Family History Services
Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from?
What they did and how they lived? Whether you are just
starting to research your family history or are already well down
the path of tracing your ancestry we can help you in your
search.
Registrars
The
Family History Centre in the Registration Office in Perth
offers assisted searches by experienced staff who will help you
find the information you require. A search can also be booked
at the AK Bell Library or at one of the area registration offices
in Pitlochry, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Auchterarder or Kinross.
Local Studies
The
Local Studies department of the AK Bell Library in Perth has
finding tools such as the International Genealogical Index (IGI),
the in-house newspaper index, the local directories and the map
collection covering three hundred years. Ancestry websites
are available free of charge and half price vouchers can be bought
for Scotland's people website.
Council archive
Visit
Perth & Kinross Council Archive in the A K Bell Library to
find out more about your ancestors and how they lived. The Archive
holds the records of Perth & Kinross Council and its
predecessors, as well as records of various individuals, families,
estates, businesses and local clubs and societies.
Bereavement Services
Bereavement Services hold the burial registers for Perth and
Kinross at Perth Crematorium. Burial records can be searched
to obtain the location and interments of a particular grave. The
majority of the registers date from 1900 but a few earlier records
are also available.
Heritage Service
The
Heritage Service, through its facilities at Perth Museum &
Art Gallery, the Fergusson Gallery and Alyth Museum, holds
collections of objects and information associated with the history
of Perth and Kinross from earliest times to the present
day.
For further information please download our booklet
'Keekin for Kin' [PDF: 2.7MB] a guide to researching your
Family History in Perth and Kinross.
