Tel: (506) 529-4248

Contact: Janice Fairney
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Website: www.ccarchives.ca

How to find us:
From the West on Route 1, turn right at exit 25 onto Route 127 and follow it into St Andrews. You will be on Reed Avenue, which becomes Parr Street. Turn right onto Frederick Street.

From the East, on Route 1, take exit 39 and turn left unto Route 127 and follow it into St Andrews – You will be on Reed Avenue, which becomes Parr Street. Turn right onto Frederick Street.

Located in St Andrews by the Sea, the Charlotte County Archives began in 1975 and found a permanent home in the old Charlotte County Gaol in 1982. Founded by a group of volunteers known as the “Friends of the Charlotte County Historical Society”, the archives was created to preserve and organize historical documents relating to Charlotte County. It is affiliated with the Charlotte County Historical Society and its rich and varied collection reflects the diversity, experience and achievement of Charlotte County people.

The collection dates back to the 18th century and includes:

Thousands of original documents reflecting various individuals, groups and businesses who have contributed to our social, cultural, economic and political development.

Over 5,000 photographic images – dating from the 1850’s.

Manuscripts and theses.

Charlotte county newspapers.

Maps and architectural drawings.

Letters and logs.

The following will be of particular interest to the Irish:
Out of Ireland – May 22, 1999 – First published as a series in the Times –Globe June 9 to July 25, 1997. Mostly articles on history rather than genealogy. About 48 essays on Irish coming to New Brunswick.

In Search of Your British and Irish Roots- Angus Baxter 1982.

Surplus People- Jim Rees(2000) The Fitzwilliam Clearances and the coming of the STAR to St. Andrews in 1848.

Irish Immigrants in NB Census 1851- by Peter Toner.

Crown Land Grant Index Book – Minister of Natural Resources 1988.

R. C. Interment Records of St. Andrews.

St. Andrews Rural Cemetery Internment Records.

New Ireland Remembered- Essays edited by Peter Toner 1988.

Passengers to New Brunswick Custom House Records Saint John 1987.

Some Other Place… Than Here- Ron Rees (2000).

Book of Lists.

Passenger Lists of Susan, Star, William Henry.

Census Books 1851 (2 Volumes).

Census Books Microfilm 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901

The materials housed in the Charlotte County Archives can be viewed in the research room of the Old Gaol Museum. There is no charge but donations are accepted. Although we have support from the Province, we are a non-profit organization and money is needed for preservation and cataloguing as well as day-to-day operations. Donation forms are available on our website.