The online resources serve as a guide for researchers. A visit to our facility is recommended to view original records and for more extensive research.
Wellington County Museum and Archives Collections Catalogue | ||
Our database describes the artifacts and archival records that document the history of Wellington County from its first settlement. Significant artifact collections include textiles, agricultural implements, furniture and household wares. Archival records include photographs, maps, correspondence, diaries, assessment rolls, voters lists, newspapers and minutes. The online collections tool only serves as a guide for researchers. A visit to our facility is recommended to view original records and for more extensive research.
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Women's Institute Tweedsmuir Histories | ||
The Wellington County Tweedsmuir history books are an informative resource for local history that has in the past been overlooked by researchers, historians and genealogists. Access to this important research tool has been limited to viewing the original books or microfilm of the books We wish to thank the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario, The Wellington County Historical Society and the Wellington Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society for supporting this digitization project. A special thank you to the Wellington County Women's Institutes and their members for contributing their books to this project. How to search the Tweedsmuir Histories
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Wellington County Historical Society Essay and Journal Collection | ||
The Wellington County Historical Society has held an annual essay contest since 1943. They have also published an annual journal highlighting various historical themes and topics documenting the history of Wellington County since 1987. These essays and journals are an informative resource for local history. Access to this important research tool has been limited to viewing the original essays and journals...until now. This project involved scanning and transcribing the essays in order to make these handwritten and typed pages available online. This database allows for keyword searching as well as access to the original documents. Partial funding for this project was received from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Museums and Technology Fund.
Please view our List of Essay Topics How to search the Essays and Journals
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Wellington County Local History Articles | ||
Access local Wellington County history articles by keyword searching newspaper articles written by local authors including: Stephen Thorning's, Valuing Our History (1990-2014) and Time Lines (2001-2008); Pat Mestern`s, Looking Back (1999-2012) and Mapleton Historical Society members, Mapleton Musings (2006-2014). [Note: The number preceding the newspaper publication date is the week ie. 30_24_July_2009.] How to search the Local History Articles
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Wellington County Remembers: Commemorating Our Fallen | ||
Wellington County Remembers is an outdoor exhibit on the front lawn of the Museum that takes place November 5th, the official start to Remembrance Week across Canada. 503 Markers, with the names of the fallen from Wellington County from the First World War, the Second World War, Korea and Afghanistan, are placed on the lawn. At a special Remembrance ceremony, members of the Legions from across Wellington County come and read the names of the fallen aloud. Then, on the evening of November 10th, candles are lit at every marker, and they remain lit until the morning of November 12, burning throughout Remembrance Day, November 11. Now, our special Wellington County Remembers Database brings the names on the markers to life through photographs, letters, attestation papers, and service records.
How to search the Wellington County Remembers Database
SEARCH We Will Remember Them Our Cenotaphs Unveiled
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Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge Resident Database | ||||||||||||||||||||
This searchable database is a transcription of the Wellington County House of Industry and Refuge Admission Register between 1877 and 1922. Additional research can be found under the Details tab for each resident. Subsequent years will be added on a yearly basis. Many residents were discharged and re-admitted, usually only once or twice, but in one case eleven times. Each re-admission meant a new admission number was assigned to the resident. The background information on each individual is linked to the first admission number they were assigned. “See” references are used to redirect to the first admission number assigned to each resident admitted more than once. This database contains historic language that includes racist, sexist, ableist, and otherwise discriminatory terminology. These descriptions reflect the language and attitudes of the historical period in which they were created. We welcome any feedback or additional background information on residents listed in our database. Please email wcma@wellington.ca. |