Genealogy and Family History

What to Search: Topics

Published Sources

• Newspapers
• City Directories
• Local Histories
• Family Histories
• Official Publications

Family Histories

Research at Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada has a growing number of published histories of Canadian families and families with Canadian connections.

Many of our family histories are available through inter-institutional loan.

Search for the published history of a particular family in AMICUS, using authors, titles or subject terms such as:

• Johnston family; and
• Gregory family.

Library and Archives Canada also has a number of Bibliographies.

Use the General Inventory database to find records relating to families, (MG 25 collection).

Research in Other Institutions

Many genealogical societies collect family histories compiled by their members. Some genealogists also donate copies to the provincial archives.