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Lanark County Genealogical Society announces their new publication titled “Seasons in the Wind-Tales of Lanark County”
Now available at the following places:
Almonte- Mill Street Books
Carleton Place-Wool Growers Livestock Supplies Store
Lanark- The Lanark Era Office
Also from Rose Mary Sarsfield rose@sarsfield.ca or phone 343-262-2772
Book Price: $50 plus shipping. — To order a copy use the highlight bar at the top of this page
Announcing our 2020 Heritage Project
Through Alice’s Looking Glass- the GEMS of Lanark County release October 2020
Book title (TBD)
It is more than a reference book; it is a fascinating work of historical information on the many Lanark County inhabitants who left their mark on history. The publication will present, over 200 years, the accomplishments great or small notable people(GEMS) who are from Lanark County Ontario, Canada or have spent a large part or formative part of their career in the county’s history and social life. From Lords and Ladies, Chiefs and Princess, to the founding fathers of Government Policy and Practices, members of House of Commons, premiers, mayors, and early settlers to nightclub owners, shady low-profiles, sports heroes and “Mothers of Inventions”-those registered patent owners subjects of their inventions. Particular emphasis has been placed on reflecting the county’s rich dimensions of diversity, and on including men and women who were notable in their own day but have now been forgotten. It will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Lanark County Ontario Canada history.
Contribute your summary and photos for those who are worthy of note and add to our 2020 publication.
Email your submission to us at communications@lanarkgenealogy.com.
About Lanark County Genealogical Society
Lanark County Genealogical Society, founded in 1981, is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization with the purpose to promote the study of genealogy and preserving Lanark County Ontario heritage for future generations. More specifically… Read more >
