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This research will help you find militia and military records at the Archives of Ontario. This guide covers the following topics: 1 Archives of Ontario 1 Militia and Military Records 1 226 Research Guide 1 Most Recent Update: 1 March 2013 1 All descriptions for records mentioned in this guide are available in our online Archives Descriptive Database. You will find the database and all guides mentioned in this guide in the “Accessing Our Collection” section of our website. THE RECORDSBeginning in 1793, all able-bodied citizens between the ages of 16 and 50 (with the exception of religious pacifists and some public officials) were required to enrol in the militia. Men reporting for militia duty were listed on annual muster rolls. Militia units were organized on a county basis. This system was replaced in 1855 with an active volunteer militia. It became the basis for the Canadian army. Militia RecordsMuster rolls: The Archives has some muster rolls and militia records and published transcripts of muster rolls. Check the manuscript card catalogue (available on microfiche in the Archives’ Reading Room) under “military”, “militia” or the county name. Men of Upper Canada: militia nominal rolls, 1828-1829 (Toronto: Ontario Genealogical Society, 1995): This volume reproduces the province-wide 1828-1829 muster roll — the most complete that was undertaken (the original records are held by Library and Archives Canada as RG 9, Series 1-B-2, vols. 29-31). Click here to access the Library and Archives Canada. For areas where the roll was not completed or has disappeared, the book provides other muster rolls or assessment rolls from the same period. This book is available for reference (non-circulating) in the Archives Reading Room. First battalion, Incorporated militia records, 1838-1843: This battalion, raised in Gore District, was one of four raised in 1838 following the 1837 Rebellion. Its members were drawn from militia ranks. They volunteered for a two-year extended service. All four regiments were disbanded in 1843. The Archives has microfilmed copies of records from this battalion, including attestations (enrolment papers) for the 1840-1842 volunteers and administrative records. Originals are at the Hamilton Military Museum. See Inventory D 15 First battalion, Incorporated Militia collection in the Archives of Ontario’s Reading Room or contact the Hamilton Military Museum for more information. Military RecordsBefore World War I:
War of 1812 records:
World War I:
Library and Archives Canada’s website has a database and information on other records pertaining to World War I Canadian soldiers. World War II:
Other SourcesLand records: Disbanded British soldiers who had served in Upper Canada and militia members who had served in time of war or invasion could be entitled to a land grant. Check Guide 215 or click here to view the description for the Fenian and South African land grant records, 1901-1922 (RG 1-99) for more information. Military records collection, 1759-[197-] (F 895): This is an artificial collection that the Archives created to put together various militia and military records. It includes militia personnel and casualty lists, general orders and commissions, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and records on various topics related to the military. Click here to access the Military records collection, 1759-[197-] (F 895). Records of individual and families: These may contain records about military or militia service. Click here to search the Archives Descriptive Database for more information. MAKING CONTACTReady and WillingAlthough unable to do your military and militia records research for you, our reference archivists are waiting to assist you. You may telephone or write to them by mail or email or — best of all — visit the Archives of Ontario. Contact usTelephone: 416-327-1600 Toll free (Ontario): 1-800-668-9933 Fax: 416-327-1999 Email: Click here to email the Archives of Ontario Address: Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd., Toronto, ON M7A 2C5
WebsiteFor information about the Archives’ holdings, as well as access to research guides and other customer service materials available through the Archives of Ontario. Click here to visit our website.. Customer Service and Research GuidesThe Archives of Ontario has published a series of in-depth research guides on a variety of specific topics. For more information, please see “Research Guides and Tools” under “Accessing Our Collection” on the home page of the Archives website. ______________________________________________________________________ © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2009 This information is provided as a public service. Although we endeavour to ensure that the information is as current and accurate as possible, errors do occasionally occur. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. Readers should where possible verify the information before acting on it. Directory: access -> documents access -> Plir 4500. American-Russian Relations. Spring 2015, Tuesdays, 6-8: 30 pm, New Cabell Hall 287 access -> General Class Information access -> Note: See also the files: finger-rings-msg, ear-rings-msg, gem-sources-msg, pearls-msg, metalworking-msg, metals-msg. Vkng-Wir-Weav-art, Mk-Vik-Brooch-art, jwlry-soldrng-art access -> Text: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne essential questions/big ideas access -> Deferred Dreams in Lorraine Hansberry’s a raisin in the Sun access -> Relc 4559 Wednesdays 3: 30-6: 00 access -> Black defined access -> One Step Up, One Step Back documents -> Archives of Ontario Download 19.61 Kb. Share with your friends:
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