Family history research is a growing hobby for many. The Manvers Township Historical Society has many resources to assist with family history research. There are a number of family collections available for review by appointment. This family information has been donated family members who wish to share their research and hopefully make more family connections.
At present, the collections are available for viewing at the Manvers Township Historical Society Research Centre (old Bethany Post Office) 1480 Hwy 7A, Bethany on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 – 4 p.m. or by appointment only. Contact manvershistory@gmail.com to discuss a viewing appointment.
Family collections available for viewing include –
Bigelow, Bradburn, Brereton, Byers/Coote, Dinsmore/Freeborn/Strong, Galloway/Bruce/Irvine, Gibson, Grandy, Crocker, English/Wilson, Fowler, Hyland, Irvine, Irwin, Jarvis, Jones, Killaby, Lowery/Somerville, Lauder, Magahay, McClelland, McMullen, McGill, McQuade, McQuaid, McKee, Magill, Mulligan, Oke, Parker, Porter/Charles Johnston Family, Porter, Reynolds, Ridge, Rowan, Rowan/John, Ryley, Sanderson, Scott/Gillespie, Sommerville, Staples – Family of Thomas Staples, Staples, Stinson, Thompson/Knox, Thornton, Westlake/Westlick, Whiteside.
The Historical Society is looking to expand this resource so if you have family history research that expands or updates the existing collection or you have new collections, please contact manvershistory@gmail.com or visit the Research Centre in Bethany to discuss sharing this information through the Society.