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Ancestry Library Edition
The library edition of the popular genealogical search engine Ancestry.com.
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Missing something on our new site?
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Can we help with your family history?
Email us at
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Oxford Directories
Search the Oxford directories to find information on historic businesses and citizens.
Oxford County Genealogy Index (1793-1858)
The Oxford County Genealogy Records Database is a collection of genealogical records from various sources, such as: parish registers, local history books, marriage bonds, wills, etc.,
1852 Oxford Gazetteer by Thomas S. Shenston.
Read and search the 1852 Oxford Gazetteer by Thomas S. Shenston made available by the Internet Archive.
Directory of Oxford 1857-1858
The Directory of Oxford is a searchable database of citizens, merchants and businessmen throughout the County of Oxford
1862 County of Oxford Gazetteer and general business directory
Search and explore this gazetteer to learn about the businesses in Oxford of 1862.
1881 Oxford County Directory
A complete alphabetical list of business man and private citizens, published by Crotty & Dart
1870 Oxford County Gazetteer & Directory
Explore citizens and businesses of this period.