Toronto Branch Publications

Directories

Inhabitants of Toronto, Ontario 1846
by Norman K. Crowder
A reproduction of the alphabetical list of Toronto inhabitants from George Brown's 1846 directory of Toronto, published in Robertson's Landmarks (1898).
49 pages, softcover. $9.00 plus $4.25 postage

Inhabitants of Toronto, Ontario 1850
by Norman K. Crowder
A reproduction of the alphabetical list of Toronto inhabitants from Rowsell's City of Toronto and County of York Directory for 1850-51.
56 pages, softcover. $9.00 plus $4.25 postage

Inhabitants of York County, Ontario 1850
by Norman K. Crowder
A reproduction of the alphabetical list of York County inhabitants from Rowsell's City of Toronto and County of York Directory for 1850-51. Includes many areas now in Peel, Simcoe and Ontario Counties.
86 pages, softcover. $13.50 plus $4.25 postage

York County Men & Women Who Gave Their Lives in W.W. I., Vol. 1: York County Excluding the City of Toronto
by Norm Jolly and the York Region Genealogy Group
A listing of more than 1,300 names gleaned from newspapers, cemetery records, municipal records, and war memorials, with brief biographical information about each entry.
50 pages, cerlox bound. $10.00 plus $4.25 postage

Methodist Baptisms for Northern York County, Ontario, 1842-1896
compiled by Ruth Burkholder
This alphabetical listing includes 680 baptisms from King, East and North Gwillimbury, Georgina, Aurora and Newmarket, extracted from the General Register of the Wesleyan Methodist (later just Methodist) Church in Canada.
18 pages, cerlox bound. $12.00 plus $4.25 postage

The York Pioneer Vol. 86
This 1991 edition of the York Pioneer and Historical Society's annual publication. Includes articles on new discoveries at Sharon Temple, Toronto in 1891, Saturday Night magazine, James Mackenzie, growing up in the Annex, and Charlotte Whitton.
80 pages, softcover. $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

The York Pioneer Vol. 87
The 1992 edition includes articles on sports in early Toronto, the 1887 University of Toronto song book, growing up in the 1920s, Craigleigh--home of the Osler family, Robert Willson Doan 1839-1926.
60 pages, softcover. $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

The York Pioneer Vol. 89
The 1994 edition includes articles on Fort Niagara, the Willsons of Pickering Twp., John Montgomery's escape from Fort Henry, the George Street Chapel, Scadding cabin, and the Dickhout log cabin in Vaughan .
44 pages, softcover $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

The York Pioneer Vol. 92
This 1997 edition includes articles on St. Lawrence Hall, David Willson Hughes, the Maple Leaf Fence, WWII recruitment, Thomas Ridout, University of Toronto, and a tour of Yonge Street.
72 pages, softcover. $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

The York Pioneer Vol. 93
This 1998 edition includes articles on Thoreau MacDonald, Flora Wheeler St. Germain, the yacht Foam, William Lyon Mackenzie, the House of Industry, the Chicago World's Fair, and Paris (Ontario).
64 pages, softcover. $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

The Great Contest for Responsible Government: The City of Toronto Poll Book of 1841
Edited by Paul J. McGrath
The election of 1841 was a rowdy affair. This election, which took place over six days, was the first since the union of Upper and Lower Canada under one government as Canada East and Canada West. The electors of Toronto had to choose two representatives to the Legislative Assembly. The riding was hotly contested by two Tory and two Reform candidates. Reformers saw it as their opportunity to defeat the influence of the Family Compact and achieve Responsible Government. There was no secret ballot—patronage, intimidation and violence were all part of the experience for those exercising their franchise. The Reformers won, but their victory parade the following day resulted in a riot and the death of one man. An Inquiry set up to find the causes of the riot and murder was highly critical of the police, patronage in licensing matters and the involvement of the Orange Order in the whole affair. This book is based on a list of electors, with a decidedly Reform commentary, which was published soon after the “Great Contest”. The more than 900 voters are classified by occupation, and sometimes residence, as well as the candidates they chose. Editor Paul McGrath added a substantial introduction about the politics of the time, and about this election in particular and the resulting riot and Inquiry, as well as short biographies of the candidates, and a complete index.
62 pages, cerlox bound. $14.00 plus $4.25 postage

Toronto in the 1850s: A transcription of the 1853 tax assessment rolls and guide to family history research.
Transcribed by volunteers from the Ontario Genealogical  Society, Toronto Branch with the cooperation of The City of Toronto Archives. Edited with an introduction by Paul J. McGrath. Research guide by Jane E. MacNamara
This transcription of the 1853 assessment rolls and guide to family history research, includes a book and CD version of the index with lots more information for researchers with interests in mid-19th century Toronto. Maps and descriptions of the wards and streets will help you locate your ancestor and understand his or her neighbourhood. The research guide covers vital records, religious records and cemeteries, land records, immigration, directories, published sources and maps, as well as historical background. The accompanying CD includes the complete transcription with enhanced search capabilities that also allows you to search records linked directly to images, and browse through both the pages of the database, and the images of originals.
270 pages, softcover. $34.00 plus $10.00 postage

Researching Yonge Street
edited by Sheila J. Brown
A collection of more than 45 well-researched articles from diverse aspects of York County's main thoroughfare, published by Toronto Branch for Yonge Street's 200th anniversary. Communities, families, transportation, First Nations, industry and religion are covered.
240 pages, softcover. $7.00 plus $6.50 postage

Toronto Illustrated 1893
Originally published in 1893, this book paints a vivid picture of Toronto and its people a century ago. Contains numerous biographies of individuals and descriptions of large and small businesses.The facsimile edition includes a comprehensive index.
245 pages, softcover:.$7.00 plus $6.50 postage

TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCAL HISTORY HANDBOOKS
A series of well-researched histories of communities now within the City of Toronto. Softcovers, 30-45 pages each.

Walking Tour of Deer Park
by Joan C. Kinsella $8.00 plus $3.00 postage

Memories of Scarborough: A Bicentennial Celebration
by Scarborough Public Library
A collection of articles by 20 long-time residents of Scarborough.
140 pages, softcover. $12.00 plus $4.75 postage

Scots Kirk: An Oral History of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough
by Chadwick, McCowan & McCowan
This history of one of Scarborough's oldest churches (1818) records the people, associations, buildings and community anecdotes. Lots of wonderful photos.
172 pages, soft cover. $5.00 plus $7.00 postage

Aurora Marriages and Deaths: An Index to Marriage and Death Notices in the Aurora Banner, 1864-1969
This indispensable newspaper index by the Aurora Museum, contains more than 10,000 names, mostly from Aurora, King Twp. and Whitchurch. Includes references from local and family histories. 290 pages, softcover.
$20.00 plus $8.00 postage

Markham Methodist Baptisms 1843-1899
by Ruth Burkholder
An alphabetical listing of 433 baptisms, extracted from the General Register of Wesleyan Methodist (later just Methodist) Church in Canada.
44 pages, cerlox-bound. $10.00 plus $4.25 postage

Abstracted Index for the 1861 Census for Vaughan Township, York County, Ontario
compiled by Ruth M. Burkholder
This every name index includes the extensive enumerators' notes and maps.
100 pages, cerlox bound. $18.00 plus $4.25 postage

Index to 1891 Census, Vaughan Township including Woodbridge, York County, Ontario
by Ruth M. Burkholder
This index to heads of households and employed adults include several maps.
67 pages, cerlox bound. $15.00 plus $4.75 postage

Genealogy in Ontario: Searching the Records (Revised 4th edition)
by Brenda Dougall Merriman
This new edition of Genealogy in Ontario is essential for researching Ontario ancestors. Chapters explain all major records and their use--including vital statistics, census, land, court, immigration, municipal, education, business, professional, and military records, Loyalist and Aboriginal sources. Several extensive appendices list addresses and useful publications.
278 pages, softcover. 3rd edition (1 copy) $10.00 plus $7.50 postage
4th edition $30.00 plus $7.50 postage

Our Young Soldier", Lieutenant Francis Simcoe, 6 Juune 1791 - 6 April 1812
by Mary Beacock Fryer
A biography of the son of Lt.-Gov. Simcoe, who lent his name to Castle Frank. Tells of his voyage as an infant to Quebec, his experiences in Upper Canada, education in England, and his service in the British Army which took him to Ireland, Portugal and to his death in Badajoz, Spain. Drawn largely from letters and diaries, the Simcoes' correspondence included many acquaintances from Upper Canada.
180 pages, softcover. $6.00 plus $5.00 postage

Peel County Marriages in York County Marriage Registers 1858-1869
by Ruth Burkholder
A listing of 184 marriages registered in York County, where one or both parties was born or resided in Peel or Halton Counties. Extracted from county marriage registers.
36 pages, cerlox bound. $7.00 plus $4.25 postage

Strays! An index to the OGS Strays Project
Each volume collects more than 1,600 recorded events concerning Ontarians who had "strayed" from Ontario. Researchers world-wide have gleaned these references from newspapers, gravestones and other records, and submitted them to the Strays Project to make them more accessible to researchers with Ontario roots. Just the place to look for that great uncle who "went west".
Volume 1--75 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 2--81 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 3--87 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 4--87 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 5--83 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 6--97 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage
Volume 7--81 pages, softcover. $2.75 plus $4.25 postage

Index of Passengers Who Emigrated to Canada Between 1817 and 1849
compiled by John Acton
Most Canadian port passenger lists for this time period have not been preserved. This book indexes the limited passenger lists that have survived in records of the British Colonial Office - more than 3,500 names - and that are available on inter-library loan from the National Archives of Canada.
100 pages, softcover. $19.25 plus $4.25 postage

Genealogy in Ontario: Searching the Records (Revised 4th edition)
by Brenda Dougall Merriman
This edition of Genealogy in Ontario is essential for researching Ontario ancestors. Chapters explain all major records and their use--including vital statistics, census, land, court, immigration, municipal, education, business, professional, and military records, Loyalist and Aboriginal sources. Several extensive appendices list addresses and useful publications.
278 pages, softcover. $10.00 plus $7.50 postage

Tools of the Trade for Canadian Genealogy: A Series of Papers to Help Understand Genealogical Research in Canada (2nd edition)
by Althea Douglas
Topics include the creation of records, how they have been preserved, and advice on finding and using them.
136 pages, softcover. $21.95 plus $4.75 postage

Here be Dragons! Navigating the Hazards Found in Canadian Family Research
by Althea Douglas
This book from OGS is full of useful information that will help both beginners & seasoned family historians to avoid pitfalls in Canadian records and may lead to new avenues of research.
74 pages, softcover. $6.00 plus $4.75 postage

Here be Dragons, Too! More Navigational Hazards for the Canadian Family Researcher
by Althea Douglas
88 pages. $6.00 plus $4.75 postage

Help! I've Inherited an Attic Full of History (2nd edition)
by Althea Douglas
A two-part guide written for people who - willingly or otherwise - become the custodians of the records of a family member, business, institution or club. Dating, evaluating and disposing of the accumulation of a lifetime and archival conservation in the home environment.
184 pages, softcover. $28.95 plus $4.75 postage

Family Health Trees: Genetics and Genealogy
by Luanne McNabb, Elizabeth Curtis & Kathleen Bowley
An OGS publication, introducing human genetics, the basics of research and charting health and family records.
58 pages, softcover. $11.75 plus $4.25 postage

In Search of My Father: One Woman's Search for the Father She Never Knew
by Marion Elizabeth Fawkes
A wonderful book details the path taken, the persistence and luck involved, in the "search" for Charles McKenzie Marten. Very approachable.
108 pages, softcover. $12.00 plus $4.25 postage

Canadian Korea War Memorial
by OGS, Halton-Peel Branch
An alphabetical listing of the more than 500 names on the memorial erected by the Korea Veterans Association of Canada at Meadowvale Cemetery in Brampton. Included for each entry are regimental number, rank, age, date of death, unit, and location of remains.
37 pages, softcover. $6.50 plus $4.25 postage

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