The Waterloo-Wellington Branch of Ontario Ancestors (OGS) was established in 1972 by Eldon Weber and Jacqueline Norris to serve both Waterloo and Wellington counties. In 1991, the branch aimed to better serve its wide region by appointing two vice chairs—one for each county— and dividing committee work accordingly. On the branch’s 25th anniversary in 1997, it was decided to split into two separate groups. Wellington officially became its own branch in 2001, allowing Waterloo to focus more directly on its local genealogical community.​
Founded in 1972, the Waterloo-Wellington Branch split in 2001 to better serve each county, allowing Waterloo to focus on its local genealogical community.
Discover family roots and local history through searchable records, maps, and archival resources from the Waterloo Region.
Library Collection
In partnership with the Waterloo Historical Society and the Waterloo Region Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Kitchener Public Library has developed a collection of books, newspapers and other materials documenting the area’s history and families.
A searchable index of the collection is available below.
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| CALL NO | TITLE | AUTHOR | IMPRINT | VOLUME |
Master Name Index
Search obituaries, birth notices, and other records by name or publication.Â
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A searchable collection of historical records from the Waterloo region, including books, newspapers, directories, maps, and church documents — exclusively for OGS members.
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December 2023
A quick look at the free tools that help genealogists can use in their research, including browser extensions, apps, programs, and websites.
October 2023
An overview of the collections, services, programs, and equipment available at the Kitchener Public Library, virtually and in-person.
Looking to dig deeper? These external resources can help you uncover more about your family history.
Historical Societies / Heritage Organizations / Groups
Libraries
Local Library Information
Mennonite Research
Museums and Historic Sites
General Research Sites
- Archives of Ontario
- Canadian Headstones
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Digital Archive Ontario (part of Toronto Public Library)
- Library and Archives Canada
- OnLand
- Ontario Historical Society
- OurOntario
- United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada
- United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada – Grand River Branch