Latest News
Lanark County Genealogical Society announces a Book Launch Party celebrating its newly released publication titled Seasons in the Wind-Tales of Lanark County on Saturday, November 16 th, 2019 from 1:30 pm until 4 pm at the Beckwith Township Administration Complex, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2. Ample free parking. There is be a short program and some refreshments. Bring your friends. All are welcome!
Book Price: $50 plus shipping. — 100 copies available at the launch party. To order a copy use the highlight bar at the top of this page
Our Heritage Projects
Notable Folks of Lanark County release November 2020
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 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 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 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 >
