Latest News
Lanark County Genealogical Society brings the Stone Fence Theatre RoadShow to Beckwith Township, Sunday, Oct 27, 2019. Get the full details.
Our Heritage Projects
Seasons in the Wind; Tales of Lanark County Ontario release Nov 2019
Lanark County Genealogical Society invites you to share stories of your Lanark County Ontario ancestors for a publication by the Society to be published in the fall of 2019. The book is to be a collection of stories of Lanark County people from the past. Help us make a collector item by adding to the stories. Factual, Family, Funning happenings or Historical information about Lanark County and its families. Your story can be as short as a paragraph, but please keep each submission under 1000 words. Inquires on this project or submit your story to president@lanarkgenealogy.com
Notable Folks of Lanark County release Nov 2020
It is more than a reference book; it is a fascinating work of historical information on the many Lanark County habitants who have left their mark on history. The publications will present, over 200 years, the accomplishments great or small of notable people 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 to sports heroes. 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’s 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 us at: communications@lanarkgenealogy.com
Early Patents in Lanark County Ontario release 2020
A fascinating record on the registered patents of citizen’s from Ontario’s Lanark County, compiled by the Lanark County Genealogical Society and other contributors
The value of this publication is in finding the insight into the subject of their invention, their creative minds and works, and the success in becoming a registered patent owner. Lanark County Ontario patent owners are often considered as “Mothers of Inventions” that reflect the needs in the everyday life of our county’s creative minds.
About Lanark County Genealogical Society
Lanark County Genealogical Society‘s (LCGS) goal is to foster the study of genealogy with emphasis on families who live, or have lived Lanark County, Ontario Canada. LCGS is a not-for-profit and charitable organization with an international membership who all have family lineage to our county’s early settlers and heritage. More specifically… Read more >
