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BOOK - Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Father of the Canadian Crown By Nathan Tidridge; J.J. Grant Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2013 The story of Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent (1767-1820) is also a story of early Canada. An active participant in the very genesis of the country, including discussions that would eventually lead to Confederation, the Prince lived in Quebec City, undertook historic tours of Upper Canada and the United States (both firsts for a member of the Royal Family) before he was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as commander-in-chief of British North America. Canada's maps are dotted with his name (Prince Edward Island the most obvious example), making him one of the most honoured among our forgotten historical figures. Exiled from the court of his father, and accompanied by his long-time mistress Julie de St. Laurent, the 24-year-old Prince Edward Augustus arrived in Quebec City in 1791. His life became woven into the fabric of a highly-charged society and left an indelible mark on the role of the monarchy in Canada. Seventy years later the country would be united under the crown of his daughter, Victoria, Sir John A. Macdonald’s "Queen of Canada." ISBN 978-1-45970-789-4 More information
BOOK - Edwardsburgh Family Histories [Grenville County, Ontario] [Grenville County, Ontario] By Edwardsburgh Historians Published by Edwardsburgh Historian, Edwardsburgh, 1996 We were able to locate a few new copies of this hard to find and very popular book. When these copies are gone, we have no more. Edwardsburgh Family Histories resulted from collecting family histories while a different book on the history of the township was being assembled in the 1990's. The response to the request for family histories was far beyond expectation. This book contains about 70 family histories and other valuable information for those with roots in Edwardsburgh Township. Also lots of early photos of the ancestors of contributors. This book is essential reading for everyone with roots in the Upper Canada (Ontario) Township of Edwardsburgh which is located in Grenville County in Eastern Ontario ISBN 0-9699466-2-7 More information
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BOOK - Town Book, Township of Woolford (sic) and the Townships of Montague, Marlborough and Oxford 1802-1822 [Grenville County, Ontario] By Mary Lou Fry Published by Grenville County Historical Society, Prescott, 2013 This book includes records of annual Township meetings and lists of names of families including names and their ages, birth records for some of the local families, as well as all of the census listings. This book is essential reading for everyone with roots in the Upper Canada (Ontario) Townships of Montague, Marlborough, Wolford and Oxford which are located in Grenville County in Eastern Ontario. This book is essential reading for everyone with roots in the Upper Canada (Ontario) Townships of Montague, Marlborough, Wolford and Oxford which are located in Grenville County in Eastern Ontario ISBN 0-921876-39-4 More information
BOOK - Prisons, Asylums, and the Public: Institutional Visiting in the Nineteenth CenturyBy Janet Miron Published by University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division, Toronto, 2011 The prisons and asylums of Canada and the United States were a popular destination for institutional tourists in the nineteenth-century. Thousands of visitors entered their walls, recording and describing the interiors, inmates, and therapeutic and reformative practices they encountered in letters, diaries, and articles. Surprisingly, the vast majority of these visitors were not members of the medical or legal elite but were ordinary people. Prisons, Asylums, and the Public argues that, rather than existing in isolation, these institutions were closely connected to the communities beyond their walls. Challenging traditional interpretations of public visiting, Janet Miron examines the implications and imperatives of visiting from the perspectives of officials, the public, and the institutionalized -- sheds new light on popular nineteenth-century attitudes towards the insane and the criminal. ISBN 978-0-802095-13-8 More information
BOOK - Household Counts: Canadian Households and Families in 1901By Peter Baskerville and Eric W. Sager Published by Toronto University Press, Toronto, 2007 Eric W. Sager and Peter Baskerville bring together an impressive array of scholars to explore the demographic context of families in Canada using the 1901 census. Split into five sections, the collection covers such topics as family demography, urban families, the young and old, family and social history, and smaller groups as well. The remarkable plasticity of family and household that Household Counts reveals is of critical importance to our understanding of nation-building in Canada. This collection not only makes an important contribution to family history, but also to the widening intellectual exploration of historical censuses. ISBN 978-0-802038-02-9 More information
BOOK - Catherine Tekakwitha: Her Life "Lily of the Mohawks"By Fr. Peirre Cholenec, S.J. Her Spiritual Advisor and Biographer Translated to English by William Lonc S.J. Published by William Lonc, Toronto, 2002 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, baptised as Catherine Tekakwitha and informally known as Lily of the Mohawks, is a Roman Catholic saint, who was an Algonquin–Mohawk virgin and religious laywoman, commonly known as "Lily of the Mohawks". The story told in this book is based on a xerographic photocopy of a type-written transcript of a document... based on Fr. Cholenec's original Autograph. Thus, the story is told by an eye-witness -- who was her spiritual director -- of the events in her life from the time she arrived at the Jesuit mission just outside of Montreal, known at that time as the Sault Saint-Louis or Saint-Louis Rapids. The English translation is meant to follow the French rather closely, but with an ear to producing an easily readable story in English. ISBN 978-0-9730161-2-3 More information
BOOK - How Our Ancestors Died, A Guide for Family Historians [England - West Midlands] By Michael Pearson Published by Pen and Sword, Yorkshire, 2013 (04 April) In addition to describing causes of death and setting them in the context of the times, his book shows readers how to find and interpret patient records, death certificates and other documents in order to gain an accurate impression of how their ancestors died. ISBN 9781781590386 More information
BOOK - Death Notices and Obituaries of Nassagaweya, with Additions of Nassagaweya Township's Cemetery Headstone Transcripts [Halton County, Ontario] Compiled by Joy Simpson Published by Nasagiweya Historical Society, Campbellville, 2013 Joy Simpson of the Nasagiweya Historical Society has compiled the largest collection of transcriptions of death notices, obituaries, and headstone inscriptions for Nassagaweya Township ever assembled and published in a single book. This book is an essential resource for everyone researching their roots in Nassageweya Township. ISBN 978-0-9780957-3-4 More information
BOOK - Dictionary of Glengarry Biography [Glengarry County Ontario] By Royce MacGillvray Published by the Glengarry Historical Society, Alexandria, 2010 (second printing 2013) A comprehensive history of Glengarry county told through the lives of pioneers, fur traders, soldiers, farmers, railway barons, politicians, criminals, anybody and everyone who helped make Glengarry one of Canada's most storied and celebrated counties. This thick book includes 1600 biographical sketches, with more than 850,000 words on over 800 pages and illustrated with maps. ISBN 978-0-9680711-2-0 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Black Country Ancestors, A guide for family historians [England - West Midlands] By Michael Pearson Published by Pen and Sword, Yorkshire, 2012 As well as retelling the fascinating story of the development of the Black Country, the author introduces the reader to the variety of records that are available for genealogical research, from legal and ecclesiastical archives, birth and death certificates to the records of local government, employers, institutions, clubs, societies and schools. ISBN 9781844159130 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was a Gentleman, A guide to sources for family historians [English & Welsh] By Stuart A. Raymond Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2012 Focusing on the English and Welsh gentry, this book will explain the various techniques and sources available for tracing your gentleman ancestors, as well as placing them in their historical context. Records covered include title deeds, Heraldic records and taxation records. ISBN 978-1-907199-16-5 More information
BOOK - The British Campaign of 1777, Volume Two - The Burgoyne Expedition: Burgoyne's Native and Loyalist AuxiliariesBy Gavin Watt. With research assistance of T.W. Braisted, and acknowledgement of Dr. P.L. Stevens' works Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2013 This new book is a companion piece to Volume 1, The St. Leger Expedition. Similar to the first volume, the second will appeal to readers who enjoy the minutiae of the military campaigns of the American Revolution. While essentially a military work, many will find the book useful for genealogical research. The majority of accounts about military campaigns concentrate on the big-name personalities who directed operations or commanded large formations. In contrast, this book is primarily about the 'little' and 'littler' men. For a list of names from the index, see "More Information". ISBN 978-1-926797-70-0 (Hardcover) More information
BOOK - John Loney, United Empire Loyalist & Shoemaker to Sir William and Sir John Johnson By Duncan (darby) MacDonald, UE Published by Duncan (darby) MacDonald, Brockville, 1992 (expanded reprint/2nd edition 1993) Book on CD version published by MacDonald Research, Milton, 2013 John Loney, United Empire Loyalist & Shoemaker to Sir William and Sir John Johnson is genealogy and history of John Loney, United Empire Loyalist compliled by Duncan (Darby) MacDonald "based on the excellent work of The Loney Research Team". It includes several collateral family lines within the genealogy section and the hand-made genealogy charts in the final section of the book. The elder John Loney, the eldest generation detailed in this text, was an Irishman who came to America just before or during the Seven Years War (1756-1763). His son, also John Loney (1748-1801 served in the King's Royal Regiment of New York and was previously the village shoemaker in Johnstown New York, the hometown of Sir John Johnson and his brother Sir William Johnson. The book details the life and connections of John Loney the shoemaker, his connections to the Loyalist cause during the American Revolution and a generation by generation genealogy of his descendants. ISBN 0921133-53-7 (Softcover) ISBN 978-1-926797-72-4 (Book on CD) More information
BOOK - Inheritance in Ontario, Wills and Other Records for Family HistoriansBy Jane E. MacNamara Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2013 Whether your ancestor left hundreds of acres of land, money, or a few modest belongings, the records created when those legacies were distributed can provide valuable clues to family connections, relationships, and just how your ancestors lived. Inheritance in Ontario will help you determine whether your relative's will was proved in the Court of Probate, surrogate courts, or another court, and navigate the finding aids to locate surviving estate files and other complementary records at the Archives of Ontario, local courthouse or archives, or through FamilySearch.org. Not every Ontario estate was handled by a court, however, and land records, newspapers, and manuscript collections can also help you discover "who got what". ISBN 978-1-45970-580-7 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Ancestors through Death Records (UK), A Guide For Family HistoriansBy Celia Heritage Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK, 2013 Of all family history sources, death records are probably the least used by researchers. They are, however, frequently the most revealing of records, giving a far greater insight into our ancestors' lives and personalities than those records created during their lifetime. Celia Heritage leads readers through the various types of death records, showing how they can be found, read and interpreted – and how to glean as much information as possible from them. In many cases they can be used as a starting point for developing your family history research into other equally rewarding areas. This highly readable handbook is packed with useful information and helpful research advice. In addition, a thought-provoking final chapter looks into the repercussions of death – its effects on the surviving members of the family and the fact that a premature death could sometimes affect the family for generations to come. ISBN 9781848847842 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Aristocratic Ancestors, A Guide for Family HistoriansBy Anthony Adolph Published by Pen and Sword, Barnsley UK, 2013 Do you believe you are descended from the aristocracy, or even from royalty? Or do you have a line of descent from a blue-blooded family, but want to know more? How far back do noble and royal lines go? How do coats of arms work, and how can heraldic records tell you more? How can genetics help you find your aristocratic origins? In Tracing Your Aristocratic Ancestors leading British genealogist Anthony Adolph explains how to decode family stories, to find the truth and prove your descent from blue-blooded forebears. His book shows you how to expand your aristocratic pedigree sideways and backwards, incorporating heraldic records and printed pedigrees such as those in Burke’s Peerage. In a series of concise, fact-filled chapters he explains how to find out about and prove aristocratic ancestry, defines who is blue-blooded, and describes all the sources that researchers can use to explore this fascinating subject. ISBN 9781781591642 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Irish Family History on the InternetBy Chris Paton Published by Pen and Sword, Barnsley UK, 2013 Ireland has probably experienced more tragedy when it comes to the preservation of resources for family historians than any other region of the British Isles. Many of the nation’s primary records were lost during the civil war in 1922 and through other equally tragic means. But in this new book Chris Paton shows that not only has a great deal of information survived, it is also increasingly being made available online. As well as exploring the various categories of records that the family historian can turn to, Chris Paton illustrates their use with fascinating case studies. He fully explores the online records available from both the north and the south from the earliest times to the present day. Many overseas collections are also included, and he looks at social networking in an Irish context where many exciting projects are currently underway. ISBN 9781781591840 More information
BOOK - Marriage Law for Genealogists [England and Wales]By Rebecca Probert Published by Takeaway Publishing, Kenilworth UK, 2012 The indispensable guide for all family historians tracing the marriages of their English and Welsh ancestors between 1600 and the twentieth century. This book explains clearly and concisely why, how, when and where people in past centuries married. Family historians just starting out will find advice on where ‘missing’ marriages are most likely to be found, while those who are already well advanced in tracing their family tree will be able to interpret their discoveries to better understand their ancestors’ motivations. ISBN 978-0956384713 More information
BOOK - New Brunswick's Early Roads By Ronald Rees Published by Nimbus Publishing, Halifax, 2012 In New Brunswick, road-building was a great labour performed, as elsewhere, without fuss by often reluctant workers drawn from a remarkably small population. New Brunswick's Early Roads follows the development of the province's roadways through the era of post and military roads, the rise of the Good Roads movement, to the dominance of the automobile and paved highways. Over 60 remarkable black and white images document the astonishing process. ISBN 9781551099347 More information
BOOK - History of Port Royal/Annapolis Royal, 1605-1800 [Nova Scotia]By Brenda Dunn Published by Nimbus Publishing, Halifax, 2009 Today, Port Royal/Annapolis Royal is a quiet community of approximately 600 people, but the town of Annapolis Royal was once the centre of early European settlement. It was the capital first of Acadia, then of Nova Scotia, and an imperial battleground in the struggle for control of North America. Backed by the Historical Association of Annapolis Roya, Brenda Dunn, former historian at the Fort Anne National Historic Site, has documented the long, dynamic, and unparalelled history of this fascinating place called Annapolis Royal. ISBN 9781551097404 More information
BOOK - Reports of the Commissioners on the Rebellion Losses in the years 1837-1838 - in Lower Canada (Quebec) Published by Provincial Parliament, Montreal, 1852 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2013 This Report of the Commissioners on the Rebellion Losses... focuses on 107 claims of the final 348 claims that were still outstanding in 1852. These 107 denied or partially denied claims make especially interesting reading insofar as so many of the claimants participated directly in the Rebellion, or materially supported the rebel cause. After an explanitory preamble the report continues with a list of the claimants names and amounts of claim, where they lived, details about the amount of the claim. The bulk of the book contains written explanations supporting the Commissioners' decisions on each individual claim (identified by claim number and person's name), plus several pieces of releavant correspondence and related explanation. More information
BOOK - 1837-38 Rebellion Losses of Upper Canada (Ontario) Published by Provincial Parliament, Montreal, 1849 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2013 A comprehensive source for names of the claimants and their losses during the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Upper Canada including subsequent restitution amounts or rejection of claims in whole or in part. Some years ago we purchased a forty eight page document originally printed in 1849, that lists the individual claimants by their name, the amount of their claim in currency (sums claimed), the amount paid (sums allowed) or denied (rejected altogether) and the District in which the claimant resided. The Johnstown District claims include "Nature of Claim" and "remarks". Those entries shine much light on which side of the conflict that the claimants sympathized with along with details of ownership or personal information. More information
BOOK - St. Columba Presbyterian Church Baptisms and Marrriages 1820-1884 (Lochiel, Ontario)Compiled by Duncan (darby) MacDonald Originally published by MacDonald Research Centre, Brockville, 1987 This edition Published by MacDonald Research*., Milton, 2013 *MacDonald Research is an imprint of GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. This book is a faithful transcription of baptisms and marriages recorded in the church registers. Of special interest to family historians is that the baptism records include a date of birth of the child, the full names of the parents (maiden names of mothers), and the parents' address (most), which is often not the case in church registers. Addly, some baptism records include a date of birth but are sometimes without a baptism date. Marriage entries include the names of the groom and bride, date of marriage, whether by licence or proclomation, and where each is from. A few of the entries include the occupation of the groom. ISBN 978-1-926797-69-4 (Softcover Edition) More information
BOOK - Loyalists & Early Settlers on the Niagara River Parkway Published by Colonel John Butler Branch of UELAC, St Catharines, 2011 This book began as a project of the Colonel John Butler Branch of the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada (UELAC). Their goal was to gather information about the people who received the original Crown Grants of land along the Niagara River Parkway from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie. Where the lots can be found, the details and history of each settler or Loyalist including genealogy, photos of family members and original homes, as well as photos and maps of the property today. Maps of the Ontario townships of Niagara, Stamford, Willoughby and Bertie show 106 lots along the Parkway that are included in this publication. ISBN 9780968227732 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - The Residential Schools at Spanish, Ontario: The Flu Epidemic of 1918-1919 Translated by William Lonc S.J.; Edited by Jacques Monet S.J. Published by The Canadian Institute of Jesuit Studies, Toronto, 2009 More than ninety years ago, around the end of World War One, the terrible epidemic of influenza called "The Spanish Flu" spread over the world. It killed 21 million people, including about 50,000 Canadians. Here as elsewhere, it was especially vicious in attacking the young and the vigorous. Nor, certainly, did it spare the Native Residential Schools set up at Spanish Ontario. Between October 22nd, 1918 and January 19th, 1919, almost everyone on the staff and in the student body was struck down, several of the staff near death for a few days and nineteen boys and girls indeed dying of the virus. This book includes an accurate English translation of the French language records that document the distress caused to the students and staff of the school during the great flu epidemic including records of deaths. Student deaths between 1913 to 1938 from other causes are also documented. ISBN 978-0-9811106-3-9 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Catherine Tegakouitha, Iroquois Maiden By Felix Martin, S.J.; Translated by Henry Van Rensselaer, S.J.; Post-translated by William Lonc S.J. Published jointly by Les Archives Jésuites, Montréal, 2006 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, baptised as Catherine Tekakwitha and informally known as Lily of the Mohawks, is a Roman Catholic saint, who was an Algonquin–Mohawk virgin and religious laywoman. Although this Biography of Blessed Catherine Tekakitha is not an eye-witness account as were those of Frs. Cholenac and Chauchetiere, nevertheless the author, Fr. Felix Martin, was closely associated with Catherine's village Caughnawaga in the second half of the nineteenth century and is remembered for his historical writings. ISBN 0-9734558-9-6 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Two Outports: A History of Dildo - New Harbour [Newfoundland]
By Willis P. Martin Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2006 The Dildo–New Harbour area of Trinity Bay has a rich history, beginning with the Maritime Archaic Indians, who inhabited Dildo Island about 4,000 years ago. This book celebrates the unique outport heritage of Newfoundland through the shared experiences of the people of these two proud communities. ISBN 978-1894463904 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - The Complete Parish Registers of St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Parish, Greenfield, Ontario, 1894-2000 - Second Edition Compiled by Duncan MacDonald First edition was published by MacDonald Research Centre, Brockville, 2001 This edition published by MacDonald Research*, Milton, 2010 *MacDonald Research is an imprint of GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. This book is a careful transcription of the complete parish registers of St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Parish, Greenfield, Ontario. Entries begin in 1894 and continue until 2000. The content is organized alphabetically by surname. There is also an index that helps researchers find others who are mentioned in the transcriptions, such as witnesses, named relatives etc. A complete index can be viewed by clicking on the "More Information" link. ISBN 9781926797397 (Hardcover) More information...
BOOKS - Notre Dame Du Rosaire Roman Catholic Parish Registers 1869-1925 in 3 Vols (Crysler, Ontario)Compiled by Duncan MacDonald Originally published by MacDonald Research Centre, Brockville, 2003 This edition published by MacDonald Research*, Milton, 2012 *MacDonald Research is an imprint of GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. The books in this three volume/part series contain transcriptions of the Notre Dame Du Rosaire Roman/Our Lady of The Holy Rosary church registers. The church is located in Crysler, Ontario which is in Finch Township, in Stormont County, Ontario, Canada. Information includes transcriptions of Baptisms, Marriages, Burials and other information of interest to family historians. Softcover in coil bound format or Book ISBN (see individual volumes). More information
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BOOK - Tracing Our Irish Ancestors - Irish City & County Guides By various authors Published by Flyleaf Press, Dublin Flyleaf Press is Ireland’s major specialist publisher of family history and genealogy titles specializing in high-quality ‘how-to’ guides for research in various counties of Ireland. Reviewers have noted that their titles contain ‘…information vital to the researcher, assembled by well-qualified genealogists’ while the NY Genealogical & Biographical Record has said that “Genealogical Libraries will want to acquire all of them”. 6 X 9" perfectbound, varying page counts by volume, illustrated. ISBN various More information about each volume 
BOOK - The Wills of Our Ancestors, A Guide For Family & Local Historians [UK, Ireland, Channel Islands]By Stuart A. Raymond Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK, 2012 Wills expert Stuart Raymond traces the history and purpose of probate records and guides readers through the many pitfalls and possibilities these fascinating documents present. He describes the process of probate, gives a detailed account of the content of the various different types of record, and advises readers on how they can be used to throw light into the past. They offer factual evidence that no genealogist or local historian can afford to ignore. In addition to covering probate records in England and Wales, he includes the Channel Islands, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Scotland. ISBN 9781848847859 More information
BOOK - Notre-Dame de Montréal [RC], Selected Records of Baptism, Marriage and Burial for Early Scots and Irish 1775-1810 Compiled by Duncan (darby) MacDonald Originally published by MacDonald Research Centre, Brockville, 1992 This edition Published by MacDonald Research*., Milton, 2012 Duncan (darby) MacDonald U.E. was an active member of the Clan Donald society in Canada when he undertook the task of transcribing all "births" [baptisms], marriages and "deaths" [burials] of Scots and Irish recorded in the parish registers of Notre-Dame de Montreal Roman Catholic Church. What he sought were records of families who later settled in and near Cornwall/Stormont in Ontario (Upper Canada) or were related to those families. MacDonald also noted that he included parish records of "some family names of English, German, French, etc origin which your author/editor felt would be of interest". That means that Mr. MacDonald did not do a complete transcription, but focused on the many families that complimented his personal research interests. It is important for those considering purchasing this book to refer to the index to ensure that the records you seek are included. The Index is available here. As we were preparing this book for reprinting it was immediately noticable that a goodly number of events recorded here are for people from, living in, or going to places distant from Montreal including present-day Ontario, United States, and overseas. ISBN 978-1-926797-65-6 More information
BOOK - Ontario Genealogy for Beginners, Eighth Edition (2012)By Ruth M. Burkholder First 7 editions published by author, Toronto, 1999-2011 This 8th edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2012 Ruth Burkholder welcomes readers to one of the most rewarding, most frustrating, most enjoyable, most addictive and fastest growing hobby in the world - Genealogy. She explains that there is no right or wrong way to “do” your family history. You already have the information you require to get started. This book suggests many ways of using the information that you know now to point you to the records that will help you find out what you don’t know. Clear concise instructions help you identify useful surviving records, where those records are located (both online and otherwise), and how to use them. A reliable resource to start you on your journey to discover your Ontario roots. ISBN 978-1-926797-60-1 More information
BOOKS - St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church Parish Register Transcription 1886 to 1999 (Glen Nevis, Ontario Compiled by Duncan MacDonald Originally published by MacDonald Research Centre, Brockville, 2000 This edition published by MacDonald Research*, Milton, 2012 *MacDonald Research is an imprint of GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. These books contain transcriptions of parish records for St. Margaret of Scotland Roman Catholic Church, Glen Nevis, Ontario. See individual volume's descriptions for details. More information (including indexes)
BOOK - Tracing Your Lancashire Ancestors [UK], A Guide For Family HistoriansBy Sue Wilkes Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK, 2012 Sue Wilkes’s accessible and informative handbook outlines Lancashire’s history and describes the origins of its major industries - cotton, coal, transport, engineering, shipbuilding and others. She looks at the stories of important Lancashire families such as the Stanleys, Peels and Egertons, and famous entrepreneurs such as Richard Arkwright, in order to illustrate aspects of Lancashire life and to show how the many sources available for family and local history research can be used. Sue Wilkes’s new book is the essential companion for anyone who wants to discover their Lancashire roots. ISBN 9781848847446 More information
BOOK - Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques and Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians By Geoff Rasmussen Published by Geoff Rasmussen, El Mirage AZ, 2012 [Nov 30] Genealogists use digital imaging technology every day. But what they do not know about it can harm their digital treasures. They have needed a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide, full of illustrated step-by-step instructions to learn how to digitize, organize, preserve, share, and backup their digital collections. Your wait is over. From the very first page you will notice that this book is much more than a boring instructional manual - it is full of real-life examples that not only teach you the right buttons to push, but it thoroughly explains how to get the most of your digital imaging experience. AND this book is written specifically for genealogists! ISBN n/a More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was a Freemason, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By Pat Lewis Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2012 [4th Edition] This book deals with the history of Freemasonry and how to find the records of Freemason ancestors. Also includes chapters on Freemasonry publications, women Freemasons, lodges, prisoners of war and record repositories. ISBN 978-1-903-462-88-1 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor Settled in the British West Indies, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By John Titford FSG Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2011 This book is a comprehensive guide to locating and using records of British ancestors who moved to Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda, Barbados, British Guiana (Guyana), British Honduras (Belize), The British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands. Arranged in an easy to use, territory by territory format, John Titford's book will guide you through the available records, and also warn you of the pitfalls which may lay along the way. ISBN 978-1-907199-08-0 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was in Service, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By Pamela Horn Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2009 By the end of the Victorian era nearly a third of all women and also many men in England and Wales had been a domestic worker at some time in their lives. This book seeks to give some guidance in researching ancestors who were in service or who themselves employed domestic staff. ISBN 978-1-907199-01-1 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was a Studio Photographer, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By Robert Pols Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2011 A guide to tracing the career and work of ancestors who worked in commercial studio photography. This book also demonstrates how you may be able to trace surviving examples of your ancestor's work. ISBN 978-1-907199-06-6 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was an Agricultural Labourer, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By Ian Waller Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2010 [revised] This book will be of interest to all genealogists and family historians. Most family trees contain an agricultural labourer somewhere and Ian Waller's book enables you to understand the social and economic context of their lives while outlining the various records available to research these ubiquitous ancestors. Named Best Occupational History Book of 2008 [revised 2010] by Family History Monthly magazine. ISBN 978-1-903462-98-0 More information
BOOK - My Ancestors were Londoners, A guide to sources for family historians - 6th Edition [UK] By Cliff Webb Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2010 New edition of this popular title enables the reader to trace ancestors who lived and worked in London. A large proportion of our population has always lived in the London area and most genealogists will stumble across a Londoner in their research sooner or later! ISBN 978-1-903462-61-4 More information
BOOK - My Ancestors were Gypsies, A guide to sources for family historians - 3rd Edition [UK] By Sharon Sillers Floate Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2010 A fully revised new edition of the definitive guide to tracing Gypsy ancestors. "Invaluable to all those who have encountered gypsy 'brick walls' " - Family Tree Magazine. ISBN 978-1-85951-401-6 More information
BOOK - My Ancestors were Thames Watermen, A guide to tracing your Thames Watermen and Lightermen ancestors - 2nd Edition [UK] By James W. Legon Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2008 This illustrated guidBook arms family historians with the knowledge needed to locate surviving records of their watermen and lightermen ancestors. My Ancestors were Thames Watermen also provides an interesting overview of the formation and history of regulated watermen and lightemen on the Thames from 1193 to the 20th century. The lists provided in the appendices are especially helpful. ISBN 978-1-903462-95-9 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was a Lawyer, A guide to sources for family historians [UK & Ireland] By Brian Brooks and Mark Herber Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2006 My Ancestor was a Lawyer by Brian Brooks and Mark Herber gives an overview of the legal profession in England and Wales and it's records. Chapters include lawyers and their societies, institutions and records, published records of lawyers, records of the courts and much more. There is also a section on lawyers in Scotland, Ireland and English lawyers overseas. ISBN 1-903462-94-0 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor worked in the Theatre, A guide to sources for family historians [UK] By Alan Ruston Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2005 This book provides a brief history of the theatre in Britain and identifies libraries and record repositories, etc. where research can be undertaken as well as examples of how Victorian showmen were successfully traced and researched. Contents include newspapers, playbills, biographies, fairs and circuses, music hall, sources in Ireland and Scotland, specialist archives and collections and more. ISBN 978-1-903462-89-8 More information
BOOK - Birth, Marriage and Death Records [UK], A Guide For Family HistoriansBy David Annal, Audrey Collins Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK, 2012 Birth, marriage and death records are an essential resource for family historians, and this handbook is an authoritative introduction to them. It explains the original motives for registering these milestones in individual lives, describes how these record-keeping systems evolved, and shows how they can be explored and interpreted. Authors David Annal and Audrey Collins guide researchers through the difficulties they may encounter in understanding the documentation. ISBN 9781848845725 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors, A Guide for Family HistoriansBy Ian Maxwell Published by Pen and Sword Books, S. Yorkshire, UK, 2009 This pioneering book breaks new ground in that it offers a detailed social history showing how the lives of our ancestors changed over the centuries and how this is reflected in the documentation that has survived. It will help family historians put their research in historical perspective, giving them a better insight into the part their ancestors played in the past. ISBN 9781844159918 More information
Reunion helps you to document, store, and display information about your family — your ancestors, descendants, cousins, etc. It records names, dates, places, facts, plenty of notes, sources of information, pictures, sounds, and videos. It shows family relationships in an elegant, graphic form — people and families are linked in an easy-to-understand fashion. Reunion makes it easy to publish your family tree information — even if you want to share it on the Web or carry it on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. You can automatically create common genealogy reports, charts, and forms, as well as birthday calendars, mailing lists, questionnaires, indexes, and other lists. Reunion even creates slideshows, calculates relationships, ages, and statistics. Reunion creates large, graphic tree charts allowing complete on-screen editing of boxes, lines, fonts, and colors. Wall charts for family reunions are just one of its specialties. Registered Reunion users can download apps for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad so you can access and use your Reunion family hisotry file remotely. More information System requirement: Mac OS X 10.5 or newer on your laptop or desktop Mac. If using apps for iPod Touch or iPhone OS2.2 or newer required. If using iPad app you need OS 3.2 or newer.
BOOK - The History of Maxville and the Community - Second Edition [2011 reprint] [Glengary County, Ontario]By Maxville Women's Institute Originally published by Maxville's Women's Institute, Maxville, 1967 Published by the Glengarry District Women's Institute, Alexandria, 2011 The Glengarry District Women's Institute have reprinted the 45 year old book "The History of Maxville and the Community" which includes information about Athol, St. Elmo, Dominionville as well as the history of 32 prominent men. This book is filled with interesting information about specific people and events from the time of settlement up to 1967. ISBN 978-0-92047-496-9 More information
BOOK - The Lochaber Emigrants to Glengarry [Glengary County, Ontario]By Rae Flemming, Editor Published by Natural Heritage / Natural History, Toronto, 1994. [new printing by Dundurn, Toronto] For anyone interested in the history of the Scottish people in Scotland and North America, this book is essential reading. In Canada and the United States today, there are tens of thousands of descendants of Highland Scots who left Lochaber around 1800 to settle in Glengarry County, in Ontario, Canada... then known as Upper Canada. This book deals with the conditions in Scotland before migration, settlement experiences in Glengarry, and the spread of these Scots-Canadians from Glengarry to the American and Canadian west. There are fur trade and Metis connections, and even ties with the Caribbean. As well as colourful articles, this book contains a wealth of genealogical information, family trees, maps, photographs and other illustrations. ISBN 978-0-92047-496-9 More information
BOOK - A History of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic to 1818 By Shannon Ryan Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2012 The successful English-Newfoundland migratory fishery of the seventeenth century evolved into an exclusively shore-based, but still migratory, fishery that led to the formation of a formal colony by 1818. Shannon Ryan offers this general history as an introduction to early Newfoundland. The economy and social, military, and political issues are dealt with in a straightforward narrative that will appeal to general readers as well as students of Newfoundland and Labrador history. ISBN 978-1-77117-016-1 More information
BOOK - Historic Barr'd Islands: From English Roots [Newfoundland]By Eric R. Witcher Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2011 Barr’d Islands: From English Roots is a history of early English settlement in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland, with a focus on Barr’d Islands, a small fishing community on Fogo Island. Explore the day-to-day lives of a charitable, community-minded people whose hardships were many in a time when survival from year to year was uncertain: living under the iron fist of merchant firms, subsistence farming, poverty. Also, learn of these early settlers’ faith, richness of virtue, hard-work ethic, and games and amusements shared by all in the community. Finally, this book is a genealogical treasure trove that traces many well-known Newfoundland family trees back to their English roots in the 1600s. "A genealogist's dream, with an extensive listing of just about everyone who has ever lived in Barr'd Islands." ISBN 978-1-926881-09-6 More information
BOOK - Historic Bell Island: Dawn of First Light [Newfoundland]By N. W. Sheppard Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2011 The history of Bell Island, Newfoundland, is an amazing one of a strong and courageous people who overcame the challenge of creating a community exposed to the mighty North Atlantic Ocean. Bell Island: Dawn of First Light covers the first permanent European settlers who were attracted to the rich soil of the island and to the fish in the surrounding waters. It outlines the accidental discovery of iron ore, the growth of the mining operations to become the largest submarine mine in the Commonwealth, labour unrest and the formation of a union, the factors that led to the mine’s closure, and the tragic impact this would have on the residents. This is also the story of the equally determined women who fashioned the family home in both good and bad economic times. ISBN 978-1-926881-36-2 More information
BOOK - Historic Bay Roberts: Not Your Typical Small Town [Newfoundland]By Michael F. Flynn Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2011 The story of Bay Roberts is one of an ordinary people who lived through a turbulent and extraordinary past. Adventure, murder, religious strife, inventions, successful local newspapers, and enterprise make up the collective history of a community thriving in Newfoundland today. The town has hosted tragedies, unprecedented commercial prosperity (and failure), famous sea captains, buried treasure, ancient tombstones, and intriguing grave markers. Stories of eccentric characters, war heroes, and horrible shipwrecks fill these pages. The town has a fascinating link to the Titanic tragedy, was a central hub in communications and international connections for government leaders during World War II, and is the home and birthplace of many famous poets, novelists, businessmen, and politicians. ISBN 978-1-926881-11-9 More information
BOOK - Ferryland: The Colony of Avalonia [Newfoundland]By B. D. Fardy Published by Flanker Press Ltd, St. John's, 2005 Ferryland is one of the oldest settlements in Newfoundland and Labrador. Established in 1620 as Newfoundland’s second successful colony by Sir George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, Ferryland was first recorded on maps as early as 1550 with the French name Forillon, meaning cape or point. Both the French and Portuguese used its safe harbour as a fishing station until the early seventeenth century, when the English became dominant in the fishery off the east coast of Newfoundland and Lord Baltimore established his Colony of Avalonia there. ISBN 978-1-894463-78-2 More information
BOOK - Lowlands of Scotland, SourcBook for Family ResearchersBy Sherrell Branton Leetooze Published by Lynn Michael-John Associates, Bowmanville, 2012 Whoever your ancestors were, where ever they lived in the Scottish Lowlands or Borders, their life was a hard one, but documentation for much of it can be located in the old records. One archive listed in this book boasts of 800 years of history on their shelves. This book will save you much time and effort insofar as it identifies the most useful and reliable sources to guide you on your quest to find and document your Scottish Lowlands ancestors. ISBN n/a More information
BOOK - The Ulster SourcBook, For Family ResearchersBy Sherrell Branton Leetooze Published by Lynn Michael-John Associates, Bowmanville, 2008 This book provides essential information for those who are interested in genealogical or historical research in Ulster. It will help you understand political and civil boundaries within Ulster so that you can easily locate the records that you need. Includes important lists of resources by County, parish and townland. ISBN n/a More information
BOOK - My Ancestor was a Mormon, A guide to sources for family historians [UK, Europe] By Ian Waller Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2012 Most of the early Mormon pioneers who emigrated to the USA were of British origin and this books seeks to guide researchers in finding Mormon ancestors in the UK and Europe. As well as an overview of the history and growth of the LDS church, the book contains a comprehensive guide to Mormon records in both Britain and The United States. ISBN 978-1-907199-11-0 More information
BOOK - My Ancestor Was an Apprentice, A guide to apprentice sources for family historians [United Kingdom]By Stuart A. Raymond Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2010 We all have apprentices amoungst our ancestors. For several centuries, it was a legal requirement to serve an apprenticeship before practising a trade. Many of our ancestors complied with this requirement. These records deserve more attention from family historians that they have received. They are particularly useful for the period between c.1550 and 1850, although some earlier and later records can also be found. This book is a comprehensive guide to apprenticeship sources and records. Includes an explanation of different types of apprentice and a history of apprenticeships in the United Kingdom. ISBN 978-1-907199-03-5 More information
BOOK - My Ancestors Were Jewish [United Kingdom]By Dr. Anthony Joseph Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2008 [fourth edition] This comprehensive guide to tracing Jewish ancestors in the UK also includes a chapter on researching Jewish ancestry abroad. Fourth Edition 2008 ISBN More information
BOOK - My Ancestor Was a Bastard, A guide to sources for illegitimacy in England and Wales [United Kingdom]By Ruth Paley Published by Society of Genealogists, London UK, 2011 [Revised] This book provides an introduction to the world of the unmarried mother and her child and discusses how best to formulate a research strategy. It describes available sources: where to find them, how to use them and what information they contain. Includes a directory of useful websites and a useful glossary for the weird and wonderful synonyms for bastardy that you are likely to encounter in the course of your research. Finally there is a step by step guide that will help you draw up a research plan tailored to your own needs. ISBN 978-1-903462-78-2 More information
BOOK - British Army Pensioners Abroad, 1772-1899By Norman K. Crowder Published by Genealogical Publishing, Baltimore, 1995, reprinted in paperback 2012 The book includes all British Army pensioners who retired to any place outside of Great Britain including Canada, Australia, Caribbean, Ceylon etc, for which records are available (1772-1899). The largest portion chose to settle in Canada. British Army pensioners lived in the vicinity of every major center in the Canadian Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and Ontario. In many cases their children and grandchildren emigrated to New England, New York, Michigan, and the American West. It is likely there are several million North Americans descended from these so-called "Chelsea pensioners." This book, which lists veterans who were discharged primarily during the period from 1800 to 1857, will help their descendants to trace their British origins. ISBN: 9780806319476 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Irish Ancestors (Fourth Edition)By John Grenham Published by Genealogical Publishing, Baltimore 2012 The best book ever written on Irish genealogy, this new edition of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors retains the familiar structure of previous editions but is now more useful than ever. Combining the key features of a textbook and a reference book, it describes the various steps in the research process while at the same time providing an indispensable body of source materials for immediate use. The biggest change from previous editions is in its approach to the Internet. Online research is now an essential part of any Irish family history project, so the 4th edition serves as a directory to online records, discussing their uses and outlining research strategies. The sheer scale of the data available online makes a guide such as this all the more essential, and in the hands of a master it is indispensable. ISBN: 9780806318974 More information
BOOK - North America's Maritime Funnel: The Ships that Brought the Irish, 1749-1852
By Terrence M. Punch Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, 2012 New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island were a convenient destination for tens of thousands of Irish immigrants between 1749 and 1852. Functioning as the narrow end of a funnel through which thousands dispersed widely across the North American continent, the Maritimes offered easy access and cheap fares, beckoning emigrants from Ireland’s catchment areas along the waterways of Dublin, Londonderry, and Cork. In all, there is documentation on about 1,050 voyages between Ireland and the Maritimes. ISBN 978080631965 More Information
RESEARCHERS' AID: Organize it - Systematic, Safe, Accessible. Organization Tips for Genealogists
By Jane L. Down Published by Jane L. Down, Ottawa, 2012 It can be more challenging to organize and safely store paper records, photographs, digital records and artifacts than it is to obtain them in the first place. Jane Down shares valuable tips on document and keepsake organization and preservation in this handy 4 page laminated quick reference guide for genealogists. A complete list of included topics can be found in More Information
MAP (Birds-Eye View) - City of Toronto, 1876Originally published by P.A. Gross, Toronto, 1876 This reproducion published by National Archives of Canada (Library and Archives Canada), Ottawa, 2000 Sponsored by GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. (Global Genealogy Supply) Most family historians want to know and understand the places where their ancestors lived and worked. Ideally they want to walk the areas and see the places for themselves. Over one hundred and thirty years of urban develpment often makes that impossible. Birds-eye view maps from the period are an alternate way to accomplish that goal. Shipped flat (not folded) in a sturdy mailing tube. Useful for researchers who are interested in Toronto as it was in 1876, or frame it for your wall. Dimensions of the document: 28' w X 22" h. Dimensions of birds-eye view printed on document: 25" w X 16 1/4" h. ISBN (none assigned) More Information
BOOK - Echoes of the Forest, Canada's Lumbering Story From Past to Present
By Alan Soucie Published by Bak Pak Productions, Ottawa, 2008 While doing research for his documentary on the history of Canada's lumber industry, Soucie consulted various archives, logging companies and lumberjacks who were active into the 1940s. Beginning with the expansion of the timber exports to Britain in the early 1800s, he covers the evolution of the methods, tools and camp structures through to the twentieth century. The latter half of the book explains each province's involvement in the trade, and contains biographies of relevant companies and individuals. ISBN 0-921876-38-6 More Information
BOOK - Heritage Markers in Grenville County [Ontario, Canada]
By Bonnie M. Gaylord Published by author, Prescott, 2011 Grenville County, Ontario has a rich history. The various historical plaques that have been erected across the county identify the people, places, and events that have shaped this area. This book focuses on the town of Prescott and the Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal in Grenville County, and is meant to make people more aware of local history and to give a sense of pride in the accomplishments of local settlers and residents. Heritage Markers in Grenville County will be valued by everyone who has an interest in the history of Grenville County. ISBN 0-921876-38-6 More Information
BOOK - For King and Canada, The Story of the 100th Regiment of Foot During the War of 1812By A. Barry Roberts Published by Goulbourn Township Historical Society, Stittsville, 2004 In this first detailed account of the Regiment's history we follow the progress of young Irishmen volunteering for service in Canada until many of them elected to become redcoat soldier-settlers in the military settlement at/near Richmond, Goulbourn Township, now part of the city of Ottawa, Canada's capital. Described by a Montreal poster of 1813 as "The Prince Regent's Own Irish Heroes" for their exploits against the American invaders in the War of 1812, the fighting Irishmen of the 100th Regiment of Foot played a vital role in the preservation of Canada as an independant nation. ISBN 1-55036-683-1 More Information
BOOK - Norfolk, Haldimand and the War of 1812, including the Six Nations
By Bob Blakeley and Cheryl MacDonald Published by Heronwood Enterprises, Nanticoke, 2008 Back in Print! History like you’ve never seen it before! Norfolk, Haldimand and the War of 1812 presents the story of a dramatic and dangerous time — as breaking news. Each article is written as a newspaper report, creating the illusion that you are there as the War of 1812 unfolds! Read about the declaration of the war, the Norfolk militia's refusal to follow Colonel Thomas Talbot, the fall of Detroit, the battle of Nanticoke Creek, the burning of Dover and other villages, and the murder of a militia captain who helped send traitors to the gallows. ISBN 978-0-9694896-7-2 More information
BOOK - Early Voices, Portraits of Canada by Women Writers, 1639-1914By By Mary Alice Downie; Elizabeth Jane Errington; Barbara Robertson Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2010 This selection of writings by 29 women, known and unknown, professional and amateur, presents a unique portrait of Canada through time and space, from the 17th to the early 20th century, from the Maritimes to British Columbia and the Far North. There is a range of voices from high-born wives of governors general, to an Icelandic immigrant and a fisherman's wife in Labrador. A Loyalist wife and mother describes the first hard weather in New Brunswick, a seasick nun tells of a dangerous voyage out from France, a famous children's writer writes home about the fun of canoeing, and a German general's wife describes habitant customs. All demonstrate how women's experiences not only shared, but helped shape this new country..... ISBN 978-1-55488-769-9 More Information
BOOK - Imperial Immigrants, Scottish Settlers in the Upper Ottawa Valley, 1815–1840By Michael E. Vance Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 Between 1815 and 1832, Great Britain settled more than 3,500 individuals, mostly from the Scottish Lowlands, in the Ottawa Valley. Seeking to transform their lives and their society, early Scots settlers crossed the Atlantic for their own purposes. Although they did not blindly serve the interests of empire builders, their settlement led to the dispossession of the original First Nation inhabitants, thus supporting the British imperial government’s strategic military goals. The bulk of the content of this book focuses on Scottish settlement in Lanark County (mostly) and Renfrew County in what is now Eastern Ontario -- as well as the places where the 1815-1840 Scottish settlers.... ISBN 978-1-55488-756-9 More Information
BOOK - Seeking a Better Future, The English Pioneers of Ontario and Quebec
By Lucille H. Campey Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 A mass of detailed information relating to pioneer settlements and ship crossings has been distilled to provide new insights on how, why, and when Ontario and Quebec acquired their English settlers. Challenging the widely held assumption that emigration was primarily a flight from poverty, Campey reveals how the ambitious and resourceful English were strongly attracted by the greater freedoms and better livelihoods that could be achieved by relocating to Canada's central provinces. ISBN 978-1-45970-351-3 More Information
BOOK - Whatever Happened to Mary Janeway? A Home Child Story
By Mary Pettit Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 Sixteen-year-old Mary Janeway, a home child, is desperate to escape from her rural home child placement and flees to London, Ontario, to find a domestic position. When conditions become unbearable, she moves on, vowing never to relinquish her freedom again. After she arrives in Hamilton as a young bride, she quickly adapts to the urban conveniences and the marvels of new inventions that include electric sewing machines, sulphur matches, street stoplights, a one-horsepower Brunswick refrigerator, the advent of the zipper, and the beginning of radio. But even the latest technology can’t stop the ravages of disease and other family tragedies. ISBN 978-1-45970-171-7 More Information
BOOK - Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst, Everyday Life in Upper Canada, 1812–1814 [Ontario]
By Dorothy Duncan Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst explores the web of human relationships that developed in Upper Canada [Ontario] following the American Revolution, in the years leading up to the War of 1812, and during the conflict that raged for two years between the young United States and Britain, its former master. The book focuses on the families, homes, gardens, farms, roads, villages, towns, shops, and fabric of everyday life in this frontier society. With the declaration of war in June 1812, Upper Canadians realized that not only their lives but their future peace and prosperity were threatened. They responded with perseverance, loyalty, and unexpected acts of bravery. ISBN 978-1-45970-592-0 More Information
BOOK - York's Sacrifice, Militia Casualties of the War of 1812 [Ontario]
By Janice Nickerson Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 The militia's contribution to the War of 1812 is not well understood. York's Sacrifice profiles 39 men who lost their lives during the war. They include 19 residents of the Town of York [Toronto], five residents of York County, and 11 residents of Halton, Peel, and Wentworth Counties. Where possible, biographies include information about each man's origin, residence, occupation, civic life, family, militia service, and circumstances of death. A section on records provides detailed guidance in finding and using records from the period to trace an ancestor’s militia service and life in this difficult time period. A complete list of men who served in the three York regiments during the war indentifies those who were killed, injured, captured, or deserted. The book also includes a significant section "Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestors in Upper Canada [Ontario]" ISBN 978-1-45970-597-5 More Information
BOOK - The Lanark Society Settlers: Ships Lists of the Glasgow Emigration Society of 1821By George J. Neville Originally published by BIFHSGO, Ottawa, 1995 This edition Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2012 In 1820 and 1821 a large group of Scots emigrated into the New Lanark Settlement in Upper Canada (Ontario). This booklet includes much information about the Lanark Society settlers who came to Canada in 1821, including the names of heads of household and the number, ages and sex of family members, which emigration societies they belonged to, which ships they sailed on and more. ISBN 978-1-926797-62-5 More information
BOOK - The Lanark Society Settlers By Carol Bennett Originally published by Juniper Books, Renfrew, 1991 This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2012 In 1820 and 1821 more than forty settlement societies from the Glasgow area of Scotland organized and managed the assisted emigration of a large number of Scottish families to the New Lanark Settlement in Lanark County, Upper Canada (Ontario) under the auspices of the British government. The immigrants were granted undeveloped land in the townships of Dalhousie, Lanark, North Sherborooke and Ramsay. This long out-of-print book has been reprinted and is available to those with an interest in the history and families of Lanark County. ISBN 978-1-926797-61-8 (2012 Edition) More information
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