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Essex & Community Historical Research Society

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Essex & Community Historical Research Society

Essex & Community Historical Research SocietyEssex & Community Historical Research SocietyEssex & Community Historical Research Society
Home
About Us
  • About Us
  • Board and Staff
  • Newsletters
  • Photo Album
History
Resources
  • Resources
  • Collections
More
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • Newsletters
    • Photo Album
  • History
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Collections
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board and Staff
    • Newsletters
    • Photo Album
  • History
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Collections

ABOUT US

Who We Are

The Essex & Community Historical Research Society is a non-profit, charitable organization that is dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich history of Essex and surrounding communities within Essex County.

Our Purpose

We are dedicated to preserving the history of the town of Essex and surrounding communities of Essex County. We research and document such information and provide accommodations for their safekeeping. ECHRS encourages historical and genealogical research and we also provide public access to our archives. 

What We Offer

  • Local and County history files
  • Local and County records and books
  • Family tree collections and DNA tests
  • Municipal records
  • Maps
  • Photocopier and scanner
  • Essex District High School history and collection
  • Books of records: birth, death, marriages, voters lists, land deeds, year books, and more
  • Meeting  space, with kitchen facilities, are available for groups
  • Class tours for all grades

Support Us

Join our Annual Membership

All members pay $25 and gain access to our newsletters, events, and we will help you discover your family tree! Send us an email or visit us in person to join today.

Find your Ancestors

Learn about different ancestry kits and explore your family history with our research specialists. We use your genealogy information to build your family tree!

Read the "The Three Rs of Essex"

Books are on sale for $20, copies available only at ECHRS. Come by and meet the author, Laurie Kowtiuk! 

Essex & Community Historical Research Society

18 Gordon Ave., Essex, ON N8M 2M4, CA

(519) 962-9597

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