Lambton County Archives invites researchers and history enthusiasts to learn how to navigate Ontario’s earliest land records in an upcoming virtual workshop titled Researching Your Property: Township Papers.
Taking place on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., this online session will guide participants through the township papers, a collection of records freely accessible through the website FamilySearch. These handwritten records, which have not been indexed or transcribed, include location certificates, completion of settlement duties, letters, deeds, and more. Exploring these documents can provide crucial insights and historical details for those researching property history and early land transactions in Ontario.
“This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in land research to explore a new virtual resource and develop further research skills,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor of Lambton County Archives. “The township papers can be a hidden treasure trove for those willing to navigate these early records.”
Interested participants can register online through the event calendar on the Lambton County Archives website.