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NEW BOOKS, MAPS & CDs from Global Heritage Press: 
BOOK - The History of Celtic Place-Names of Scotland By William J. Watson. Originally publshed 1926, this new edition by Global Heritage Press 2008. This book remains the best and most comprehensive reference guide to the Celtic place-names of Scotland. This is the only hardcover edition of this classic work in print, an essential reference work for everyone interested in Scottish history and the derivations of place names throughout Scotland. A classic and durable edition that will serve as a valuable reference tool for generations. 558 pages; indexes. ISBN 978-1-897446-36-2 More information
BOOK - The First Century of Methodism in Canada, 1775-1883. Two Volumes In One.
By J. E. Sanderson. Originally published by William Briggs, 1908 (vol. 1) & 1910 (vol. 2)
This Historical Reprint by Global Heritage Press. Sanderson's fine history of the early years of Methodism in Canada has served as an essential resource for more than a century. Being out of print for over one hundred years, this new edition has been pubished to provide access for today's researchers. This editon is a facsimile reprint of both of the original volumes, bound into a single book. More informationTwo volumes in one book
BOOK - History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, With Special Reference to The Bay of Quinte. (Ontario)
By William Canniff. Originally published in 1869. This historical reprint by Global Heritage Press
This book grew from modest beginnings into a comprehensive history. The author originally accepted the responsibility to assemble a paper on the topic of the settlement of the Bay of Quinte Region. The "paper grew into a book on the Bay of Quinte Region. As the work proceeded, Canniff soon realized that in order to prepare a book about the settlement of the Bay of Quinte Region, one had to discuss many topics that concerned the entire province. The final result was this substantial and highly regarded book, which provides an informed insight into the history of the entire province as it was known in 1869 with a focus on the the Bay of Quinte region. More information
BOOKS - Notices From Methodist Newspapers 1830-1890, 10 Vols (mostly Ontario, Canada) By: Donald A. McKenzie. The alphabetical format of the main part of these volumes will enable you to quickly find any of your ancestors whose vital events (birth, marriage, death) were reported in the Methodist newspapers from 1830 to 1890. Some volumes contain vital events records for people of faiths other than Methodist, and from places other than Ontario. Mr McKenzie's detailed and informative introduction to this work provides the reader with all the necessary information to understand and use the material. More information
... or buy individual volumes: Volume 01 - Death Notices from the Christian Guardian 1836-1850 More information
Volume 02 - Death Notices from the Christian Guardian 1851-1860 More information
Volume 03 - More Notices from Methodist Papers 1830-1857 More information
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Volume 05 - Death Notices from the Canada Christian Advocate, 1858 - 1872 More information
Volume 6 - More Notices from Ontario's Methodist Papers, 1858 - 1872 More information
Volume 7 - Obituaries from Ontario's Christian Guardian 1873 - 1880 More information
Volume 8 - Obituaries from the Canada Christian Advocate 1873 - 1884 More information
Volume 9 - More Obituaries from Ontario's Methodist Papers, 1873 - 1884 More information
Volume 10 - Obituaries From The Christian Guardian, 1884 to 1890 More information
BOOKS - Glengarry County Marriage Register 1858-1869 [Ontario, Canada]. By Donald A. McKenzie. This 38th volume of the County Marriage registers series has been added to the popular series this week. In 1857 legislation was enacted to provide for the registration of all marriages performed by clergymen in the Province of Canada West (Ontario). As a result of this legislation we now have a series of records called the County Marriage Registers, which were kept from January 1, 1858 until the formal government registration of all births, marriages and deaths (vital registration) began in Ontario July 1, 1869. These books are published as one volume per county. The exception is the city of 'Toronto' which is a single volume on its own. More information about the series
BOOK - The Early History of the Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island [Canada]. By Rev. John C. MacMillan. Originally published 1905 The Early History of the Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island provides an insider's account of the early Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island, Canada. However, the book also serves a wider audience -- those with an interest in P.E.I. history. The first seven chapters deal primarily with discovery, settlement, population increases, war, inbound migration, land division, Highland immigration, etc.. The remaining chapters focus on people and events as they relate to the establishment and development of Catholic Church in Prince Edward Island. More information
BOOK - Life and Times of Joseph Gould [Uxbridge, County of Ontario]. By W. H. Higgins. (Originally published in 1887). Ontario County and Uxbridge Township native Joseph Gould was revered within his community as a business leader and the people's representative in local and national government. This account of Joseph Gould's life is far more than an interesting life-story. It provides a glimpse into the struggles of the early pioneers, the settlement of Uxbridge, the Rebellion of 1837, and an insiders' view of the establishment and history of the County of Ontario..More information
BOOKS - The Documentary History of the Campaign on the Niagara Frontier 1812-1814 [War of 1812] By Ernest Alexander Cruikshank. The correspondence and papers that are included in this book provide the reader/researcher with accounts covering a wide spectrum -- "Most Secret and Confidential" military letters; returns of killed, wounded and missing; lists of civilian damages; lists of "persons plundered"; administrative correspondence; and other topics relating to the war, both military and civilian. Each volume includes a comprehensive index. Volumes 1& 2 are bound into a single book because they are sequentially page numbered with a single index covering both volumes. Volumes 3 through 9 are all individually bound, each with its own index. More information
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BOOK - Ottawa Past and PresentBy: By A. H. D. Ross. During the years leading up the first printing of this book in 1927, the author used a combination of rare documents that were held privately by his family, and extensive research at the National Archives in Ottawa to assemble this history of the events that led to a back-woods village becoming what was known at time as The Dominion of Canada. He had much able assistance with his research including help from the Honourable Senator Andrew Haydon and many other household names in Canadian historical research at the begining of the 20th century. If you have an interest in the settlement and early years of Ottawa this book is a must! More information
BOOK - Perth-On-The-Tay, A Tale Of The Transplanted Highlanders [with New Index]By: Josephine Smith. Josephine Smith self-published her popular narrative about the every-day lives of Lanark County pioneers in 1901. She tells the story of the Perth military settlement from its beginning, then explores its early development by mixing history with fictionalized accounts of actual events and people. Having written the book in the closing years of the 19th century, the author had personal access to first-hand accounts from some of the original settlers and many their children. More information
BOOK - St. John's Presbyterian Church, Cornwall, Ontario - Marriages Only (1857-1896)Compiled by Duncan MacDonald This book is the result of a chance meeting between the compiler, Duncan MacDonald, and Jack Schecter, the Librarian/Historian/Archivist at Upper Canada Village. Mr. Schecter explained to Mr. MacDonald that he had completed a transcription of the Marriage Register for the years 1857-1896. He also revealed that the original register differs from the microfilmed materials that are more generally available insofar as Mr. Schecter's transcriptions include more information from each entry. That chance meeting resulted in this invaluable resource. Index; 130 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - Coil Bound; ISBN 0-921133-15-4. More information
BOOK - St. John's Presbyterian Church, Cornwall, Ontario, Births - Marriages - Deaths (1833-1856) Compiled by Duncan MacDonald This book contains transcriptions of Presbyterian baptisms, marriages and burials as recorded in the church registers between 1833 and 1856. The first church building was a log structure on the east side of Pitt Street. The building was referred to as the "Presbyterian Meeting House". A white frame church was built in 1827 and at the same the time the first Kirk Session was formed. The church was known as the Scotch Church. The name St. John's was adopted in 1831. In 1888 the cornerstone of the present St. John's building was laid. The much larger stone building was officially opened on March 17, 1889. Index; 188 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - Coil Bound; ISBN 0-921133-31-6. More information
BOOK - Newspaper Tidbits, Taken from Cornwall, Ontario Newspapers and Others, Genealogical Extractions 1835-1906Compiled by Duncan MacDonald Duncan MacDonald, the compiler of the "Newspaper Tidbits" recorded in this book, collected newspaper clippings regarding Cornwall, Ontario, Canada families' for many years. It occurred to him that an indexed volume of transcriptions of those clippings would be of interest to others seeking their Cornwall roots. Oftentimes Mr. MacDonald found newspapers announcements of vital events such as birth, marriage, death that had escaped being recorded in a church register. Index; 134 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - Coil Bound; ISBN 978-1-897446-0809. More information (including index of the people in book)
BOOKS - St. Columban's Roman Catholic Parish Registers 1834-1931 in 4 Vols (Cornwall, Ontario) Compiled by Duncan MacDonald. This four volume series of books contain transcribed parish records for St. Columban's Roman Catholic Parish Church. Each volume is specific to a span of years. You will find transcriptions of baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmations and more. More information
BOOKS - St. Andrews West, Roman Catholic Parish Registers 1804-1944Compiled by Duncan MacDonald. St. Andrews West, the oldest parish in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry in Ontario, is located in Cornwall Township, in Stormont. The church and its congregation have strong ties to the early history of the province. Included in this series is the history of the parish, transcriptions of baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials. Also included are Pew rentals and other information that is of interest to family historians. More information
BOOK - St. Andrews West, Roman Catholic Parish Burials - (1804-1901) Compiled by Duncan MacDonald. St. Andrews West, the oldest parish in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry in Ontario, is located in Cornwall Township, in Stormont. The church and its congregation have strong ties to the early history of the province. Contents include: Transcriptions of Burial records.
Index; 210 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - Coil Bound; ISBN 0-921133-88-X. More information
BOOK - The Old & New St. Andrews West and MacMillan Cemeteries, Cornwall and Finch Townships in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada as recorded by Edwin McDonald "Some Years Ago"Compiled by Duncan MacDonald This book is a transcription of memorial stone engravings in The Old & New St. Andrews West and MacMillan Cemeteries in Cornwall and Finch Townships in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Ontario, Canada. 58 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - cardstock covers/staple bound; ISBN 0-921133-04-9. More information
BOOK - The Story of St. Andrews West from Index cards of the late Edwin McDonald Compiled by Duncan MacDonald This book is a compilation of genealogical and historical information gathered by the late Edwin McDonald who set a goal of documenting the thirty eight original families who settled in St. Andrews West. He recorded the history of the families and community by writing out his findings on index cards. This work provides much information, based on oral and documented history, which will assist the family historian in their quest to research the early settles of St. Andrews, West and their descendants. Index; 145 pages; 8.5 X 11"; Softcover - Coil Bound; ISBN 0-921133-03-0. More information
BOOKS - Notre Dame Du Rosaire Roman Catholic Parish Registers 1869-1925 in 3 Vols (Crysler, Ontario) Compiled by Duncan MacDonald. 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, Stormont (part of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry), Ontario, Canada. Information includes transcriptions of Baptisms, Marriages, Burials and other information of interest to family historians More information
BOOK - Starting Out in Genealogy [Canada]. By Ruth Burkholder. Building a family tree looks like a daunting taste to the unititiated, however it's easier than you think! Family history research is not complicated as long as you know which records are available, where to find those records, and how to organize the information that you gather. This guide is designed for the beginner. However, it will also be of considerable help to those who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. More information
BOOK - Guide to United States Census, 1790-1930 By Shirley Gage Hodges.
Guide to the United States Census, 1790-1930 explains what the United States census records are, what information they contain and how to use each census. Each individual year of the Federal Census between 1790 and 1930 (census were compiled every 10 years) is explained in detail. This guide is designed to help the census novice and intermediate researcher come to grips with this valuable genealogical research tool. Experts may also find this guide useful.More information
BOOK - Authentic Letters From Upper Canada (Ontario, Canada). (Originally published in 1833). Including an account of Canadian Field Sports by T W Magrath.
Etchings by Samuel Lover. Edited by Rev. Thomas Radcliff. Historical reprint by Global Heritage Press Inc. This book contains clear accounts of setting up a homestead in the woods, complete with lists of necessary supplies and expenses to be encountered by the new settler. Topics covered in the letters include descriptions of the hardships of crossing the Atlantic, the roughness of the settlement, and other experiences of settling in the "new country". Of interest to everyone who studies early Ontario settlement, are candid descriptions of Upper Canada (Ontario) as the settlers found it in 1831-1833, the people, and its institutions. More information
BOOK - The Settlement of the United Empire Loyalists on the Upper St. Lawrence and Bay of Quinte In 1784, A Documentary Record. By Brig. General E. A. Cruikshank (originally published 1934). The Settlement of the United Empire Loyalists on the Upper St. Lawrence and Bay of Quinte In 1784, A Documentary Record is comprised of a collection of letters and journal entries of the people who were most closely involved with planning and accomplishing Loyalist settlement along the St. Lawrence River and the Bay of Quinte area between May 1783 and November of 1784.
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BOOK - History of New Brunswick. Two Volumes in One By: James Hannay. Originally published in 1909, History of New Brunswick is the definitive book on the early history and settlement of the Canadian province of New Brunswick up to 1909. Hannay deals with a lengthy list of topics. The topics are listed in the table of contents that appears on the "More information" page... Nearly 1000 pages in one book!More information
BOOK - Sketches of Some Early Shefford Pioneers (Quebec, Canada) (1905).
By J. P. Noyes. The design of this book is to provide of a series of biographical sketches to accompany portraits of ten men who had, in one way or another, been intimately connected with the early history of Shefford. In telling the stories of these men, Noyes also shed considerable light on the settlement and development of Shefford, as well as on family members and others in the community up to 1905. . More information
BOOK - Contributions To The History of The Eastern Townships, Accounts of the Early Settlement of St. Armand, Dunham, Sutton, Brome, Potton, and Bolton (Quebec, Canada)(1866).
By Cyrus Thomas. Cyrus Thomas created a work that has endured as a valued reference work since it was first published by John Lovell, Montreal in 1866. It is a carefully prepared text that offers valuable insights into the early settlement and development of the Eastern Townships of present-day Quebec as reported by a witness from more than one hundred and forty years ago. More information
BOOK - Port Hope Historical Sketches [Ontario, Canada]. By W. Arnot Craick. (Originally published in 1901) Port Hope is a municipality in Ontario, Canada, about 100 km east of Toronto. It is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, at the west end of Northumberland County. Port Hope Historical Sketches, was originally published in 1901. It contains an interesting history of the town and of some of the pioneer families, from the early settlement of Port Hope until the turn of the 20th century. More information
BOOK - The Great Historic Families of Scotland By: James Taylor. An historical reprint by Global Heritage Press Inc. One of the great genealogical works of Scottish families, Taylor's The Great Historic Families of Scotland has been considered a cornerstone reference work since its original publication in 1889. Welcomed by those who valued high standards of genealogical research and delight in the romance of history. The narrative traces many distinguished Scottish families from their earliest recorded origins all the way up to the final decade of the 19th century. More information
BOOK - The Scotch-Irish. Two Volumes in One
By Charles A. Hanna. This is the basic sourcebook on the Scotch-Irish in North America, a massive compilation of source records pertaining to the Scots who settled in the north of Ireland and their descendants in North America. The Scotch-Irish left Ulster as a result of neo-mercantilist British economic policy in the region, requirements that they pay 10% of their income to the Anglican Church, ongoing friction with their Catholic Irish neighbors, and greater economic opportunity in the New World. More information
BOOK - In The Days of the Canada Company (Huron Tract 1825-1850)
By: R & K MacFarlane Lizars. In The Days of the Canada Company, originally published in 1896, provides a detailed history of the Canada Company and its role in populating present-day Huron County. This is the story of the settlement of the Huron Tract and a detailed view of social life of the period with many anecdotes about specific individuals and families. More information
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