You don’t have to be of Loyalist descent to have an interest in the history of Upper Canada, Hamilton, and Wentworth County. Here are some terrific resources to help you learn more.
Libraries
- Hamilton FamilySearch Centre
- The Loyalist Collection at Brock University
- Hamilton Public Library — Local History and Archives
- Burlington Public Library — Local History Services
- Halton Hills Public Library — Local History Resources
- Mills Library at McMaster University
Loyalist Links
- The United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada
- The Online Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies
- Butler’s Rangers
- Carleton’s Loyalist Index
- Loyalist Bibliography
- Olive Tree Genealogy Site
- Recommended Reading List
History and Genealogy
- Hamilton Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Ontario Genealogical Society)
- Halton-Peel Branch, Ontario Ancestors (Ontario Genealogical Society)
- Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society
- Wentworth County Genealogy Source Page — Canada GenWeb