Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Research Contact: hbogsresearch@mountaincable.net



Summer Recess/Break

The last day to accept new requests by postal mail or email will be June 21, 2010. Requests presently in process will be completed, but no new ones will be accepted after June 21st.  We will resume regular services again Sept. 7, 2010.

SUBMITTING A RESEARCH REQUEST

•  type or write your request so it is easy to read
•  be specific about what information you want us to find
•  provide specific geographical locations and dates if known
•  list the sources you have already searched for the information
• state your level of expertise in genealogy: novice, some experience, etc.

GENERAL REQUEST:

The Branch is pleased to receive your request, and, for a fee of $30.00, payable in advance, you will receive an initial comprehensive search in our library of the following resources:

- Hamilton Branch Surname files (contain names from the following):

 Christian Messenger

 Ancestry Charts (from Hamilton Branch members)

 Cemetery Transcriptions - Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (OCFA) and/or the OGS Cemetery  Ancestor Index and Cemetery Locator

 Various Funeral Home Records (available to 1952)

Hamilton Branch Bulletins

- 1859 Surtees Maps
- 1875 Wentworth Atlas/Index
- Hamilton City Directories: 1858, 1866, 1875, 1890, 1892/93, 1931 - 1977
- Census Indexes: 1851, 1871, 1881, 1901
- Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register: 1825 - 1898
- Wentworth County Marriage Register: 1858 - 1869
- Miscellaneous reference material for Wentworth County

Research will begin immediately upon receipt of your payment and will include postage, handling and up to 5 photocopies. Photocopies beyond these 5 will be charged at 50 cents each. Remember that an unsuccessful search requires the same amount of time as a successful one. This research can involve up to 3-4 hours of work for each individual name.

CEMETERY TRANSCRIPTIONS:
If you have found an entry on the OCFA (http://www.islandnet.com/ocfa/homepage.html) or the Ontario Ancestor Cemetery Index (http://ogs.andornot.com/cemmenu.htm) and require a photocopy of the page from the Hamilton Branch OGS Cemetery booklets, include the exact reference (e.g. HM-235 ADAMS, John). Please pay in advance: $5.00 per transcription. Additional transcriptions within the same Cemetery Booklet are $2.00 each.

CEMETERY PHOTOGRAPHS:
If weather conditions permit and a research volunteer is available, we can provide photographs of cemetery markers. The charge is $15. This includes travel expenses, and 4 photographs. Please contact us with your details before submitting payment.

NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ARTICLES:Including obituaries, funeral accounts, death notices; birth, marriage and anniversary announcements; newspaper articles related to accidents, trials, inquests, etc. from local newspapers (if exact date of event is known). These are $5.00 each, including postage and handling. There is no surcharge for these documents.
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CUSTOMIZED SEARCHES: On occasion we are able to conduct research in archives and libraries outside the Branch office regarding individuals who were residents in the Hamilton-Wentworth area. There is a $25.00 surcharge per institution visit to cover transportation and parking costs. Please contact us with a description of your specific request prior to submitting payment.

To assist us in your request, family group sheets or a detailed summary of the information you already know would be helpful.

Surname Index
If you have found an entry on the Hamilton Branch Surname Index  and require a photocopy of the page from the Hamilton Branch OGS Cemetery booklet, Christian Messenger booklet or Funeral Home booklet include the exact reference (e.g. HM-235 ADAMS, John). Please pay in advance: $5.00 per transcription. Additional transcriptions within the same booklet are $2.00 each.
 

PAYMENT - We offer several options for payment.
1. PayPal - We will send you an invoice via PayPal which will direct you to the PayPal website to complete your transaction.  Canadian clients will be invoiced in Canadian dollars.
    U.S. and international clients will be invoiced and also pay in U.S. dollars.
2. Personal cheque - Canadian and U.S. clients only, payable to "Hamilton Branch OGS", in Canadian dollars for Canadian clients, and in U.S. dollars for U.S. clients.
3. International Money Order (must be negotiable in Canada), payable to "Hamilton Branch OGS" in U.S. dollars.

NOTE:  For Canadian clients, all prices quoted are to be read as Canadian dollars.
              For U.S. and international clients, all prices quoted are to be read as U.S. dollars in order to cover higher postage and handling costs.

revised June 8, 2010