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Genealogy Query Instruction

Click Here for a printable PDF form you can fill it out online, print it and mail it to the address below (143 KB)

Complete the form, fill out as much information as you can, print and mail along with your payment to:

Steele Memorial Library
Genealogy Department
101 East Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901


Genealogical research rates are as follows:

  • One obituary photocopy with a known date of death, or other newspaper item with a known date of publication is $5.00

  • A fee of $15.00/hour for other genealogical research, or in-depth searches.

  • More complicated and lengthy requests will be billed according to our hourly rate of $15. We must first receive your written consent or contact you and receive your permission before we will conduct such additional research.
  • Vague or imprecise queries are likely to remain unanswered. Upon request, we will send you a list of local researchers who, for fee, may also be able to help you.



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