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Lanark County Genealogical Society

Lanark County Genealogy Society

Genealogy resources for Lanark County, Ontario, Canada

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NEW! “Lanark County Legends” $55

This is the newest book undertaken by Lanark County Genealogical Society. It is a celebration of the lives of over 80 people from Lanark County who made a difference. They were ordinary people who achieved extraordinary accomplishments. Some of them were people whose foresight built their community here in the County. Others left as opportunities presented themselves and went out to make their mark upon the world. This book has involved many authors and thousands of hours of research with references being carefully noted. Pre-order your copy.

Our publication “Seasons in the Wind-Tales of Lanark County”

Some copies are available by contacting our corporate secretary 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.

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 >

Map of the county of Lanark

Communities of Lanark County, Ontario

Did you know that North Burgess is now part of Tay Valley? Getting geographical place names right will help with your family research.

Find out about the communities covered by the Lanark County Genealogical Society. Review our listing of original townships mapped against present day communities across the county, and learn more about each.

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LCGS Online Resource Library

LCGS maintains an online resource library which includes transcribed documents, as well as surname listings and online queries posted by members of LCGS. Click here to access the online resource library > Transcribed documents include: Articles Family Bibles Family Histories Personal Letters Marriage Certificates Mostly Names Mostly Photographs 1905 Old Home Week Voters Lists &…

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Lanark County Genealogy Queries

This online query service is available to members of the LCGS. Queries may only pertain to the County of Lanark in Ontario. A query is defined as a request for information in the form of a question e.g. “Seeking information on John Doe, born in Winchester, England on 1 July 1810. Married Jane Dodds in 1819 and lived in Ramsay Township, where he died. 15 May 1874. Would like to share on the family.”

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Latest News & Meetings

  • Now accepting orders for Lanark County Legends
  • Publication “Seasons in the Wind: Tales of Lanark County”
  • Stone Fence Theatre comes to Beckwith Township on Sunday, September 13, 2020 POSTPONED due to COVID 19

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The Search feature above is only for the LCGS public website. If you're looking for LCGS publications and other resources to assist in your own family research, you may visit the LCGS Online Resource Library.

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