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Title proper
Ontario Cemetery Recordings collection
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Collection
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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1973-[ca. 1989] (Creation)
- Creator
- Ontario cemetery
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Physical description
76 microfilm reels : positive
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Administrative history
The compilation of cemetery recordings in Ontario is an ongoing project co-ordinated by the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS). The majority of the recordings have been presented by the Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto branches of the OGS, although several individuals have also contributed to the collection.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The collection consists of the records of 3,427 Ontario cemeteries collected by the Ontario Genealogical Society throughout the province. In addition 22 Quebec cemeteries and three American cemeteries (one from New Jersey, New York and the State of Washington) are represented in the collection.The cemetery records collection consists of transcriptions from individual cemetery records or tombstones. These have been arranged alphabetically by country, and within, by township and then cemetery name. This collection includes cemetery recordings for the following: Leeds County; Prince Edward County; Grenville County; Dundas County; Carleton County; Kent County; Ontario County; Russell County; Glengarry County; Thunder Bay; Plymton Township; Adjala Township; Murray, Northumberland County and Dack Township.
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Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Purchased through assistance from the Chancellor Richardson Memorial Fund.
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
MF 3801-3876
Availability of other formats
Originals located in Archives of Ontario.
Restrictions on access
Open
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright restrictions may apply.
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Accruals
No further accruals are expected