Elgin County Branch
Ontario Genealogical Society

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Welcome to the Elgin OGS

Tracing Ancestors Along the Talbot Trail

Requesting Photos of Elgin County WWI veterans - Please contact us if you have photos of these veterans

For Sale - We have 12 copies of the Alma College Book for sale - $30 each

For Sale - Age Shall Not Weary Them -
The Men of East Elgin Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in the First Great War
- $25 each

THE AMISH OF AYLMER ONTARIO:  “New!, $5!, Written by Kirk Barons.  Available at: Campbells, Springfield Variety, Heritage Line Herbs, Mt. Salem Variety, Aylmer Library, Mary Janes Hair Styling and others.”

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The Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is a branch of a non-profit organization of people who share interest in genealogy and family history. The Branch was first organized in March 1982. There are about 250 members. Any person or institution interested in supporting the branch is welcome to apply for membership.

Contact the Elgin OGS -  plus map and driving directions on Google Map.

Search the Elgin OGS web site. Type in your ancestor's name here.
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Research and Vitals Lookup Policy - How you can get us to help you with your research.

How you can help Support the Elgin OGS Web site.

The Talbot Times Newsletter - Our quarterly Newsletter - Back issues are online.

Branch Meetings and Calendar of Branch events.

The Talbot Settlement - An important part of Elgin County settlement.

The historical Townships of Elgin County are given on the old 1876 County map reproduction below.

Aldborough
Dunwich
Southwold
Yarmouth
South Dorchester
Malahide
Bayham

News - Current topics of interest to Elgin Researchers

Elgin OGS Blog Site - A test of blogging (Let us know which blog site you prefer). Don't know anything about Genealogy Blogs? Try this site for starters. And of course check out Blogs on Cyndi's List

The Elgin OGS Branch Library - The branch library is located in the George Thorman Room of the St. Thomas Public Library and accessible for research during the open hours of the public library. If you are planning a visit to do research at the St. Thomas Library check out the online Finding Aid for the Elgin OGS collection at the George Thorman Room.  Those interested in using the collection of the Elgin OGS or the material housed in the George Thorman Room are advised to reserve a microfilm reader by phoning in advance (St. Thomas Public Library, 519/631-6050). Driving directions to St. Thomas

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