The Starr Library has assisted The Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Learn more about conducting genealogical and local history research at Starr Library here.
Church and cemetery records
Genealogies, in both book and CD form
Abstracts of wills, marriages, and deaths
Notebooks compiled by respected historians and genealogists
Surname and building resource files
Books on the history of Rhinebeck and the surrounding area
There are also a number of resources available on microfilm. A microfilm reader provides the ability to print, scan, and save the images. Available items include:
The Rhinebeck Gazette (1842 – 1990)
State and federal Census information
Rare documents of local and national interest
In addition to all of the above, the collection also houses over a thousand maps drawn by Frank Teal, Rhinebeck surveyor during the early part of the 20th century. An index of these maps can be found here.