The Republican Archives
A searchable archive of back issues of the Garrett County Republican from 1877-2016. This is the result of a collaborative digitization effort between the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, the Sincell Family, and the Garrett County Historical Society, all of whom contributed time and funding towards making this archive a reality. Scanning was conducted by the Maryland State Archive, using materials obtained from the Enoch Pratt Free Library. All materials are hosted on the Internet Archive.
The Glades Star
A searchable archive of back issues of the Garrett County Glades Star from 1941-2014. This is the result of a collaborative digitization effort between the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County and the Garrett County Historical Society, who contributed time and funding towards making this archive a reality. Scanning was conducted by the Internet Archive, using materials obtained from the Ruth Enlow Library. All materials are hosted on the Internet Archive.
Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake Vacation Guides
A searchable archive of promotional materials dating back to the 1950s promoting tourism in Garrett County, Maryland and Deep Creek Lake. This effort was made possible with the generous support of Garrett County Public Schools and the Garrett County Historical Society. All materials are hosted on the Internet Archive
Garrett County Graves
A searchable two-volume work compiled by the Youghiogheny Glades Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution between 1987 and 2004 containing listings for all known cemeteries and their gravestones during that period in Garrett County.
Western Maryland's Historical Library
Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties in Western Maryland have a rich and diverse history. View images from the collections of the libraries, historical societies and individuals in the three counties. There are photographs, newspaper articles and indexes, rare books and more. Made possible with the support of the Western Maryland Regional Library.
Miscellaneous Yearbooks from Garrett County Schools
A searchable collection of yearbooks from such schools as Oakland High School, Grantsville High School and Accident High School.
Online Obituary Database
Our online searchable database is made up of obituaries, death notices or other death articles scanned from The Republican newspaper’s microfilm issues located at The Ruth Enlow Library’s Oakland branch. The Republican was established in 1877 and we are beginning at the beginning; March of 1877 to be exact. We will continuously add new information as we work to expand our online collection. But we do ask for your patience as it takes time to search, scan, edit, and load each item. We hope this database will assist you in your genealogy and local history research.
Feather Family History
A genealogy of the Feather family, specifically the lines descended from Frank and Leo Feather
Using Our Resources
The Genealogy & Local Information Collection at the Main Library in Oakland is open to the public during the library's regular operating hours. A photocopier, a microfilm reader (which can also function as a microfiche reader), a scanner and a designated genealogy public computer are available for your use. Please check our Library Policies for a list of copy prices. Before planning a trip to our library we recommend visiting our website for current information regarding closings.
Sample of In-House Collections
Our collection focuses on resources relating to Garrett County with materials also available on surrounding areas in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The following is just a sampling of the resources located in this collection. Please refer to our catalog in order to search for specific titles and family histories.
- "The Republican" newspaper since 1877 on microfilm
- "Mountain Democrat" newspaper for selected years on microfilm
- Town Histories
- Vertical File (newspaper clippings, brochures, etc.)
- County Histories
- "Glades Star" (a quarterly publication of the Garrett County Historical Society)
- Census Records on Microfilm, through HeritageQuest Online, and using Ancestry.com Library Edition (in library only)
- 1940 Census
- Military Lots map
- Yearbooks
- Maryland's Garrett County Graves by the DAR
- History of Western Maryland by Scharf
- Gortner News Index Compact Discs
- Gortner News CDs
- Gortner News -Year order
- Gortner News - ID order
(Unfortunately, the collection contains no city directories and little to no original photographs. If you are interested in these items please contact the Garrett County Historical Society at 301-334-3226.)
Unable to visit our Library?
When sending correspondence, please be as detailed as possible with your question(s) and remember to include your name, mailing address, and daytime phone number. If you have an e-mail address, please include that as well. The staff cannot conduct genealogical research for patrons but we will search library resources in an attempt to answer specific questions. If an answer cannot be found, we will assist you in locating other institutions, websites, and/or knowledgeable people who may be of help.
Other Resources
(available inside the library only)
Garrett County Historical Society
(301-334-3226)
Walking Tours of Oakland from the Garrett County Historical Society
(created by John MacGowan)
Vital Records Information
1880 US census
State and County Records
Census Records
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1920 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1910 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1900 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1890 Special Census Schedules
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1880 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1880 Maryland Special Census
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1880 Mortality Schedule
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1880 - 1870 Mortality Schedule
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1870 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1870 Maryland Special Census
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1860 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1860 Maryland Special Census
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1860 - 1850 Mortality Schedule
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1850 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1850 Maryland Special Census
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1840 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1830 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1820 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1810 Federal Census Population Schedules
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1800 Federal Census Population Schedules
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Email: genealogy@relib.net
Postal Mail:
Ruth Enlow Library
Board of Trustees
6 N Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-3996
Fax: 301-334-4152