The Hamilton branch was founded in 1970 and covers the former County of Wentworth which includes the Townships of Ancaster, Barton, Binbrook, Beverly, Flamborough East, Flamborough West, Glanford, and Saltfleet. They hosted three conferences during its operation: in 1981, 1992, and 2011—the Ontario Ancestors’ 50th anniversary. The branch closed in 2024, and its affiliated website was consolidated into the main Ontario Ancestors site in 2025.
Founded in 1970, the Hamilton Branch served Wentworth County, hosted three conferences, and closed in 2024, with its site merged into Ontario Ancestors in 2025.
Discover family roots and local history through searchable records, maps, and archival resources from Wentworth County.
Search burial records by name, index number, or collection. Results include cemetery names and reference IDs to help guide your research.
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Pedigree charts are diagrams that can be used to track family relationships across generations.Â
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Explore a searchable set of historical records and reference materials. This section includes scanned books, newsletters, church records, family histories, maps and more to support genealogical and local history research. Available exclusively for OGS members.
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Looking to dig deeper? These external resources can help you uncover more about your family history.
Genealogy Research Tools
Libraries and Archives
- Canadian Baptist Archives
- Archives of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara
- Hamilton Public Library (Local History and Archives)
- Library and Archives Canada
- Archives of Ontario
- Family History Centre – Hamilton
Historical Societies
- Our Roots/Nos Racines (local histories)
- United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada
- UELAC – Hamilton Branch
- Ontario Historical Society
- Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society
- Ancaster Historical Society
- Dundas Valley Historical Society
- Glanbrook Heritage Society
- Hamilton Mountain Heritage Society
- Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society
- Burlington Historical Society
- Grimsby Historical Society