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BOOK - County of Simcoe Gazetteer and Directory 1872-1873
By W. H. Irwin
Originally published by Presbyterian Printing House, Toronto, 1873
Historical reprint by Global Heritage Press Inc.
Gazetteers and directories provide real insights into a community and are of significant value to family history researchers. Directories place a person at a specific location at a specific time. Additionally there are other details available about the person, such as occupation and address, as well as details about the community and nieghbors. Additionally, this book provides the reader with a short history of Simcoe County, an overview of institutions, courts, magistrates, Post Offices in 1872-1873.
The book is organized by municipality/township, with each householder and business recorded alphabetically by surname or business name. There is a short descriptive sketch of each municipality before the listing of the persons in the place.
An example of a descriptive sketch of a village in Simcoe County (fuller descriptions are provided for larger places):
"Rosemount. - A village situate on the four corners of the Townships of Adjala, Mono, Mulmur and Tossorontio, in the midst of one of the most fertile sections of the COunty. The village was first settled by Hugh Morrison and a family named Gilmore. There are four churches in the vicinity: English , Presbyterian, and Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist. Distant from Barrie 32 miles, and from Angus 19 miles. Population 200."
An example of a listing of an individual resident (in Penville):
- McLean, Archibald, weaver
An example of a listing of a business (in Collingwood):
"Mullholland & Smith (Edw; John M.) New Dominion broom and paper factory, Hurontario [street] (see advertisement)" [the gazetteer is loaded with advertisements of local businesses)
283 pages
6 X 9"
Alphabetically listed by Surname
Originally published by Presbyterian Printing House, Toronto, 1873
This facsimile reprint by Global Heritage Press Inc., 2006
ISBN: 1-894571-77-0 (2006 historical reprint)
Hard Cover (Red covering with gilt stamping on front and spine)
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French & Native North American
Marriages & Genealogical Records Series,
Vol. 1 to Vol. 6
Author and compiler Paul Brunnell, a descendant of Hurons from Ontario and Quebec, has published his many years of French, Native, Mi'kmaq, and Metis research into the six volumes that you find here. In his own words Mr. Bunnell says......
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The Roman Catholic Parish
of "Our Lady of The Angels"
Moose Creek,Ontario Baptisms,
Marriages and Burials 1882-1925
NOW ON CD
The content is organized alphabetically by surname. There is also an index to help researchers find others who are mentioned in the transcriptions, such as witnesses, named relatives, etc.....
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Research Guide To
Loyalist Ancestors
(Updated and Revised)
This updated research aid lists most of the locations where United Empire Loyalist records may be found throughout the world, and.......
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The New Loyalist Index
Vol. 1 to Vol. 7
Author and compiler Paul Brunnell, UE has researched United Empire Loyalists for more than 30 years, publishing his findings into the seven volumes that.....
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Trimming Yankee Sails:
Pirates and Privateers
of New Brunswick
Pirates and privateers sailed from New Brunswick ports throughout the 19th century, but their exploits began in earnest during the War of 1812. Amid tales of battles at sea and fortunes lost and won......
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New Brunswick and the Navy:
Four Hundred Years
In 1881, the new Dominion of Canada chose New Brunswick as the base for its naval operations. This the story of New Brunswick's contribution to Canada's storied naval heritage......
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Family Tree Maker for Mac 2
(version 2012)
Makes organizing, researching and sharing your family history easier than ever, whether you're just getting started or already an expert........
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Methodist Obituaries
From The
Christian Guardian,
1891 to 1895
This 11th volume from D.A. McKenzie provides carefully transcribed obituaries for Methodist deaths across Canada with Ontario most heavily represented, Scroll down to Vol. 11 after clicking.......
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