Request Research

The Society is now open to assist members and the public with requests for genealogical and/or other historical research. This information is available at the Chaffin House, located at 110 Mountain Road, Halifax. The Chaffin House is open on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at other times by appointment. Please email Society President Barbara Bass at bdbass@cstone.net or call 434-579-0083 for more information. Also, research information can be found in the Genealogy Room at the South Boston/ Halifax County Museum of Art and History (434-572-9200), the History Room of the Halifax County Public Library (434-476-3357) and at the South Boston Public Library (434-575-4228). Please call the respective numbers to see when these organizations are open and check out other sources found in the “Reference Links” section.