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Western Ontario Genealogy & History Resources Includes counties of Brant, Bruce, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Haldimand, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Waterloo, Wellington Cities include Brantford, Cambridge, Chatham, Kitchener, London, Sarnia, Windsor, Woodstock, etc. Western Ontario Resources | Central Ontario Resources | Eastern Ontario Resources Northern Ontario Resources | More Ontario Resources | More Canadian Resources 
BOOK - London Ontario's Unrepentant Confederates, the Ku Klux Klan and a RENDITION on WELLINGTON STREET By Ron W. Shaw Published by Global Heritage Press, Ottawa, 2018 Immediately following the American Civil War, a wave of unrepentant Confederate families who refused to take the oath of allegiance to the United States Constitution flowed into Canada between 1865 and 1870. Many of those took up residence across southwestern Ontario, including in the city of London. They were joined by men, soon followed by their families, who were fleeing arrest as American President Ulysses S. Grant moved to destroy the Ku Klux Klan. This book tells the story of London’s refugee Confederates, KKK fugitives and, in particular, of one man for whom even London proved within reach of a U.S. Deputy Marshal. The ‘Bratton Affair’ demonstrated a long-standing sympathy among Londoners, and Canadians generally, for the Confederate cause. It also revealed the young Dominion’s sensitivity in matters of sovereignty and its continued dependence on the muscle of Great Britain in foreign affairs. More Information
BOOK - History of the County of Brant, Ontario (1883) -- With New Index (2009) By Warner, Beers & Company Originally published by Warner, Beers & Company, Toronto, 1883 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2009 This highly regarded history of Brant County has been a favourite of historians, genealogists and those with an interest in the region, for more than 125 years. We are delighted to put it back in print, complete with a new index compiled by the Brant County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. 704 pages loaded with local history, biographical sketches, and history of the settlement and development (to 1883) of the individual towns and townships that make up Brant County. ISBN: 978-0-9810357-98-0 (Hardcover) More information
BOOKS - County Marriage Registers of Ontario 1858-1869, Second Edition - 38 volumes organized by CountyBy Elizabeth Hancocks C. G. & W. E. Britnell and Donald A. McKenzie Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton/Carleton Place Legislation passed in 1857 that required registration of all marriages performed by all clergymen in the Province of Canada West (Ontario). The marriages were recorded in County Marriage Registers. They were to begin on January 1, 1858 and finish on July 1, 1869. Some counties started early, including marriages performed before 1858, and some registers include marriages performed in the later months of 1869 even though formal provincial civil registration of birth, marriage and death began in the summer of 1869. These books are more than just an indexes of the original registers. They contain transcriptions of names, dates and places and oftentimes, ages of bride and groom, and names of parents. If you are looking for a marriage recorded in Ontario between 1858-1869, this is first resource to check. More information - 1858-1869 Ontario Marriages organized by County 
BOOKS - District Marriage Registers of Ontario 1786-1870 - 32 volumes organized by District, referencing contained countiesBy Dan Walker, Fawne Stratford-Devai Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton/Carleton Place, 1999-2013 Prior to counties becoming administrative entities in the 1850s, the province of Upper Canada (Ontario) was initially divided into four administrative Districts which subdivided as population grew to become twenty five Districts. Early efforts at civil registration were recorded by those Districts. In spite of Counties becoming administrative authorities in the 1849, a few District marriage registers continued to be updated as late as 1870. During the early period of settlement all ministers who performed marriages with the exception of Anglican and Roman Catholic ministers, were required to submit returns to the Clerk of the Peace for the District where the minister resided. That said, plenty of Anglicans and Catholics were married by nonconformist ministers, usually as a result of their preferred church not having been established in their locale yet. The majority of returns begin in the 1830s with a few Districts recording marriages as early as 1786. The Clerk of the Peace then recorded the returns in a District register kept in the District office. Most of the original District Marriage Registers survive and have been reliably transcribed into this series of books. The section also include a few volumes of 'District Vital Records' which include transcriptions of vital records (BMDs) from other sources in the same time period. More information - 1786-1870 Ontario Marriages organized by District 
BOOKS - Surrogate Court Indexes of Ontario, Canada, 1859-1900 (Wills), Second Edition - 27 volumes organized by CountyCompiled by June Gibson, Indexed by Elizabeth Hancocks, C. G. & Shannon Hancocks Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton/Carleton Place, 2005 Wills and the documents that contribute to the process of distributing the estate of a deceased individual can be a wonderful source of information about the deceased, their family and those who survived. Estate Files are of great interest because of the bounty of detailed information that they contain about the deceased, and about those who survive. The Surrogate Court used the documents in order to disperse the deceased's estate, whether he/she died with (testate) or without (intestate) a Will. These indexes are designed to assist researchers in finding estate and death information for those who died in Ontario from the mid to late 1800s More information - 1859-1900 (Estates) organized by County 
BOOK - Haldimand County Marriage and Burial Registers, 1851 - 1865By Dan Walker, Fawne Stratford-Devai Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2001 (CD 2011) Haldimand County began separate registers for marriages and burials in 1851. This transcription includes records from the "1851 registers" which cover the period of 1851-1865. At first glance, one might think that the marriages included in this register for the 1858-1865 period are duplicates of those recorded in the "County Marriage Registers" which were used between 1858 and 1869. There are marriages in this earlier "1851 register" which are were not recorded in the "County Marriage Registers 1858-1869" and vice versa. It is important to check both registers. ISBN 10894378-52-0 (Coilbound) More information
BOOKS - A History of Kitchener, Ontario. By W. V. (Ben) Uttley Originally published by The Chronicle Press, Waterloo, Ontario 1937 This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2008 This edition of A History of Kitchener, Ontario by W. V. Uttley is a faithful reproduction of the original work, including all of the original content, and not changed in any way other than the addition of a new title page and foreword. We are pleased to make A History of Kitchener, Ontario available to the public once again and are confident that the book will exceed your expectations. ISBN 978-1-897446-39-3 (Hardcover) More Information
BOOK - Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of OntarioBy James Young Originally published by Hunter, Rose and Company, Toronto, 1880 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2009 Young's writing and research skills are evident in this captivating local history of the town of Galt and its surrounding neighborhood. The time period covered is from immediately prior to the arrival of European settlers until 1880. Galt, once an independant municipality, was amalgamated with the towns of Hespeller, Preston and the settlement of Blair into a single legal entity under a new name of Cambridge in 1973. Galt covers the largest portion of Cambridge, taking up the southern half of the city. After 130 years, James Young's history is still considered to be an essential resource for everyone who has an interest in the settlement and early development of Galt. ISBN 978-1-926797-10-6 (Hardcover) More information
BOOK - Perth County Baptism, Marriage & Burial Register, 1852-1859 By Dan Walker & Fawne Stratford-Devai Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2000 (CD 2011) Following the move from a district to a county system of local government in mid 19th century Ontario, counties became responsible for recording all marriages within their boundaries. Using individual returns submitted by clergy performing vital events in the county, the clerk of Perth County created a separate register for marriages, baptisms and burials in 1852. This book includes a complete transcription of the all surviving county records for the period - both the registers and the original returns from the clergy for the period 1852-1859. ISBN 10894378-50-4 (Coilbound) More information
BOOK - In The Days of the Canada Company (Huron Tract 1825-1850)By R & K MacFarlane Lizars Originally published by William Briggs, Toronto 1896 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006 This book 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
By Edward Ermatinger Originally published by A. McLachlin's Home Journal Office, 1859 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2001, 2006 This book gives a near-contemporary view of the life and settlement activities of Colonel Thomas Talbot. Talbot brokered a "special" deal with the crown that provided him with a bounty of free land in return for settling pioneers in the southwest portion of present-day Ontario. By the time that the deal was discontinued, Talbot had settled thousands of people in twenty seven townships, assembling a considerable amount of land for himself in the process. ISBN: 1-894378-94-6 More information
BOOK - The Talbot Regime or "The First Half Century Of The Talbot Settlement" By C.O. Ermatinger, K.C. - Junior Judge, County of Elgin Originally published by The Municiple World Ltd, St. Thomas, 1904 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 1999 This rare volume illustrates early settlement and historical events of the southwestern portion of Upper Canada, which became the province of Ontario. Topics include, settlement begun, early settlers, establishment of the Talbot road, Port Dover burned, the Talbot settlement in London township, farming in 1825, St. Thomas in 1830, London's early settlers, official, lawyers, and doctors, new arrivals in 1832, Rebellion of 1837, progress of settlement including towns villages and townships described, Chatham, and Windsor in the 1840's, Muster Rolls to the War of 1812, lists of persons plundered in Long Point Settlement, and the Talbot Settlement, and much more. ISBN 1-894378-10-5 More information
BOOK - Middlesex County Marriages and Baptisms 1848 - 1858By Dan Walker & Fawne Stratford-Devai Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2001 (CD 2011) This publication includes a complete transcription of the Middlesex County Marriage Register (1852-1856) plus some additional extracts. Transcribed records include: Middlesex County Marriage Register 1848-1856; Trinity United Church) Glencoe Baptisms & Marriages: 1842-1853; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Marriages: 1856-1858 (East Williams Township); Strathroy United Church Baptisms (1855-1858); Talbotville United Church Baptisms (1845-1850); First St. Andrews United Church Baptisms & Marriages (1848-1857). Also included is a preamble explaining how/where to locate vital records prior to 1869, plus county and district maps. ISBN 1-894378-54-7 (Coilbound) More information
BOOK - Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, Ontario [pre - 1905]By J. H. Beers & Company Originally publlished by J. H. Beers & Company, Toronto, 1905 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2014 Filled to the brim with detailed biographical accounts of individuals and early families of the County of Essex in Ontario, the work also includes portraits of many of those whose stories fill its pages. The original publisher of this tome created similar volumes for only four Ontario counties before the series ended. Fortunately for those interested in the early families of Essex County, the Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, Ontario was completed prior to discontinuing production of commemorative biographical records of the remaining counties of Ontario by the J. H Beers & Company. This digital edition is searchable (pdf format) and can be read on any digital device that can read a pdf file. ISBN 978-77240-004-5 More information
BOOK - Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Kent, Ontario (pre 1904)By J. H. Beers & Co. Originally published by the J. H. Beers & Co., Toronto, 1904 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2005 (improved 2010 printing) Filled to the brim with detailed biographical accounts of individuals and early families of Kent County, the work also contains portraits of many of those whose stories fill its pages. The physical print run of 2010 has sold out. Available now in digital pdf format only. Examples of portraits, a biography page, and the complete index are accessible here. ISBN 1-894571-88-6 More information
BOOK - Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Lambton, Ontario (pre- 1906) By J. H. Beers & Company Originally published by J. H. Beers & Company, Tornto, 1906 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006 Filled to the brim with detailed biographical accounts of individuals and early families of Lambton County, the work also contains portraits of many of those whose stories fill its pages. An essential resource for everyone researching the early settlement and families of Lambton County. 1080 pages! Our detailed description includes a list of those surnames appearing in the book. ISBN 1-894210-88-4. The physical print run of 2006 has sold out. Available now in digital pdf format only More information
BOOKS - Western Ontario Newspapers - Genealogical extractions of birth. marriage and death by Craig BurtchPublished by Global Heritage Press, Milton, various years Newspaper announcements of vital events are an important tool for family historians. Books in this series include careful transcriptions/extractions from published anouncements of birth, marriage, death and obituaries that appeared in early Western Ontario newspapers. Mr Burtch recorded his transcriptions using a typewriter -- these books are exact copies of those typewritten pages.
BOOK - Annals of Puslinch 1950-1967 (Wellington County, Ontario) By Puslinch Centennial Committee During Canada's 100th anniversary of Confederation, many community groups compiled and published local histories. The title is deceiving insofar as it leads the reader to believe that the book is restricted to events between 1950 and 1967. In fact, early local and family history is included, stretching back to the settlement of the community. 67 pages; 6 X 8.5"; softcover - cerloxbound; publ. 1967 by committee; photos, ISBN: (none)
BOOK - Fergus, A Scottish Town by Birthright
By Pat MesternThe settlement of Fergus (Ontario, Canada), originally known as Little Falls, was founded by two Lowland Scots, Adam Fergusson and James Webster, both advocates by profession. The practice they introduced of giving all new streets Scottish names is still maintained by the local council. This book contains information on : People from the Past, From Pens of the Past, Earthwatch of the Early Days, Theatre, Music and Sporting Features, Poetic Expression of the Past. 127 pages, excellent index, b&w photos and maps, paperback. ISBN-13: 978-1550028843
BOOK - On Tap, The Odyssey of Beer and Brewing in Victorian London-Middlesex [Ontario]By Glen C. Phillips A lively narrative and a stunning array of over 140 rare archival images will take readers on a fascinating trip back in time. Through its pages, you'll join the Labatt and Carling families as they forge their beer empires, discover how lager brewing boosted Strathroy's fortunes, visit dozens of other historic breweries that once dotted Middlesex county's landscape and watch as the great temperance crusade changed the whole ball game. ISBN 9921818211 More Information.
BOOK - The Early History of Dunwich Township 1790-1903 [Elgin County, Ontario, Canada] By Colin McGugan, Yvonne McCallum and Don Carroll Dunwich township, which before amalgamation described the rural area surrounding Dutton, has a prominent place in Elgin history. The landing spot for the arrival of Col. Thomas Talbot was in Dunwich township. More importantly, it was in Dunwich that Talbot began numbering the first lots created in Elgin. Most history books focus on the Talbot Settlement, with only scattered references to Dunwich. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Chapters 1 to 5, gives a chronological story of the development of Dunwich up to about 1903. The second part gives a pictorial view of Dunwich and information on religion, education, biographies of noted citizens of Dunwich; land records and associated information. 395 pages; hardcover; photos are black and white, however there are eight colour pages; ISBN 0-9732895-0-3 (V. 1)
BOOK - The Silver Chief: Lord Selkirk and the Scottish Pioneers of Belfast, Baldoon and Red RiverConcerns: Prince Edward Island, Baldoon (Wallaceburg, Ontario) and Red River [Manitoba] By L. H. Campey Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2003 Belfast, Prince Edward Island, founded in August 1803, owes its existence to Lord Selkirk. Its bicentennial is a timely reminder of Selkirk’s work in Canada, which extended beyond Belfast to Baldoon (later Wallaceburg) in Ontario, as well as to Red River, the precursor to Winnipeg. Aptly named "The Silver Chief" by the five Indian chiefs with whom he negotiated a land treaty at Red River, the fifth Earl of Selkirk spent an immense fortune in helping Scottish Highlanders relocate themselves in Canada. Selkirk has been well observed through the eyes of the rich and powerful, but his settlers have been neglected. Why did they leave Scotland? Which districts did they come from? Why did they settle in Canada? Why did Selkirk help them? How successful were their settlements? What impact did they have on Canada’s early development? Did Selkirk realize his ambitions for Canada? In answering these questions, Lucille H. Campey presents a new and powerful case for re-assessing the achievements of Selkirk and his settlers. Using a wealth of documentary sources, she reconstructs the sequence of emigration from Scotland to the three areas of Canada where settlements were founded. She shows that emigration took place in a carefully planned and controlled way. She reveals the self-reliance, adaptability and steely determination of the Selkirk settlers in overcoming their many problems and obstacles. They brought their rich traditions of Scottish culture to Canada and, in doing so, helped to secure its distinctively Canadian future. Together, Selkirk and his settlers succeeded against overwhelming odds and altered the course of history. More information
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