Cemeteries
SLCHA has bound copies of surveys for most county cemeteries. Some of these contain information on burials that was not available when later surveys were done. Online resources can be consulted at:
Newspapers
Digitized versions of many northern New York historical newspapers are provided by the Northern New York Library Network to enhance access to the region’s unique local history. The online collection consists of more than 11 million pages from all over NYS.
Several newspapers from St Lawrence County can also be searched at the Fulton, New York History site.
Town Historians
Town historians maintain collections of records and other materials related to their particular village, town, or city.
The contact information for the County Historian and Town Historian can be found by contacting the St. Lawrence County Clerk’s Office or the specific Town Clerk of that area.
Vital Records
County birth, marriage, and death records are maintained by the various town clerks. Since New York State only mandated that vital records be kept by the towns in 1880, towns generally have few records prior to that year.
The contact information for the County Clerk and Town Clerks can be found in this document published by the St Lawrence County Clerk’s Office.
St. Lawrence County Clerk
Address: 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315-379-2217
The County Clerk maintains records such as censuses, naturalization records, marriages, divorces, and land and tax records. For more details and access to resources, visit Family Search.
Surrogate Clerk’s Office
Address: 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
Phone: 315-379-2217
The Surrogate Clerk’s Office handles records such as wills, probate information, and more. Many of these records are available online through Family Search.
Have a Question?
For more information, please contact the Engagement & Advancement Coordinator at (315) 386-8133 or via email at engagement@slcha.org.