Quebec, Pontiac County, GenWeb - Genealogical Resources

	Pontiac County
	Genealogical Resources
	A *Quebec GenWeb* *Site*

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Genealogical Libraries
- Ottawa Branch OGS Library
- Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group Library
  The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group Reference Library is actively collecting church histories, family histories, community histories, maps, voters' lists, census transcriptions, cemetery transcriptions, etc. This collection is part of their genealogy reference library and is open to the public. Located at 222 Dickson St., Pembroke (lower level of the Masonic Lodge).

Mailing Lists (Internet)

UOVGEN
- A mailing list for Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogy.

QUEBEC
- This is a discussion area for anyone who has an interest in genealogy related to the province of Quebec.

GEN-FR
- Gatewayed with the soc.genealogy.french newsgroup for the discussion of Francophone genealogy.

CANADIAN-ROOTS
- Discussions of Canadian genealogical and historical research.

Maps

NRC-Geomatics Canada - NRC produces topographic map sheets at scales of 1:50,000 and 1:250,000. Map sheets specific to Pontiac County can be found at the following sites:
- 1:50,000 NTS Reference Grid - Pontiac County

Municipalities

Newspapers

Backroads Magazine: C239 Stoney Batter Rd., Shawville, Quebec J0X 2Y0; Tel: (819) 647-6888, Toll Free: 1-877-647-6888

The Equity (est 1883): 133 Centre St., Shawville, Quebec, J0X 2Y0; Tel: (819) 647-2204, Fax: (819) 647-2206; Email: equity@achilles.net

Le Journal du Pontiac (Bilingue): CP 893, Fort-Coulonge, Qc. J0X 1V0; Tel: 819-683-3582; Fax: 819-683-2977

The Pontiac Journal (Bingual): Box 925, Shawville, Qc J0X 2Y0; Tel: 819-647-6050; Fax: 819-647-6050; Email: aylmer_bulletin@ocna.org

The West Quebec Post (English, since 1893): C10 - 181 Principale, Aylmer, Qc. J9H 6A6; Tel: 819-684-6428; Fax: 819-684-6428; Email: aylmer_bulletin@ocna.org

Publications

The Pontiac County Genealogy Publications page contains a listing of publications that are of interest to researchers. Please send me your favourites for addition to the page.

Religion

Anglican Parishes - The Deanery of Clarendon

Societies

Société de Généalogie de l'Outaouais (SGO)
Société de généalogie et d'archives de Rimouski (formerly Société généalogique de l'est du Québec, SGEQ)
Généalogie Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Quebec Family History Society (QFHS)
Pontiac Historical Society
Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group (UOVGG)
- The UOVGG was formed in January 1990 as a non - profit organization to foster the study of the genealogy of the families who live or lived in the Upper Ottawa Valley in Renfrew and Pontiac Counties.
- Group Meetings

Surname Listings and Queries

Pontiac County GenWeb Queries - Post your queries here.

Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group, queries from their newsletter, Timberline (1997 to 1999)

What are "dit" names - an explanaition of "dit names" by Denis Beauregard.

Volunteer Look-Ups and Researchers for Hire

Volunteer Look-Ups
- There are several volunteers who will do limited look-ups for you. Please take the time to view their areas of specialty.

Researchers for Hire
- Listed here are genealogists willing to take on research for a fee.

Upcoming Events

The Upcoming Events page is a great place to advertise your family reunion or genealogy related event.

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Any questions, additions or corrections about this page should be directed to:
Ron Walsh at rwalsh@nrtco.net

Last updated on: 06/12/2005 and being revised and updated

Visits since March 13, 1998