More Genealogy Topics

In addition to the Core Genealogy Topics researchers may find further information by using additional resources such as maps, newspapers, military records and municipal records. Listed below are many additional resources referred to here as More Genealogical Topics. Note that some of the topics are discussed below, and others will open on a separate page.

• Accreditation & Professional Associations
• Booksellers & Publishers
• Burlington & Halton Local History Resources - from the Local History section (see left)
• City Directories
• DNA & Genetics
• First Nations
• French Canadian
• Genealogists Helping Genealogists
• Genealogy & History Magazines at Central Library
• Genealogy Resources For Other Countries:
  • England & Wales
  • Ireland
  • Scotland
  • United States
  • Other Countries
• History Websites
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
• Loyalists (United Empire Loyalists)
• Maps & Gazetteers
• Military Records
• Municipal Records
• Newspapers
• Photographs
• Professional Genealogists
• Television Programs & Documentaries

Accreditation & Professional Associations

Recommended Sites

• Association of Professional Genealogists
• National Institute for Genealogical Studies - University of Toronto, Professional Learning Centre
• Ontario Genealogical Society

Booksellers & Publishers

Recommended Sites

• Global Gazette - An online family history magazine published by Global Genealogy based in Milton, Ontario. Articles of interest to everyone from the beginning family researcher to experienced genealogists. Upcoming Family History & Heritage Events are posted here.
• Global Genealogy - a bookstore and publisher located in Campbellville, Ontario, with products and services for the family historian.
• Ontario Genealogical Society Online Store

City Directories

Burlington Public Library has copies of Vernon's Burlington and Hamilton Suburban Directory 1959 - present. Searching can be done by name, street address or phone number. Please ask at the Information desk, 2nd floor at Central Library to use this resource.

• Vernon's Burlington and Hamilton Suburban Directory - 1977-current
• Hamilton suburban directory : including Ancaster, Burlington, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and sections of Ancaster, East Flamborough, Nelson and Saltfleet Townships (Vernon Directories) - 1959-1976

DNA & Genetics

Recommended Sites

• Genetics, DNA & Family Health - links from Cyndi's List
• DNA : Genealogy - Mailing List
• DNA Ancestry Project
• Family Tree DNA
• Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation

Books & Print Materials

• Family History in the Genes: Trace Your DNA and Grow Your Family Tree, by Chris Pomery, 2007 - 929.1 POM
• Trace Your Roots with DNA : Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree, by Megan Smolenyak, 2004 - 929.1072 SMO

Genealogists Helping Genealogists

• Genealogy - Help Offered, Free Lookups, etc. - from About.com
• Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness

Genealogy & History Magazines at Central Library

• Canada's History (formerly: The Beaver) - Canada's History Magazine
• Families - Ontario Genealogical Society
• The Family Chronicle
• Halton-Peel KINnections newsletter
• History Today
• Newsleaf - the Ontario Genealogical Society
• OHS Bulletin - The Newsletter of the Ontario Historical Society
• Ontario History - Ontario Historical Society

Professional Genealogists

• Genealogical Researchers in Ontario - from Archives of Ontario

Television Programs & Documentaries

• Ancestors in the Attic - History Television series
• Family History - BBC program British series
• Who Do You Think You Are? - CTV Series
  

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