Genealogical Research Services
The Public Health Museum contains records that may be of interest to family members doing genealogical research for specific individuals who lived or worked at Tewksbury Hospital. Due to the nature and format of these records, seekers must request a search, which will then be conducted by museum staff and volunteers.
What We Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection consists of patient intake and discharge records, patient biographies, staff listings, and hospital census records dating from 1854 through the 1940s. We also maintain cemetery records for The Pines Cemetery and the No Name Cemetery off Livingston Street.
What We Do Not Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection does not include patient medical records, but general census information with limited information about disease or condition while at the institution. Patient medical records are held by the Tewksbury Hospital records department and anyone interested in those records would have to reach out to the records department directly. Those records are protected under HIPPA laws.
What the Records Contain:
The records contain personal information about the patient or staff member. Generally, but not always, the records give the individual’s name, patient number, age, sex, birthplace, disease or condition, occupation, date of admission, address, discharge date, address of nearest relative or friend, and in some instances, date of death and cemetery plot information.
Fees:
The genealogical research service fee includes a search of all pertinent records for information about an individual patient or staff member. If a record is found, copies of the information contained therein will be provided to the requester via email or paper copy. Fees must be paid prior to delivery of information. Due to the number of research requests we receive, please allow four to six weeks to process your results.
What We Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection consists of patient intake and discharge records, patient biographies, staff listings, and hospital census records dating from 1854 through the 1940s. We also maintain cemetery records for The Pines Cemetery and the No Name Cemetery off Livingston Street.
What We Do Not Have:
The Tewksbury Hospital collection does not include patient medical records, but general census information with limited information about disease or condition while at the institution. Patient medical records are held by the Tewksbury Hospital records department and anyone interested in those records would have to reach out to the records department directly. Those records are protected under HIPPA laws.
What the Records Contain:
The records contain personal information about the patient or staff member. Generally, but not always, the records give the individual’s name, patient number, age, sex, birthplace, disease or condition, occupation, date of admission, address, discharge date, address of nearest relative or friend, and in some instances, date of death and cemetery plot information.
Fees:
The genealogical research service fee includes a search of all pertinent records for information about an individual patient or staff member. If a record is found, copies of the information contained therein will be provided to the requester via email or paper copy. Fees must be paid prior to delivery of information. Due to the number of research requests we receive, please allow four to six weeks to process your results.
Fee |
# of Individuals |
Estimated Research Hours |
$40 |
1-2 individuals to research |
1-2 hours |
$60 |
3-4 individuals to research |
3-4 hours |
$80+ |
5+ individuals to research |
5+ hours |
Please Note: Those who submit a genealogy research service request are paying for museum staff and volunteers to conduct research, not for any results that the search may or may not yield.
How To Request Genealogical Research:
To submit a genealogical research service request, please first complete this online form below.
How To Request Genealogical Research:
To submit a genealogical research service request, please first complete this online form below.
For questions regarding genealogical research service requests, email info@publichealthmuseum.org or call us at (978)-851-7321 ext. 2606.
Reminder: There is a fee for this service, as stated above.