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Suzy ...is there a Cemsearch equivalent in Ontario?
Reason I ask is I'm wanting the transcription of an ancestor's grave in Woodlawn cemetery which is in Cornwall Ontario.
I realise you are probably not just around the corner from the Woodlawn Cemetery but I would be grateful for any advise you might be able to give me.

Glenys

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The hawk flys round and round, the sky is so blue. I think I can hear the old bell ringing like I rang it to call them home ... Oh I was young then, and I walked in my body like a Queen

Hi Glenys,

I know this message was for Suzy but maybe I could offer some suggestions. I don't live anywhere near Cornwall but I'm a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society.

There isn't a branch in Cornwall but the closest one appears to be the Leeds and Grenville branch. Their website is www.leedsandgrenvillegenealogy.com You could email them and ask if they include Cornwall.

The Ontario Genealogical Society website is http://www.ogs.on.ca They might be able to help.

There is an Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, with a database of surnames at http://www.islandnet.com/cgi-bin/ms2/jveinot/search Not all cemeteries are covered but they're still working on it.

The public library in Cornwall may be able to help as well. It's possible they have transcriptions. Google should take you to it.

Good luck!

Joan

Joan,

I thank you very much for the links and suggestions. Hadn't noticed that you also are in Canada. Thanks again,

Glenys

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The hawk flys round and round, the sky is so blue. I think I can hear the old bell ringing like I rang it to call them home ... Oh I was young then, and I walked in my body like a Queen

Thanks Joan for leaping into the fray! I wouldn't have been able to help anyway. I'm a neophyte to this game. You're an expert PollyAnna tells me!

Glenys
Woodlawn Cemetery is mentioned on this link and apparently there are transcriptions available.

http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/English/i ... ormont.htm

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David
Genealogists do it in the library.

Glenys, I have access to the Archives of Ontario. If you'd like me to have a look at the Woodlawn Cemetery film that's listed on the site that David mentioned, send me the details in a private email, and I'll do that.

Joan