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resources that would of use to those doing genealogical research. We have
information on area townships, schools, churches and families. Click the
items below for more information.
Books
Family Histories
Clippings and other miscellany
Frequently Asked Questions
Books
Early
Settlement Patterns in Selected Townships in the North Bay Area by
K.H Topps et al. Nipissing University College 1981. This volume shows the
disposition of the original concessions in area townships. It shows to
whom the farms were granted and when.
These Our Ancestors Were This volume contains records of those
buried in public cemeteries, private family plots and other burials in the
District of Parry Sound.
Guide Book & Atlas of Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts
Contains interesting maps and sketches and thumbnail history of local
areas.
Our Chisholm Story Three volumes that cover 1880 to the present.
Many historic photos and a wealth of information on Chisholm families.
The People of South Himsworth Compiled in 1990 by Michael and
Marietta Raymond on the Centennial of the township, this contains lots of
historic photos, some sketches and lots of family histories.
Nipissing from Brule to Booth by Murray Leatherdale Follows the
native history of Nipissing through to contact with fur traders and
explorers up to the arrival of the lumber barons of the region
Pioneer Days in the Township of Nipissing Published in 1974 by the
township to mark the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Old
Nipissing Road Contains family histories and reminiscences of life in
the area including Christian Valley and Commanda.
Powassan is covered in several volumes including 50th and 75th anniversary
publications.
Agricultural Society album and the high school reunion publication.
There are also reminiscences by Everet Kirkton of life in the area and the
logging business.
Reflections of Restoule 1850 1990 by June McVeety Hampel
Family histories and lots of great photos.
Parry Sound District Census of 1901
Nipissing District Branch Ontario Genealogical Society- Includes township,
name, birthdate, profession, race and religion of peoples living in the
Parry Sound district at that time.
Family
Histories
Giesler (Cottage Life Magazine Article)
Humphreys
McNeils
Mitchell
Moloney, Peter Joseph
Generations Revisited by Jean
Porter- Keown Family Geneaology
Family Histories of the Purdons &
Griffiths by Dr. A.L. Purdon
Purdons by Gladys Hart
Storie and Stillar Family by Bob
Strongman. Begins with John Storie, born in 1720.
Clippings and
other miscellany
We have:
- writings related to Chisholm, Nipissing, Port Loring and Parry Sound
Townships
- information about St. Mary's Anglican Church
- histories of local schools and organizations (i.e. Golden Sunshine
Club)
- listings from the Commanda Cemetery
- community event scrap-books from 1970's and '80's
Frequently Asked
Questions
We often receive questions about our resources
via email.
Here are some answers to common queries:
Do you have copies of the Powassan News?
We have three very fragile copies of this newspaper from 1908, 1948 and
1963. The Almaguin News, which operates out of Burks Falls Ontario has
back issues of the Powassan News. Contact them at: 1-800-731-6397 or Click
Here to visit their website.
Do you have information about my Great Aunt, Mother,
Grandfather etc.?
We just might! But, due to limitations on staff time, we do not provide a
research service. If you are in the area we encourage you to come in for a
visit and browse through our collection. Most of our local history
resources are reference items only and cannot be loaned out. We also have
a micro-film reader and provide a loan service from the National and
Provincial Archives of Canada. The members of the Powassan Historical
Society, as well as Gladys Piper may be available to answer some
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Beginner's Guide to Genealogy:
Gladys Piper, our local genealogy expert has provided this list of
resources that will be of use to anyone who is looking into their family
tree. The Library can assist you in looking for information on the
internet and it is also your local location for borrowing and viewing
microfilm from the provincial and federal archives.
Gladys suggests when starting out, speak with family members and collect
old family documents including Birth Certificates, Baptismal records,
Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates and old family photographs with
names.
1)Family History Centre (Mormon L.D.S. )North Bay. Vital statistics index
Ontario. Call Arlene 494-8144
Open:
Tuesday 10am 2pm.
Wed. 1 3pm
Thurs. 7-9pm. Call Faith 476-3944
Their website is http://familysearch.org
2.) Gravemarker Gallery for North Eastern Ontario: http://nocgg.maddoc.net/
3.) Nipissing Branch of Ontario Genealogy Society
Large holding of books, maps etc. genealogist on staff
705-474-4830
4.) North Bay Library
Audio visual dept. Large collection of microfilm of Census, North Bay
Nugget etc.
5.)Clark House Museum and Clark House Research Room. Open mid-June to
Labour Day weekend. Noon 5pm daily. Closed Monday.
705-724-6937 Fair View Lane (off Clark Street)
6.)Personal Census Available on microfilm from interlibrary loan,
1881, 1891 & 1901 Lists Head of Household, spouse, children, etc. The
1901 Census gives birth dates and immigration dates.
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