Did you know you can check out books from the Genealogy Library? We keep a revolving collection of books here for those who enjoy visiting this branch. Books at the main library can also be placed on hold to be picked up from the Genealogy Library branch!

The library is located on the corner of 8th Street and Ash Avenue in Duncan, Oklahoma. The building is a former location of the Duncan Public Library, and it sits to the east of Universal Fidelity Life Insurance building, which is also a former location of the Duncan Public Library (now located on Highway 81).

Kristi and Jan update the Facebook page with helpful tips, and links to genealogy resources as well as updates with unexpected closures.

All known cemeteries in the county have been canvased and indexed. Last updates are from around 2007.

This is an incomplete collection of 57 volumes from the years 1924 to 2015

Voter Records

The Genealogy Library provides access to several databases for you to do your own independent research.

The Genealogy Library has multiple Microfilm and Microfiche readers--one of which has the ability to print. We have computers available for you to do your research, and you are able to print and make copies for a fee. The Memory Lab is equipped with various equipment to help digitize, convert, and preserve your memories.

Assisting you with your research and providing instruction on how to use our resources, equipment, and accessing our databases is always a FREE service!

The Librarian is also willing to do some limited research for you.

The ability to hold on to important things like photographs, letters, scrapbooks, and journals can be overwhelming. In the Memory Lab, you will be able to convert your cherished items into a digital format that you can upload to your personal storage device or to a cloud-based system. At the Genealogy Library, you will be able to create your own digital archive that you can share with others and pass down to future generations.

The KIC BookEdge System is a user-friendly, scanner that will allow you to create a digital file of your memories. The touchscreens allow you to adjust and crop exactly what you are wanting to be scanned while the scanner itself will protect the spines of your valuable items like memory books and scrapbooks by allowing you to drape the items over the edge of the scanner. It will also adjust for thicker items.

You are able to insert a USB device into the system in order to save your digital memories; you can also enter your E-mail address to have them sent to you or have the documents uploaded to your phone, tablet or other Wi-Fi enabled device using the SmartDoc.

Complete with turntable, CD recorder, cassette player, computer interface, and AM/FM tuner. Drop your record on the three-speed turntable, place a blank audio CD-R or CD-RW in the CD drive and hit record – transferring your music collection into a digital, portable format couldn't be simpler! In addition to CD recording, the LP-R660-PB also features a built-in cassette player and an AM/FM tuner.

The LP-R660-PB includes a USB output to connect to a computer. Record albums, CDs radio or cassette to your Mac or Windows software, and add the files to your music library to bring along anywhere.

This information is taken from: http://audio.teac.com/product/lp-r660usb-pb/

Convert your VHS tapes into DVDs using this equipment. Remember to bring your own DVD-R! We also have a VHS re-winder for your convenience.

We have a 3.5 floppy drive available for use if you would like to read those papers you wrote in college!

“Fully Automated Digitizer to Convert Old 8mm and Super 8 Movie Reels Into Digital Videos Support up to 5" reels and 720P”

• A fully automated apparatus to digitize 8 and Super 8 Movie Reels (NO SOUND)
• Frame-by-Frame digitizing for high-quality digital conversion
• Stand-alone machine, no computer, no software or Drivers are required
• Scans and directly saves digital movies into SD/SDHC cards (32GB max, not included)
• Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 720P
• Compatible with all Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems
• Playback to TV's using the included TV Cable

This information is taken from https://www.wolverinedata.com/products/new-wolverine-8mm-and-super-8

This 1 to 1 duplicator will make copies of DVDs, so you are able to share your digital home movies with family members or to make back-up copies you can safely store. Requires you to bring blank RW discs.

The Stephens County Genealogical Society, Inc. was formed in April 1983 and was incorporated on June 22, 1983. The organization received the 501 (c) (3) designation in August 1985. The purpose of the organization is to collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about genealogy and related historical information, to help others gather genealogical information, and to encourage accuracy and thoroughness in research and documentation.

The Genealogical Society adopted a tiered system of membership to reward members who wish to contribute more. The chart to the left explains what you get for the amount you pay, but if you have any questions, a membership brochure can be downloaded by clicking the image above. Library staff and other society members are also happy to answer your questions about joining the Society.

The SCGS fundraising event for the Genealogy Library takes place in February. Participants typically donate and serve their specialty desserts to ticket holders. These desserts are judged by a panel of judges, and those who are participating are welcome to enter items as individuals, friends or family teams, community organizations, businesses, or restaurants! Look for more info to be posted on our Social Media! Sign-up details, rules, and sign-up form that can be picked up from either library (DPL or GenLib) beginning in January!

These are databases and links to resources that you may find helpful in your quest to discover more about your family’s history. If you need information about your Duncan Public Library card number or 4 digit PIN, visit or call

580.255.0636

DNA Painter is a website for genealogists and family history enthusiasts who have taken an autosomal DNA test.

Interpreting test results can be a challenge. DNA Painter helps by providing a platform where you can:

• Take stock of what you already know about your family line by building or importing a tree.
• Use the amount of DNA you share with matches (measured in centiMorgans) to look at how you might be related to them with interactive tools
• Try chromosome mapping to visualize the actual segments of DNA you share with matches to deduce which parts of your DNA you inherited from specific ancestors in your tree.

in order to access the free maps, you will need to enter your email address into the pop-up box.

The SCGS fundraising event for the Genealogy Library takes place in February. Participants typically donate and serve their specialty desserts to ticket holders. These desserts are judged by a panel of judges, and those who are participating are welcome to enter items as individuals, friends or family teams, community organizations, businesses, or restaurants! Look for more info to be posted on our Social Media! Sign-up details, rules, and sign-up form that can be picked up from either library (DPL or GenLib) beginning in January!

The Sweet Treats Fundraiser this year raised $4,000 for a new disabilities ramp at the Stephens County Genealogy Library. Jan Cole said the sweets competition not only allowed bakers to show off their specialty made treats, but to network with the public. The two-hour event brought nearly 20 tables filled with treat samples for community members to taste, before a panel of judges took their turn to award prizes to their favorites. Judges included Lawrence Wheeler, Julie McKinney, Loisdawn Jones and Jason McPherson. Tanya Case said there were 17 entrants to the bake-off. She said each entry brought a “wow” factor to their table with their bite-size samples. “The event was chaired by Mr. Robert Teague, a member of the Stephens County Genealogy Society board of directors,” she said. As the fundraiser came to a close, awards were given out to the following participants: First place went to Sacha De Payes for her Sweet Passion; second place went to McKinna Jiles with Kinna’s Confections for her Cookie Butter and third place went to Hollie Harkins with Hollie’s Sweets & More for her Cupid’s Dream Cake Trifle. Best Decorated Table and the People’s Choice Award went to Hollie Harkins with Hollie’s Sweets & More. Case said the Stephens County Genealogy Society’s Board of Directors is thankful for everyone who entered the bake-off, as well as everyone who attended, the judges and to those who provided sponsorships. For more information, contact at 580-467-5190 or visit the Stephens County Genealogy Library, located at at 321 N. 8th in Duncan. The Genealogy Library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

In June 2021, KSWO featured the library’s Brown Bag Lunch. The topics discussed were the Tulsa Massacre, and the history of Juneteenth.

April 2021 feature by the Duncan Banner about our renovations and ribbon-cutting

I often forget that not everybody I talk to has extensive genealogy experience because most of the people I interact with do have the knowledge and probably know more than I do. This is just a reminder for those who are unsure of themselves to ask questions and to keep it simple.

Always start with yourself—the golden rule and then pick either your father or mother’s side. Do one at a time so you don’t become frustrated. That’s not saying at some point you won’t become frustrated—it is genealogy after all. But this should be something you enjoy unless you are doing it for someone else and then it shouldn’t be so important to you as if it were your ancestor. Although helping others with their research can be every bit as engrossing—sometimes more so—than your own search. Just remember to step away every once in awhile to catch your breath and regroup. Until next time.

-Kristi