Stormont County was established in 1792, one of the original nineteen counties. It was named for Viscount Stormont of Perth, Scotland - David Murray.
The first settlers were United Empire Loyalists, "disbandees of 1st Battallion King's Royal Regiment of New York, 2nd Battallion King's Royal Regiment of New York and 1st Battallion Royal Highland Emigrants.", who arrived in 1783. "The lots in [southern] Stormont were granted mainly to families of Palatine German and Presbyterian Scots descent."
Settlers continued to arrive in great numbers, mostly from Scotland. In the early 1800's the northern townships were settled by Scottish emigrants.
Stormont County is located in South-Eastern Ontario.
- 1792-1849 - part of Eastern District
- 1850-present - Part of the municipality of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry"
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A volunteer is needed to maintain this website and answer visitor enquiries regarding genealogy research in this area.
A host is a person who is knowledgeable about Stormont County. Knowledge includes knowing what genealogy resources are available for this particular area of Ontario and where they can be found -- inside and outside of Ontario. Personal research experience in this area is a bonus.
Also seeking Consultants – volunteers who are knowledgeable about this area but have no desire to maintain a website. A consultant has one task: to answer inquiries about doing genealogy research in Stormont County. Personal research experience in/of Stormont County is required. Where you live is not an issue.
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| Thanks to Alex Fraser & Hugh Campbell for hosting Stormont County GenWeb 1999-2008
| This site is part of OntarioGenWeb
Last updated: 2009 |
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