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Lambton County Archives

Lambton County Archives is the archival centre for genealogical and local history research in the County of Lambton. We preserve and make accessible historical and family documents for researchers.

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Getting Here

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787 Broadway Street, Box 3100
Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0
519-845-5426
1-866-324-6912
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Hours

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
The Archives is closed all Holiday Weekends.

Admission

Non Members $5
Members Free
Membership provides you with free admission and reduced rates for copying, printing and scanning.
Become a member

For the health and consideration of staff and fellow patrons, please avoid using scented products before visiting the Archives.

What You Can See & Do Here

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Research Guides

Are you interested in genealogy or local history but don't know where to start? The Archives has created online Research Guides to help new genealogists and local historians.

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Family Files

We have thousands of files organized by family surname in our collection. Files may contain family trees, family group sheets, letters, wills, and newspaper clippings.
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Local Newspapers

We actively collect newspapers from our community. They are accessible on microfilm in our reading room and the most recent issues are in paper form in our storage vault.

Land Records

Land records document the owner of a particular piece of land and can be useful when tracking ancestors or understanding how a neighbourhood was formed.

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Cemetery Records

We have cemetery transcriptions from cemeteries in Lambton, Kent, Middlesex, and Huron Counties.
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Ancestry Library

Visitors can access this amazing online research tool within our facility. Thousands of databases from all over the world contain records to help you uncover your family tree.

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Upcoming Events

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Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival

October 14th and 15th, 2017 - This year's Fall Colour & Craft Festival features over 90 craftspeople in two locations. Stop by to start your holiday shopping.

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