St. Andrews, NB E5B 1Z1
Tel: 506-529-4248
Email: contact@ccarchives.ca
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The Charlotte County Archives are located in the old county jail (gaol), adjacent to the County Courthouse, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Houses in the Old Gaol, the Charlotte County Archives’ rich and varied collection reflects the diversity, experience and achievement of Charlotte County people. The collections date back to the late 18th century, and include thousands of original documents reflecting various individuals, groups and businesses, who have contributed to our social, cultural, economic and political life. Visitors to the archives have access to more than 5000 photographic images dating from the 1850s, manuscripts and these, Charlotte County newspapers, maps and architectural drawings, letters, diaries and ships-logs. Our reference room includes family histories, a small research library and microfilm readers. The Charlotte County Archives, a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1975.The Archives has occupied the Old Gaol since 1982, and the building is provided by the Province of New Brunswick. The Province also supports us financially; however, to provide better service, we depend on friends and supporters to help cover operating costs. Donations are gratefully accepted and receipts for income tax purposes are issued.
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The Charlotte County Courthouse - Built in the Classical-Revival style, the Charlotte County Courthouse is the best preserved example in New Brunswick of the typical mid-nineteenth century Maritime courthouse. It was completed in 1840, and designed by Thomas Berry; the building has a royal coat of arms carved by Charles Kennedy in 1858. In the early years of its history, the Courthouse was the focal point for community activities such as elections, fairs, parades and official visits. It is now the oldest courthouse still in continuous use. It is open to the public when the Court of Queen’s Bench is not sitting. It was declared a National Historic Site in 1983.
| Researchers are welcome to utilize the microfilm readers for such things are search through county newspapers, Land Grants/Petitions, ect. |
| The holdings of the archives cover a wide range of subjects... Local and Family Histories, Land Records, Maps, Probate Records, Deeds and Indentures, Census Records, Family Records, Business Records, Photographs, Church Records, Cemetery Records, Tombstone Inscriptions, Obituaries, Passenger List, Loyalist Records, Newspapers, “Project Preservation” Records |