West Dunbartonshire Libraries have large collections of materials relating to family history research. Due to the specialised nature of genealogical research, the resources are mainly concentrated in one main library - in this case, Dumbarton Library; but Clydebank Library also has a basic collection. Some important sources are:
We have now put some detailed information here about how to trace your family tree, with emphasis on Scottish sources. We point out those aspects that can be successfully tackled using the materials available in Dumbarton Library, and what you can achieve on the Internet in any of our libraries. The guide is not yet complete, but some major features are.
Here is a link to the Introductory Remarks page. You are advised to read this first. You will find further links there to pages on specific types of genealogical sources such as Birth Certificates, the Census and so on.
Contact:
(General enquiries plus Dumbarton and Vale of Leven areas)
Dumbarton Library
(Local Studies Section)
Strathleven Place
Dumbarton
G82 1BD
Tel: 01389 608965
E-mail an enquiry to dumbarton.local.history@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact:
(Clydebank area enquiries only)
Clydebank Library
(Reference Section)
Dumbarton Road
Clydebank
G81 1XH
Tel: 01389 738692
Clydebank Library: Tel: 0141 952 1416/8765
E-mail an enquiry to clydebank.local.history@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
