With millions of names, it is an invaluable tool for genealogist and history buffs. James cemetery and crematorium is now the oldest continually operating cemetery in the city of toronto. Toronto branch ogs family history organizations all over the world are involved in transcribing the information from grave markersand toronto branch ogs is no exception. A cemetery transcription is a systematic survey of the wording and location of each tombstone and memorial within a specific cemetery. This transcription of the headstones in barrie union cemetery is fully indexed and includes maps to all sections of the cemetery. Gravestone transcriptions elgin county branch of the. Now it may seem strange to think of cemeteries as property. Opened in july of 1844, it is blessed with a rich history, beautiful. We would now like to supplement these transcriptions by adding an appendix of names and dates of persons buried without markers, or whose markers are no longer there. Find a cemetery this project is classified as in progress we do not yet have information on every ontario cemetery. Saint james cemetery in toronto, ontario find a grave.
Transcriptions are also available for purchase from the hamilton branch of the ontario genealogical society and to borrow through interlibrary loan from the archives of ontario. Cemetery map project were mapping canadas cemeteries. For an expanded list with details, please visit our list of cemeteries. The cemetery lies 5 miles 8 km to the north northwest nnw of the st. Little atkins brotherton cemetery records town of wakenda, carroll county, mo. Transcriptions are in progress this is a partial transcription. Cemetery transcriptions king township public library. It is the oldest cemetery in toronto still in operation, having opened in 1844. Foreign cemetery transcriptions prospect cemetery, toronto, ontario. Arthur greenfield cemetery, wellington north, wellington. We welcome your visit to our office and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The tombstone transcriptions presented on the pages below have been contributed by fellow researchers like yourself from their own personal genealogy records. Cemetery transcriptions york branch ontario genealogical. Cemetery tombstone transcriptions wellington county. Old trail cemetery transcriptions from the south side of old trail cemetery. This entry was posted in about ogs toronto branch, transcribing cemetery markers and tagged st jemes cemetery by jane e. City of toronto cemetery records, york county, ontario. James cemetery and crematorium, torontos oldest operating cemetery. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the arthur greenfield cemetery, wellington north, wellington, ontario, canada billiongraves cemetery and images. Cemetery preservation the ontario historical society. But genealogists also need to see the original records from a single source. So understandably, many who have left are now found among. Located in the heart of toronto, we offer a welcoming hospitality to everyone, healing, hope, and opportunities to learn so that together we can build. Cemetery transcriptions have been compiled by simcoe county branch volunteers.
It is especially entertaining to me, when theyre trying to sell an exercise, and or, a weight loss program. James cemetery, 635 parliament, toronto, ontario m4x 1r1 skip to main content. Saltspring island cemetery records databases of cemetery information for ganges, st. James is being completely modernized, and prepared for the next 100 years. Welcome to an historic site for more than a century and a half 160 years. They should not to be considered as coming from any official cemetery source, nor should they be considered as proof positive that the inscriptions are in fact accurate. Gentry and worth county cemetery transcriptions below. James cemetery and crematorium is part of the cathedral church of st. Transcriptions from the historic catholic cemetery of sacred heart catholic parish. Germanic genealogy society cemetery transcriptions.
Please understand, i am unable to respond to queries about ancestors, cemeteries, or do lookups. Saint james cemetery city of toronto, york county, ontario. These updated transcriptions when completed will be added to mgsi cemetery transcription collection. The cemetery is home to a beautiful churchlike chapel that is a perfect location for. Please contact arcat to view microfilm copies of the burial register of st.
Philips anglican church cemetery cemetery in toronto, on 25 saint phillips road, toronto, ontario. Other websites already do an excellent job of crowdsourcing a single cemetery together. Saint james cemetery in toronto, ontario find a grave cemetery. The table contains complete transcriptions of eight cemeteries, primarily german, transcribed by ggs members between 1980 and 1990. Government of canada, depository services program this is an arrangement with some 680 public. Opened in july of 1844, it is blessed with a rich history, beautiful grounds and. Cemetery tombstone transcriptions this is a list of the cemetery transcriptions recorded and published by the wellington branch of the ontario genealogical society which are available to the public in the archives reading room. James cemetery is located on the east side of parliament street, just north of wellesley and extending up to bloor street. If you live near a canadian cemetery or can point to the location of one on a map, please help. We are asking genealogists to submit this information, with the name of the cemetery, and some documentation to prove the people are actually buried there.
If a particular person or cemetery is not listed i have no additional information. Arthur greenfield cemetery, wellington north, wellington, ontario, canada. Most of the cemetery transcripts in our collection have been done by ogs branch volunteers. St johns norway is a cemetery and crematorium open to all people, serving toronto s diverse community for 160 years. The main entrance to the cemetery is located on parliament street, north of the. Each transcription can be downloaded in pdf to your computer for a nominal fee. James cemetery, adjacent to the cathedral at king and church streets in downtown toronto, originally granted in 1797, was becoming too. James cemetery is an anglican cemetery in toronto, ontario, canada. Francis of assisi roman catholic, frankford broken front of sidney, part lot 10, con. These records are updated regularly, so check back often. James cemetery and crematorium was officially opened in 1844 and is now the oldest continually operating cemetery. Version 1 cemetery transcription software for cemetery. The usgenweb tombstone project abbeville county, south.
It is the burial ground for the cathedral church of st. Saint james cemetery city of toronto york county, ontario. It allows entry of the inscription information contained on the monuments to be entered into the database. Somerset county pagenweb archives cemetery transcriptions. Pickering village cemetery, adjoining s side of friends cemetery 10.
Add this cemetery information management software to your family tree and genealogy software collection. St james anglican cemetery, queens county, nb st james anglican cemetery, kings county, nb st james anglican church cemetery, carleton county, nb st james the greater anglican church cemetery, northumberland county, nb st john the baptist anglican cemetery st john the evangelist cemetery, madawaska county, nb. Cemetery transcribing toronto branch, ontario genealogical. St james cemetery opened in 1829 and contains a total of 57,839 recorded burials. Cemetery transcribing toronto branch, ontario genealogical society.
Oct 29, 2011 as the oldest cemetery in toronto still in operation, st. James cemetery and crematorium was officially opened in 1844 and is now the oldest continually operating cemetery in the city of toronto. All york region branch cemetery transcriptions are now available through the ogs estore. This is not a complete listing of burials in this cemetery. Passed every day by thousands of commuters and residents, st. Clifford cemetery records town of palermo, oswego county, ny has a number of tooleys from the oswego county lines which derive from the oneida county lines of tooleys. James beautiful setting can almost let it be passed unnoticed. The books have been in the ggs collection at concordia university library for many years and it seems that most members were not aware that they existed. Find a grave is a free resource for finding the final resting places of famous folks, friends and family members.
James has seen a whole lot of toronto come, and a whole lot more of toronto go. The following cemeteries are available for purchase. First opened 1841, still in use, associated with st. In 2008 the branch cemetery committee started a longterm plan to revisit and update the cemeteries in the south west branch manitoba genealogical society area. Landscapes of memories a guide for conserving historic. The cemeditor3 software easily organizes and manages cemetery photos and transcriptions into a searchable database. As the oldest cemetery in toronto still in operation, st. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the toronto west cemetery, toronto, new south wales, australia billiongraves cemetery and images. Johns norway cemetery has continuously offered an open, compassionate and professional welcome in the service of all people of all traditions. Below are a few of these collections available at kfpl. Cemetery transcriptions ontario genealogical society inlibrary use all saints anglican church cemetery king city baptist cemetery hammertown cemetery on the hill nobleton. Cemetery transcriptions the various branches of the ontario genealogical society have worked hard to transcribe names and dates on many cemeteries across ontario. Search 21 transcription jobs now available in toronto, on on, the worlds largest job site. This software is designed for individuals searching their ancestry, family historians, groups, genealogy and historical societies, cemeteries and other organizations desiring to organize a cemetery transcription.
The cemetery is home to a beautiful churchlike chapel that is a perfect location for funerals and memorial services. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery. Cemetery transcription software for cemetery management of. Opened in july of 1844, it is blessed with a rich history, beautiful grounds and the lovely and historic chapel of st. James cemetery and crematorium, toronto s oldest operating cemetery.
The usgenweb tombstone project abbeville county, south carolina. The records below were provided by contributors to. Joabs son john woodford scales got the store at 255 church street. Each transcription can be downloaded in pdf to your computer for a. James and is the oldest operating cemetery in toronto having opened in 1844. To see cemetery transcriptions and tombstone photos, click here. Ontario genealogical society cemetery transcriptions. If you are seeking information for a cemetery in a specific region in ontario, here is a list of our. All cemetery surveys and photos for abbeville county, south carolina sent to the tombstone project are located in the usgenweb archives south carolina. James cemetery, adjacent to the cathedral at king and church streets in downtown toronto, originally granted in 1797, was becoming too crowded, and the decision was taken to open the new st.
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