Street in Westminster.  The collection focuses on all aspects of
Westminster’s history - its citizens, businesses, organizations and the land which makes up the
town.  Use of the Library resources here by you is free.

Material does not circulate but photocopying is available at the discretion of Historical Society
staff.  Laptop computers are allowed.  The Historical Society has regular weekly hours (see
Contact Us), and other times by appointment.  If you have a special request, it is always helpful
to call the Curator, Betsy Hannula, 978-874-0430 or email BetsyHannula@gmail.com

You may also submit a research request to the Society, and a staff person will do the research
for you.  Download the forms on this site - RESEARCH REQUEST FORM or GENEALOGY
REQUEST FORM - fill it out, and send it to the Westminster Historical Society. (PO Box 177,
Westminster, MA 01473)

The more information you provide us, the easier the search will be.  There is a $20/hour fee for
research conducted by Society staff, estimated by the quarter hour.  Research fees apply
whether or not any relevant information is found.  If you have a limit on the amount of time you
want to pay for, please let us know.  We will include the bill with the results of the research.

GENERAL TOPICS RESEARCH
Click here to view the General Research Request Form

FAMILY RESEARCH
For genealogy research on a family, the Westminster Historical Society has the following
resources:
•        Biographical files and obituaries
•        Photographs of people, homes, businesses,
•        Industry and business archives
•        Published genealogies
•        Manuscripts
•        Subject files on local topics of interest
•        Documents from Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII
•        Vital Records for Westminster up to 1850
•        Cemetery Records
•        Some unique items such as diaries, account books

Click here for the Family Research Request Form

We do not have birth, death, or marriage certificates.  For those, we suggest you contact the;
Westminster Town Clerk
Town Hall, 11 South Street
Westminster, MA 01473.  

The Town Clerk's telephone number is 978-874-7406.  Be prepared to provide the names and
dates of the persons you are researching to order a copy of a certificate. It is usually helpful to
call ahead so the form will be ready for you.  All forms are $5.00 each.