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Published Genealogies on My Maternal Side
1. Fennells and Smiths; 19th Century Northumberland County, Ontario - A Genealogical Newsletter; coauthored with Brian Harling; ISSN 0820-0491, 8 issues published quarterly from 1982 to 1984 focusing on the Fennell, Smith, Goldsmith and DeMille surnames. 8 to 12 pp.; 8.5x7 inches; maps. Not in print but photocopies can be supplied for $10 each issue.¹
2. Goldsmith, A Genealogy - ISBN 0919387-25-X; from Richard Goldsmith of Wenham Mass. in 1644 to John Adams Becker born in 1932; including notes on Booth family from Lancaster, England 1275; October 1994; 28 pp., 8.5x11 inches; index, maps, $20 each.¹
3. Fennell, A Genealogy ISBN 0-919387-40-3 The material about the Fennell family which appeared in the Fennells & Smith Genealogical Newsletter mentioned above has been much expanded in this new publication. July 1999; 28 pp., 8.5x11 inches; indices and maps, $15 each.¹
4. Abel Fennell's Memoir, ISBN 0-919387-38-1; is a rewrite of the Abel Fennell Memoir (with punctuation and current spellings) originally written in 1860 but now complete with footnotes and charts. 8.5x11 inches; indices; July 1999, 52 pp., $15 each. ¹
Published Genealogies on My Paternal Side
5. Becker, A Genealogy - ISBN 0-919387-17-9; from Johann Ludwig Becker's birth in the Palatinate in 1728 to John Adams Becker's birth in Winnipeg, Canada in 1932; including notes on Schneider family and Betzer family who immigrated to New York Colony, Hudson River valley in 1710; August 1992; 20 pp., 8.5x11 inches; index, maps, $15 each.¹
6. Sherk, A Genealogy - ISBN 0-919387-36-5; a line of the Sherk family via Switzerland, Pennsylvania, Humberstone Twp., Welland Co., Ontario and South Dorchester Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario. The line includes Hans Schurch of Sumiswald, Switzerland, born cl560s up to Mary S. Sherk (1845-1887). Also includes information on Trussel, Kuperschmidt, Eggiman, Grundbacker, Zavitz, Learn, Swarr, Groff, Long, Ballah and Fraine families. August 1997; 34 pp., 8.5x11 inches; index, maps. $15 each.¹
7. Troyer & Holly, A Genealogy ISBN 0-919387-42-X is a publication that focuses on "Doctor" John Troyer (1753-1842) of Long Point, Lake Erie. This work is based on the work published earlier by Marlene Mattison, member of the Toronto Troyer Archives Committee. I am including anecdotes about this colourful character. A related name Holly, settler in Vaughan Township, York County and also a Somerset County Mennonite, is also recorded in this work. The genealogy starts with David Troyer born in Switzerland c. 1680 and Christian Holly born in Europe c.1640. November 2002; maps and charts.; 72 pp., 8.5x11 inches; $15 each.¹
Of General Interest to Self-publishers
8. So You Want to Publish Your Book A Help Book for the Self Publisher; ISBN 0-919387-37-3 A little book specially suited to the genealogist with information about libraries, indices, maps, typesetting, binding and many other useful tips. Suitable for anyone interesting in self-publishing a book on any topic, it covers issues of general appearance and readability, cost constraints, "bookish" traditions and the use of visuals such as maps. March 1998; 36 pp., 5.5x8.5 inches; index, maps. $15 each.¹
Donations to Local Genealogical Libraries
and Archives
Goldsmith of Prince Edward County, Ontario
Some valuable files belonging to Brian Harling focusing on this surname have been donated to the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and are now on view at the Adams Research Centre, Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Hubbell of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co. Ontario - A large collection of files from the late Stan Lisecky were donated to the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and are now on view at the Adams Research Centre, Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, Ontario
John Becker of Walsingham Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario, d. 1814 - This person, who died in 1814 and was the father-in-law of Abigail Becker, the Heroine of Lake Erie, was long thought to be related to the Houghton Township Beckers, ancestors of the author. It has been determined that no relationship exists. Much information was collected over the years about this family and it has now been donated to the OGS Norfolk Branch library located in Simcoe, Ontario.
Abel Fennell's Journal
In November of 1998 the original handwritten docu-ment about his life from 1790 to 1871 was donated to the United Church Archives at Victoria University, 73 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto and is viewable there. A 49-page literal transcription of the memoir completed by Brian Harling accompanies this donated memoir. The two Fennell publications mentioned earlier [no. 3 & 4] were also donated to this Archive at the same time.
Continuing Research Interests
Future Publishing Projects
The Nehemiah Hubble Family of Northumberland County, Ontario - a line which connects back to the English records of the very early years.
New Netherlands Ancestors (settlers before the 1664 British Conquest). A major publishing work is in process and will attempt to record data on four dozen surnames (all direct ancestors) in this community. Some of the major documents included will be on the:
DeMille Family of New Amsterdam and Ontario
Billeau (Bilyeu, Bellyou) Family. Pierre Bilyeu, a direct ancestor, built a home on Staten Island in 1662 which I visited in 1993. It is still standing and maintained by the Staten Island Historical Society.
Clute Family which, along with the DeMilles and the Bellyous is one of the three New Netherlands names that migrated to Upper Canada after the 1776 Revolt in the 13 Colonies.
The DuBois and Stillwell Families were related to Pierre Billeau in the 1660s.
Brittain and van Dyke are some of the other names that will be included.
Files Circulated to Fellow Researchers
DeMille Family of New Netherlands and U.E.L.s in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Six people in various parts of Canada pursuing research on the DeMille family wanted to review my collection of papers which are too voluminous to transmit by email or to photocopy. I instituted a circulating distribution for this entire file and it is in the midst of its travels around the country. When it completes this circuit, it will be donated, along with a GEDCOM, to the Quinte Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and be on view at the Adams Research Centre, Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County, ON.
Rixon Family of Brighton Township, Northum-berland Co., Ontario has been circulated on a more modest scale to fellow researchers in Alberta, Canada.
A Note about the National Library of Canada
Note that the catalogue of the National Library is searchable on the web by title, author or subject. Go to <http:-//www.amicus.nlcbnc.ca/wapp/resanet/-searche.htm>. Almost all items in that catalogue, including the items mentioned above, are available internationally through your local library via interlibrary loan.
Ordering and More Information
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