Prepared by the Executive members for the members of G&DHS. For the AGM April 16, 2025. Preserving Our Family Histories for Future Generations Our ancestors—whether Indigenous, settler descendants, newer generations, […]
Looking Ahead: With new leadership in place, the society is poised for another productive year.
By Ken Willis, Wardsville Historian, July 2023 It was in the year 1839 that John Strachan became the first Bishop of Toronto. When he received this appointment, his diocese covered […]
April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 The Glencoe & District Historical Society was formed in 1978 to promote local history research. We are a registered non-profit organization, staffed by […]
Wardsville, ON: Recently a civil servant working for the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex approached Ken Willis, member of the Glencoe & District Historical Society, with questions about the history of […]
Cemetery Index: Find a Grave website Ekfrid Cemeteries Mosa Cemeteries Metcalfe Cemeteries Caradoc Cemeteries List of cemeteries in the district The Historical Society maintains a wealth of information pertaining to […]