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Ontario came into its own with the American Revolution, which prompted an influx of United Empire Loyalists. Until 1791 it was part of Quebec, then became known as Upper Canada when a division was made. It was later known as Canada West before taking the name Ontario when the nation of Canada was formed in 1867. Ontario has more residents than any other province, and includes Canada's largest city, Toronto, as well as the nation's capital, Ottawa.
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Shortcuts Vital statistics index -- Births to 1907, Marriages to 1922, Deaths to 1932 One search, dozens of databases: That's My Family / Voici Ma Famille 1851 census: Ancestry.ca | Library and Archives Canada 1871 census: Library and Archives Canada 1881 census: FamilySearch 1901 census: Ancestry.ca | Automated Genealogy | Library and Archives Canada 1911 census: Ancestry.ca | Automated Genealogy | Library and Archives Canada Baptisms: Methodist 1825-1910 Marriages: Western District 1772-1834 | Registrations 1800-1925 Cemeteries: OCFA | OGS Cemetery Ancestor Search General: Ontario Genealogical Society Provincial Index (OGSPI) More about Ancestry.ca The National page lists the best sources that cover most or all of Canada. The top sites for genealogy That's My Family / Voici Ma Famille This search tool enables you to check dozens of databases from across Canada at one time. It is free of charge and available in French and in English. It leads to genealogy and family history databases hosted by federal, provincial or territorial archives centres and libraries, or by other partners. Ancestry.ca This site includes indexes to Ontario birth, marriage and death records, linked to the original documents. It's free to search Ancestry.ca, but you will need a subscription to view the results. A free 14-day trial is available. Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid OCFA version 6 contains more than two million entries. Searchable online. Cemetery Ancestor Search A project by the Ontario Genealogical Society. Index to the 1871 Census of Ontario Searchable database. Heads of household only. Wesleyan Methodist Baptisms Transcribed by Ida Reed. There are 101,461 records included on almost 1800 pages, covering 1825 through 1910. Ontario Marriage Registrations 1800-1925 Searchable, extraction project done by volunteers. Marriages of the Western District 1772-1834 Large file with the names of husband and wife as well as date and (sometimes) place. Ontario and Canadian Genealogy Resources A superb site by Bill Martin of Thunder Bay Marriages in Ontario, 1800 - 1924 Many surnames in a wide variety of counties, arranged by year. Ontario Obituaries More than 622,000 references are available on this site. Obituary request page is available if obituary is not available in database. Canadian County Atlas Digital Project Searchable database of the property owners names which appear on the township maps in the county atlases. Township maps, portraits and properties have been scanned, with links from the property owners' names in the database. Toronto Reference Library Digital collections include directories, maps and much more. Archives of Ontario Genealogical research tips, plus searchable online databases. Ontario GenWeb The Ontario provincial page of Canadian GenWeb, with links to regional pages and much more. Ontario Birth, Marriage and Deaths Indexes A helpful explanation of the Archives of Ontario vital statistics index films. Provides a cross reference of their numbers to the corresponding Family History Centre film numbers for birth, marriage and death Registrations. Northern Ontario Canada Gravemarker Gallery More than 115,000 marker photographs from 250 cemeteries. Cemeteries in the County of Oxford, Ontario Contains more than 100 cemeteries from Oxford County. Cemeteries of Stormont and Dundas Counties Tombstone transcriptions from cemeteries in Stormont and Dundas Counties. Cemeteries of the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound Inscriptions and photos of various area cemeteries. Thunder Bay District Cemeteries Transcripts from more than 30 Thunder Bay district cemeteries. Names in the Christian Guardian Newspaper These names are mostly from birth, marriage and death notices, however there are a few names from wedding anniversaries. The names are not solely from Ontario, as the Christian Guardian covered all of Canada. 19th Century Census for Northumberland County The census project consists of selected years for Hamilton township. Additional years and townships will be added over time. Getting the most from Ontario census reports On Hugh Armstrong's Genealogy Site Ontario counties, districts and townships On Hugh Armstrong's Genealogy Site Districts of 1846 in Upper Canada Olive Tree Genealogy. District, county and township names and populations in 1846. Land Records in Ontario Olive Tree Genealogy. Information of the system of land division, how to determine the lot and concession numbers, types of land and where to locate the records. Convict deaths in the Kingston Penitentiary On Hugh Armstrong's Genealogy Site Archives and libraries North York Library - Canadiana Collection A collection of reference materials on the historical and cultural development of Canada. Emphasis is on North York history, local history and genealogy. Ottawa Public Library An overview resources, telnet to the catalogue, and interesting links. Windsor Public Library Digital exhibits include The War of 1812 in the Western District, Pelee Island and Middle Island, Historic Sites of Walkerville, The Fleetway and The Macdonald Papers. Mennonite Archives of Ontario Describes collections in the Mennonite Archives of Ontario in Waterloo, Ontario. With finding aids. Genealogical societies Ontario Genealogical Society This organization has many publications and other resources, and has a large seminar every spring. Branches: Brant | Bruce and Grey | Durham | Elgin | Essex | Haldimand | Halton-Peel | Hamilton Huron | Kawartha | Kent | Kingston | Lambton | Leeds and Grenville | London-Middlesex Niagara Peninsula | Nipissing | Norfolk | Ottawa | Oxford | Perth | Quinte Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma | Simcoe | Sudbury | Thunder Bay | Toronto | Waterloo | Wellington | York British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa Society focus, member benefits, programs and publications, family history library. Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group For the Upper Ottawa Valley -- Renfrew County and Pontiac County, Quebec. |
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