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Searchable Online Data
 Quebec, Canada 
Genealogy & History
The links in this section are to useful, searchable online genealogical and historical information for those researching their Quebec roots.
Most links are free online resources ( free ) however there are also links to some commercial resources ($) that were recommended by satisfied users.
Quebec and French Canadian Searchable Databases
- Genealogical and Historical Records of Quebec
 ( $ ) Ancestry.ca This is a great starting page for using Ancestry.ca for researching people from the province of Quebec. The page lists all of the Quebec resources at Ancestry.ca with links to the records.
- The First Census of New France (Quebec) 1666
 ( free ) RootsWeb For more census records, scroll down this page to the census section
- Marriage Bonds - Upper (Ontario) and Lower Canada (Quebec) ( free ) Library & Archives Canada A completely searchable database of 7899 marriage bonds for Upper Canada (Ontario) issued between 1803 and 1865, and 2960 marriage bonds for Lower Canada (Quebec) issued between 1779 and 1858.
- Alphabetical Listing of the Filles du roi. ( free ) La Société des Filles du roi The filles du roi, or King's Daughters, were some 770 women who arrived in the colony of New France (Canada) between 1663 and 1673, under the financial sponsorship of King Louis XIV of France. For history of the migration, details about each woman, and information about husbands and more, see P. J. Gagne's book .
- Soldiers in the Carignan-Salières Regiment who settled in Canada ( free ) La Société des Filles du roi Between June and September 1665, some 1200 soldiers and officers of the Carignan-Salières Regiment arrived in Quebec. Over 450 of these troops remained in the colony. Many married "filles du roi"
- Lower Canada Land Petitions ( free ) Library & Archives Canada
When New France became a British colony in 1763, the land system changed. New lands were now granted as part of townships instead of seigneuries. Many early settlers, both military and civilian, submitted petitions to the Governor to obtain Crown land. The Lower Canada Land Petitions contain petitions for grants or leases of land and other administrative records. This research tool provides access to more than 93,000 references to individuals who lived in present-day Quebec between 1764 and 1841.
- Family "dit names" (nicknames) in Old Quebec ( free ) PRDH Old Quebec documents often use of nicknames instead of surnames. These nicknames are called "dit names". The French word "dit" means "said". This database is a list of all family name-to-nickname associations found in in birth, marriage and deaths certificates prior to 1800. Enter a family name (or nickname) and you will get a list of other names to which it is associated in the certificates, along with the number of occurences.
- The 1000 most common surnames in the prov. of Quebec in 2005. ( free ) Gov't of Quebec Family names appear in alphabetical order (in French.)
- Frequency of Surnames in Old Quebec prior to 1800( free ) PRDH Enter a family name to obtain its frequency among the baptised before 1800.
- Pioneers of the Eastern Townships
 ( $ ) Ancestry.ca An online book containing official and reliable information respecting the formation of settlements, with incidents in their early history, and details of adventures, perils and deliverances. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1863. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- Guide to Quebec Catholic Parishes and Published Parish Marriage Records
 ( $ ) Ancestry.ca Searchable online edition of this book published by Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- Hebridean Scots of the Province of Quebec
( free ) Peter MacDonald Searchable database of 5855 individuals and 671 unique surnames
- Huguenots in New France/Quebec ( free ) Michel Barbeau This database holds the names of 321 Huguenots who stayed or etablished in New-France from the beginning of the colony to 1763. The file is in alphabetical order.
- Immigrants at Grosse-Île (Quebec) ( free ) Library & Archives Canada This database includes information on 33,026 immigrants who stayed on the Grosse-Île Quarantine Station (near Quebec City) between 1832 and 1937, upon arrival in Canada.
- Québec Genealogy Message Board ( free ) Ancestry.ca Contains an archive of messages posted by those interested in Quebec family history. Search/read messages or post your own queries.
- Quebec, Canada Genealogy Forum
( free ) Genealogy.com Contains an archive of messages posted by those interested in Quebec family history. Search/read messages or post your own queries.
- New England Captives Carried to Canada During the Old French and Indian Wars
( $ ) Ancestry.ca This database contains the true stories of individuals and families living in New England, who were taken captive and delivered to Canada during the old French and Indian Wars. Many of these captives were sheltered and protected by French Protestant nuns and priests, and later baptized with a new (French) name. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- Eastern Townships and South Western Quebec, Canada Land/Gazetteer Records: 1881
( $ ) Ancestry.ca This database is a unique collection of names extracted from the historical atlas for Eastern Townships and South Western Quebec, Canada. Included in this index are the name, year born (if included), location, and source information.
- Histoire des grandes familles françaises du Canada, ou, Aperçu sur le Chevalier Benoist et quelques familles contemporaines
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Searchable online edition of this book published in 1867. In French.
- Nos gloires nationales, ou, Histoire des principales familles du Canada
 ( $ ) Ancestry.ca Searchable online edition of this book published in 1867. In French.
- French Canadians in the 1842 Oregon census ( free ) Oregon Pioneers From Elijah WHITE's 1842 census of Oregon.
- Books, Maps, and other useful resources ( free & $ ) Global Genealogy & History Shoppe
Browse through hundreds of physical and online resources for this province and other provinces and territories. Books, maps, CDs, online searchable databases, useful links and Global Gazette articles.
Abitibi CountyArgenteuil County
- 1825 Census Index, Gore Township, Argenteuil County, Quebec ( free ) Eileen E. McElroy
- 1831 Census Index, Gore Township, Argenteuil County, Quebec ( free ) Eileen E. McElroy
- 1842 Census Index, Gore Township, Argenteuil County, Quebec ( free ) Eileen E. McElroy
- Church of Scotland Records, Argenteuil, Quebec
( free ) GenWeb These Argenteuil records appear on the Prescott County (Ontario) GenWeb site.
- 1861 Census of Morin Heights, County of Argenteuil, Quebec ( free ) Morin Heights Historical Association
- 1861 Census of Mille-Isles, County of Argenteuil, Quebec ( free ) Morin Heights Historical Association
- Laurentides, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free )
Ancestry.ca
Arthabaska CountyBeauce CountyBeauharnois County
- 19th century Châteauguay valley Protestant Church registers ( free ) Warren Sadler et al (Covers Huntingdon county and the seigniories of Beauharnois & Châteauguay in Southwestern Québec.
- Pionneers of the Châteauguay Valley, Quebec ( free ) Warren Sadler et al English, Irish and Scots ancestors who settled in the Châteauguay Valley (Huntingdon, Beauharnois & Châteauguay) in the 1800s.
- Hinchinbrooke, Beauharnois County 1851 Census Transcription, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1831 Census for Godmanchester Township, Beauharnois County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1842 Census for Godmanchester Township, Beauharnois County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1842 Census for Dundee Township, Beauharnois County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1842 Census for Hinchinbrooke Township, Beauharnois County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1842 Census for Hemmingford Township, Beauharnois County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
Bellechasse CountyBerthier CountyBonaventure County
- Registers of Ste Anne de Restigouche, Quebec 1842 to 1867 ( free ) Irene's Genealogy & History This site has a lot of annoying pop-up advertisements, but also includes some useful data.
- Some MicMac Indians of Ristigouche, Quebec 1841 - 1866 Restigouche, Bonaventure County. ( free ) Irene's Genealogy & History This site has a lot of annoying pop-up advertisements, but also includes some useful data.
- Les familles de Maria et leur généalogie
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Families of Maria, Bonaventure County, Quebec, and their genealogy. Searchable online edition of this book by Donat Paradis. In French.
- Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
Gaspésie--Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec Genealogy Message Boards ( free )
Ancestry.ca
Brome County
- Beautiful waters
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Devoted to the Memphremagog Region in history, legend, anecdote, folklore, poetry, drama. Searchable online edition of this book published in Newport, Vermont by Memphremagog Press in 1926.
- Pioneers of the Eastern Townships
( $ ) Ancestry.ca An online book containing official and reliable information respecting the formation of settlements, with incidents in their early history, and details of adventures, perils and deliverances. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1863. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- Estrie, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Eastern Townships, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
Chambly CountyChamplain County
Charlevoix (Counties of Charlevoix East & Charlevoix West)Châteauguay County
- Pionneers of the Châteauguay Valley, Quebec ( free ) Warren Sadler et al English, Irish and Scots ancestors who settled in the Châteauguay Valley (Huntingdon, Beauharnois & Châteauguay) in the 1800s.
- Beechridge Presbyterian Church, Sainte-Clotilde (Châteauguay County), Quebec Cemetery Monument Inscription List
( free ) Burton Lang
- St-Matthew's Episcopal (Edwardstown Anglican) Cemetery, St-Chrysostôme, Quebec
( free ) Burton Lang
- Russeltown Protestant Church Cemetery, St-Chrysostôme, Quebec.
( free ) Burton Lang
- Riverfield Cemetery, Tres-Saint-Sacrement (County of Chateauguay), Quebec
( free ) Burton Lang
- 19th century Châteauguay valley Protestant Church registers (Covers Huntingdon county and the seigniories of Beauharnois & Châteauguay in Southwestern Québec. ( free ) Warren Sadler et al
- Indexed list of Burials in St-Paul's Presbyterian (United) Church. Ormstown, Quebec.
( free ) Burton Lang
- St James Anglican Cemetery, Ormstown, Quebec
( free ) Burton Lang
Compton CountyCôte-NordDeux-Montagnes CountyDorchester CountyDrummond CountyFrontenac CountyGaspé CountyGatineau CountyHull CountyHuntingdon County
- The Gleaner (Huntingdon, Quebec) Extracts 1863-1920
( free ) RootsWeb primarily birth, marriage, and death announcements of English speaking families in the area.
- Pionneers of the Châteauguay Valley, Quebec ( free ) Warren Sadler et al English, Irish and Scots ancestors who settled in the Châteauguay Valley (Huntingdon, Beauharnois & Châteauguay) in the 1800s.
- Athelstan Cemetery, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- Index of persons to the book "Hemmingford [Quebec] Then and Now" by Alister Somerville ( free ) Dan Mark
- Hemmingford, Quebec Cemetery Records (Huntingdon County) ( free ) The Hemmingford Archives
- Ste. Agnes de Dundee, Huntingdon County, Quebec : Catholic Church Marriage Register Transcription 1861 to 1967
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- Zion United Church Cemetery, Dundee, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1881 Dundee Township Census, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- Hillside Cemetery Index, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 1881 Huntingdon Villiage Census, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- Ste. Agnes de Dundee (Huntingdon County), Quebec Catholic Cemetery
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- 19th century Châteauguay valley Protestant Church registers (Covers Huntingdon county and the seigniories of Beauharnois & Châteauguay in Southwestern Québec. ( free ) Warren Sadler et al
- Gore Cemetery Transcription, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- St. Anicet Parish 1871 Census, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- St. Anicet Parish 1881 Census, Huntingdon County, Quebec
( free ) Huntingdon County GenWeb
- Montérégie, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free )
Ancestry.ca
Iberville CountyIle-Jésus County (City of Laval)Joliette CountyKamouraska CountyLabelle CountyLac-Saint-Jean (Former counties of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est & Lac-Saint-Jean-Ouest)Laprairie CountyL'Assomption CountyLaval See Ile-Jésus CountyLévis CountyL'Islet CountyLotbinière CountyMaskinongé CountyMatane CountyMatapédia CountyMégantic CountyMissisquoi County
- Stanbridge, Missisquoi, Quebec Census 1851
( free ) RootsWeb
- 1855 Militia of Stanbridge, Missisquoi, Quebec ( free ) Beth Davies
- Missisquoi County, Quebec 1851 Census Name Index( free ) Beth Davies (pdf document)
- Estrie, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free )
Ancestry.ca
- Eastern Townships, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- South Beech Ridge Cemetery, Clarenceville, Quebec
( free ) RootsWeb
- John M. McGregor Notary Records Index 1851-1879.
( free ) RootsWeb Images online of the original index, surnames A to J only. John M. McGregor practices in Montreal, Quebec from 1851 to 1854 and in Stanbridge, Quebec from 1854 to 1880.
- Pioneers of the Eastern Townships
( $ ) Ancestry.ca An online book containing official and reliable information respecting the formation of settlements, with incidents in their early history, and details of adventures, perils and deliverances. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1863. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- List of Persons Taking the Oath of Allegiance at Missisquoi Bay from the Lower Canada (Quebec) Land Records 1795-1797 ( free ) David J. Ellis Commencing in 1795 those persons who had gathered at Missisquoi Bay were required to take an Oath of Allegiance. This document is a transcription of those lists of names.
Montcalm CountyMontmagny CountyMontmorency CountyMontreal ( the Island of Montreal)
- Lovell's Montreal Directories online ( free ) Library and Archives of Quebec The Library and Archives of Quebec (BAnQ) have placed City Directories of Montreal from 1842 to 1940 online. The website is in French only, however the structure is simple enough that a non-French speaking person can easily use it. The early Directories are in English. The Archives expects to add remaining directories up to 1999 during the coming months.
- 1666 Montreal, Quebec Census
( free ) RootsWeb For more census records, scroll down this page to the census section
- Projet Adhémar - XVIIe siècle ( free ) Projet Adhémar XVIIth Century Montreal population from 1642 to 1704, owners and tenants (in French) For more census records, scroll down this page to the census section
- Projet Adhémar - XVIIIe siècle ( free ) Projet Adhémar XVIIIth Century Montreal population in 1725, 1765 and 1805, owners and tenants (in French) For more census records, scroll down this page to the census section
- Montreal City Directories 1842-1992 ( free ) Library and Archives Quebec
This database includes digitized images of the pages of the Montreal city directories between 1842-1992. The books are organized by year, then broken down into sections, then alphabetical by surname (for personal entries). Though the site is in French only, it is easy for those who do not speak or read French to identify and search the directories. 19th and early 20th century directories are printed in English.
- Locate a Deceased in the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec. ( free ) Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church, the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery was founded in 1855 and is the third largest cemetery in North America.
- Annuaires Lovell de Montréal et sa banlieue 1842-1999 (Québec). ( free ) Bibliothèque nationale du Québec Images online of Montreal City Directories 1842-1999. While the Web site is in French, the directories themselves are in both French and English.
- Members of the Institut Canadien de Montréal 1844-1884. ( free ) Institut Canadien The Institut Canadien was a literary and scientific society. It maintained the largest free library in Montreal, Quebec. Disseminating progressive ideas, the Institut often came into conflict with the Roman Catholic Church.
- Montréal, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada Genealogy Forum ( free ) Genealogy.com
- John M. McGregor Notary Records : Index 1851-1879.
( free ) RootsWeb Images online of the original index, surnames A to J only. John M. McGregor practices in Montreal, Quebec from 1851 to 1854 and in Stanbridge, Quebec from 1854 to 1880.
- A Chronology of Montreal and of Canada from 1752 to 1893
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Including commercial statistics, historic sketches of commercial corporations and firms and advertisements, arranged to show in what year the several houses and corporate bodies originated : together with calendars of every year from A.D. 1752 to A.D. 1925. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1893.
- Mariages de l'Enfant-Jesus de la Pointe-aux-Trembles 1674-1975
( $ ) Ancestry.ca
Marriage abstracts of Pointe-aux-Trembles, Island of Montreal, Quebec Roman Catholic registers. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1977.
- CAN-MONTREAL-IRISH Mailing List at RootsWeb.
( free ) RootsWeb A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in the Irish in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can search the archives for a specific message or browse them.
Napierville CountyNicolet CountyNord-du-QuébecPapineau CountyPontiac County
- Pembroke Public Library' s Local History & Genealogy Database ( free ) Pembroke Public Library Though this database includes mostly Renfrew County (Ontario) records, some Pontiac County materials are also included. The database includes the indexes and records such: Cemetery Records for most areas of Renfrew County; The Newspaper Index of selected headlines and articles on local events as well as birth, marriage, death from Pembroke Observer newspaper; Obituary Index to obituaries appearing in local newspaper. More volunteers needed to transcribe records.
- Cemetery Grave Markers - Pontiac County Cemeteries
( free ) Scott Naylor, Ottawa Though not a searchable database the site is easy to use. Click on county or town on the left side of the page to bring up a list of cemeteries. Click on the cemetery name for location, transcription and pictures of each stone.
- Outaouais, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free )
Ancestry.ca
Portneuf County
- Saint-Augustin-de-Portneuf, Quebec 1946 School census ( free ) OurRoots Records are provided in French only.
- Recensement familial de St-Augustin-Portneuf (31 décembre 1945). ( free ) OurRoots Families residing in St-Augustin-Portneuf, Quebec in 1945. In many cases, their lineage up to the first generation in New France is also provided (images online, in French.)
Surnames:
- Familles nombreuses à Saint-Augustin, Comté de Portneuf en 1946. ( free ) OurRoots Heads of household of large families (9 to 19 children) in Saint-Augustin, Portneuf County, Quebec in 1946 (in French.)
- Capitale-Nationale, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Au tournant d'un siècle : Saint-Léonard, 1899-1999 (Québec). ( free ) OurRoots Free online edition of this book published in 1998. Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, Quebec history, biographies and genealogies (in French.)
Quebec City AreaRichelieu CountyRichmond County
- Mariages de Danville (comté de Richmond), Québec, 1866-1869
(In French)
- Liste électorale 1935, Saint-Georges-de-Windsor
: 1935 electoral list of Saint-Georges-de-Windsor, Richmond County, Québec (In French)
- Baptêmes de Saint-Georges-de-Windsor 1864-1884
( free ) RootsWeb Asbestos region, Québec (in French).
- Estrie, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free )
Ancestry.ca
- Eastern Townships, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Pioneers of the Eastern Townships
( $ ) Ancestry.ca An online book containing official and reliable information respecting the formation of settlements, with incidents in their early history, and details of adventures, perils and deliverances. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1863. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
Rimouski CountyRivière-du-Loup CountyRouville CountySaguenay CountySaint-Hyacinthe CountySaint-Maurice CountyShefford CountySherbrooke CountyStanstead County
- Compton Cemetery, Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada
( free ) RootsWeb
- Estrie, Québec Genealogy Message Boards
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Eastern Townships, Québec Genealogy Message Board
( free ) Ancestry.ca
- Beautiful Waters
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Devoted to the Memphremagog Region in history, legend, anecdote, folklore, poetry, drama. Searchable online edition of this book published in Newport, Vermont by Memphremagog Press in 1926.
- Pioneers of the Eastern Townships
( $ ) Ancestry.ca An online book containing official and reliable information respecting the formation of settlements, with incidents in their early history, and details of adventures, perils and deliverances. Searchable online edition of this book published in 1863. A physical copy of the book is available at Global Genealogy
- Forests and Clearings : the history of Stanstead County, province of Quebec, with sketches of more than five hundred families
( $ ) Ancestry.ca Searchable online edition of this book originally published in 1874. Includes indexes.
Témiscamingue CountyTémiscouata CountyTerrebonne CountyVaudreuil-Soulanges CountyVerchères CountyWolfe CountyYamaska County | 
