Ontario Ancestors GEDCOM Site contains more than 830,000 Individuals and 315,000 Families within its database and cites well over 40,000 sources. One of the mandates of The Ontario Genealogical Society is to preserve genealogical information for future generations regardless of whether it has been properly or fully sourced. Contribute your gedcom file today and help preserve Ontario’s genealogical past.
Brick Street Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in London, Ontario and originally associated with the neighbouring Brick Street Church (Methodist Episcopal), began as the burial ground for some of Westminster Township’s earliest pioneers who arrived in 1810, with interments dating from 1813. In 1994, the cemetery was designated a provincial heritage site. Stewardship and restoration of the cemetery, as well as genealogical research on associated families has been undertaken by the Friends of Brick Street Cemetery.
S.S. Nerissa – The story of the only troopship to lose Canadian troops en route to England in World War II was developed by Ann Hentschel. Ontario Ancestors is honoured to have been chosen by Ann to preserve her work for future generations of researchers.
A Living Past: Port Hope and Hope Township, site was created in March 2000 with the hope of expanding Peter & Barbara Bolton’s family research (to date, sixty-eight new cousins!). They also began transcribing the wealth of Port Hope/Hope Township resources available. Ontario Ancestors is proud to provide free hosting services to ensure the long-term security of this valuable resource under the continued administration of Peter and Barbara.
Nursing Sister Connor provides the documentary and photographic story of one woman’s journey through the horrors of World War One with photos from her personal photo album.
Norcross Family Site – Hosted by Ontario Ancestors and developed and administered by Philip Norcross Gross, this site is dedicated to the Ancestral Roots of Philip, based on the four branches defined by each of his Grandparents – Henry Joseph Gross – Alice Whitney (Norcross) Gross – Oscar Ernest Fleming – Caroline Maud (Drake) Fleming
The CanadaGenWeb Project was established in 1996 as a free central repository for Canadian genealogy. Over the past two decades hundreds of volunteers have contributed their time and expertise to build this 100% volunteer project. Ontario Ancestors is honoured to provide free webhosting to this important and independent Canadian genealogical resource.
CanadianHeadstones.com, Canada’s largest headstone photo and transcription site. CanadianHeadstones.com is a Canadian federal not-for-profit corporation and a Canadian registered charity. Donations though CanadaHelps.com gratefully accepted, and a donation tax receipt will be instantly issued.