Genealogy, derived from the
Greek words Genea and
Logos meaning generation
and knowledge, is the study
of family history. It traces
family lineage and history.
Other Resources
Bruce and Grey Branch Ontario Genealogical Society
www.ogs.on.ca/bruce_grey/
Canadian Library and Archives
http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/genealogy/Pages/
introduction.aspx
Bruce County Cemetery Records
www.interment.net/can/on/bruce/index.htm
Ontario Geneaology records online
http://www.genealogysearch.org/canada/ontario.html
A Short History of the
Municipality of Kincardine
The Municipality of Kincardine covers 538
square kilometers, in the County of Bruce,
Ontario.
The Town of Kincardine, and the Townships of Kincardine and Bruce; consisting
of the hamlets of Tiverton, Inverhuron,
Baie du Dore, Underwood, North Bruce,
Glammis, Bervie, Millarton and all the
abundant farmland between amalgamated
to form the Township of Kincardine-BruceTiverton on January 1, 1999, with boundaries identical to those of the municipality
that had existed in 1855.
After the first election of the new municipal
council, the name changed to the Municipality of Kincardine
http://www.kincardine.net/
Heritage Kincardine
Genealogy Research
Resources
Heritage Kincardine Walking Tours
There are many places of architectural and historical
interest in the Municipality of Kincardine that we would
like to share with you. While there have been some
changes made to buildings over the years, owners
have worked hard to maintain their beauty and integrity.
Heritage Kincardine has published an updated version
of their Town of Kincardine Walking Tours booklet
(2012). It is available at the Visitor Information Centre
(downtown Kincardine) and various locations around
town, or it may be viewed/downloaded from our site in
PDF format.
In the summer of 2013 and 2014, Heritage Kincardine
worked with Walker House in Kincardine to create audio tours to accompany our extremely popular Heritage
Walking Tours. They are available for download at the
website.
1475 Concession 5, R.R. #5
Kincardine, ON N2Z 2X6
Phone - 519-396-3468
Fax - 519-396-8288
Email: [email protected]
Genealogical Research Contacts
Bruce County Genealogical Society
Box 1083, Port Elgin, On N0H 2C0
[email protected]
Bruce Township Historical Society
www.brucetownship.ca
Bruce County Public Library ~
Kincardine Local History Room
727 Queen Street N Kincardine
519-396-3289
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onbcgs
The Bruce County Geneaological Society offers their research
The Kincardine Branch of the Bruce County
Public Library hosts a collection of resource
materials put together by local volunteers.
talents for a fee. Details can be found on their website. If you
prefer to do your own research, you are welcome to use the
Society’s library facilities.
These resources include History books,
family histories, Bruce County Censuses on
microfilm, archived newspapers, Cemetery
and Church records and more.
Named after the Society’s founder, the Audrey Webster Underwood Collection is located in the reading room at the Bruce
County Museum and Cultural Center in Southampton.
The reading room holdings include:
 Bruce County censuses (1851 - 1911) on microfilm & indexes
 Bruce County cemetery transcriptions and church records
 Bruce County family histories
 Bruce County historical maps and atlases
 Bruce County land records
 Bruce County local, church and school histories
 Bruce County local directories
Bruce County Historical Society
http://www.brucecountyhistory.on.ca/
If you're wondering whether your Bruce County
ancestor is mentioned on the Bruce County Historical Society's website, you'll find a website
search engine at the bottom of the main page.
Although the Society’s publications can be useful
to genealogists, the society is unable to conduct
genealogical research
 Bruce County newspapers, some indexed / transcribed. Includes Chesley, Lucknow, Mildmay, Paisley, Port Elgin/
 Bruce County Vital Statistics Registrations and indexes
 Bruce County Women's Institute Tweedsmuir History Books
www.brucemuseum.ca/collections-research/
towns, villages and hamlets in Bruce County
 Jean Black Newspaper Clipping Collection - local records of
births, marriages, obituaries, anniversaries, etc.,
 Ontario Vital Statistics Index
 Scottish Collection
 Genealogical society newsletter exchange collection
 Genealogy how-to books
 Internet access
Walker House
http://www.walkerhousekincardine.com/
33 Victoria Street North, Southampton Ontario,
Canada N0H 2L0,
(519) 797-2080, 1-866-318-8889.
Collection - local scrapbook style history books of many
The Local History Room is available without an appointment during regular Library
hours. These hours may be found online at
http://library.brucecounty.on.ca/kincardine/
Bruce County Museum and Archives
Southampton, Tara, Walkerton, Wiarton, etc - various years.
 Bruce County Surrogate Court records
While the library does have free internet
usage, the use of their computers does
incur a fee. You may wish to bring your
own laptop, to avoid these fees.
archives-and-research/links
The Bruce County Museum and Archives, hosts
research materials for the Bruce County Genealogical Society, BCM&CC and
the Bruce Grey
Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
If you are unable to visit the Bruce County Museum, they do offer a research service for a fee.
Details may be found on their website.
Built in 1850 as an Inn and Tavern by Francis Walker, the Walker House has been
fully restored as a Heritage Centre for your
visiting pleasure. The Walker House hosts
permanent and changing exhibits of local
history, and hosts many collections of photographs, memorabilia and local
history books.
The Walker House does not offer
genealogical services, but behind it’s doors, is much of the
local heritage. In the search for
your roots, this is sure to be an
informative stop.
Visit the website for more information including hours of operation.