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===Online Records===
==Online Records==
*[https://www.onland.ca/ui/ '''Ontario Land Registry Access'''] Archives of Ontario; ''Also at: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-land-property-records#!%2F Government of Ontario] ($)'' <br>
*[https://www.onland.ca/ui/ '''Ontario Land Registry Access'''] Archives of Ontario; ''Also at: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-land-property-records#!%2F Government of Ontario] ($)'' <br>
*'''1787-1841''' [https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205068 '''Upper Canada Land Books, 1787-1841'''] Library and Archives Canada [https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/reference-guide-upper-canada-land-books-1787-1841 '''Reference Guide: Upper Canada Land Books, 1787-1841'''] (Explains records in database and lists contents of each file)
*'''1787-1841''' [https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205068 '''Upper Canada Land Books, 1787-1841'''] Library and Archives Canada [https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/reference-guide-upper-canada-land-books-1787-1841 '''Reference Guide: Upper Canada Land Books, 1787-1841'''] (Explains records in database and lists contents of each file)
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*'''1765-1804''' [https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/land/land-boards-upper-canada/Pages/search-land-boards-upper-canada.aspx '''Search: Land Boards of Upper Canada, 1765-1804''']
*'''1765-1804''' [https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/land/land-boards-upper-canada/Pages/search-land-boards-upper-canada.aspx '''Search: Land Boards of Upper Canada, 1765-1804''']
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205142 '''Heir and Devisee Commission'''] The government created the Heir and Devisee Commissions to settle disputes about who was entitled to receive the letters patent for a parcel of land.  
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205142 '''Heir and Devisee Commission'''] The government created the Heir and Devisee Commissions to settle disputes about who was entitled to receive the letters patent for a parcel of land.  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/185567?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Crown Lands Department Township papers, ca. 1783-1870's''']
*{{FSC|185567|item|disp='''Crown Lands Department Township papers, ca. 1783-1870's'''}}
*'''1791-1867''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/521830?availability=Family%20History%20Library  '''Petitions for land grants and leases, 1791-1867''']
*'''1791-1867''' {{FSC|521830|item|disp= '''Petitions for land grants and leases, 1791-1867'''}}
::Petitions are arranged by a numbering system based on the initial letter of the petitioner's surname and the sequence in which the petition was brought before the Land Committee. Includes reports, certificates, and other documentation submitted in support of individual requests and some lists of settlers by region.
::Petitions are arranged by a numbering system based on the initial letter of the petitioner's surname and the sequence in which the petition was brought before the Land Committee. Includes reports, certificates, and other documentation submitted in support of individual requests and some lists of settlers by region.
*'''1796-1894''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/219880?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Second Heir and Devisee Commission Land records, 1796-1894] - at FamilySearch
*'''1796-1894''' {{FSC|219880|item|disp='''Second Heir and Devisee Commission Land records, 1796-1894}} - at FamilySearch
*'''1804-1895''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/db/deviseedb.aspx '''Second Heir and Devisee Commission Case Files Database'''] These 5184 case files, which date from 1804 to 1895, document claims for land made to the Second Heir and Devisee Commission.
*'''1804-1895''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/db/deviseedb.aspx '''Second Heir and Devisee Commission Case Files Database'''] These 5184 case files, which date from 1804 to 1895, document claims for land made to the Second Heir and Devisee Commission.
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_125539 '''Upper Canada Sundries'''] [http://www.uppercanadagenealogy.com/sundriesS.html '''Name Index''']
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_125539 '''Upper Canada Sundries'''] [http://www.uppercanadagenealogy.com/sundriesS.html '''Name Index''']
**Also online at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/503404?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''FamilySearch''']  
**Also online at {{FSC|503404|item|disp='''FamilySearch'''}}  
**[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/reference-guide-upper-canada-sundries-1766-1841 '''Reference Guide: Upper Canada Sundries, 1766-1841'''] (Explains records in database and lists contents of each file)  
**[https://www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/reference-guide-upper-canada-sundries-1766-1841 '''Reference Guide: Upper Canada Sundries, 1766-1841'''] (Explains records in database and lists contents of each file)  
:::Includes correspondence, petitions, reports, returns and schedules, certificates, accounts, warrants, legal opinions, instructions and regulations, proclamations and other documents received by the Civil and Provincial Secretaries of Upper Canada, 1791-1841. Also includes some reference documents, 1766-1809. Many letters concern land and military matters.
:::Includes correspondence, petitions, reports, returns and schedules, certificates, accounts, warrants, legal opinions, instructions and regulations, proclamations and other documents received by the Civil and Provincial Secretaries of Upper Canada, 1791-1841. Also includes some reference documents, 1766-1809. Many letters concern land and military matters.
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4. This will bring up specific record titles. You will be mostly using records entitled abstract indexes, general registers, land records, and deeds. The section of this article [[Ontario Land and Property#Using indexes and land descriptions to locate records|'''Ontario Land and Property''']] will also help with using these records.<br>
4. This will bring up specific record titles. You will be mostly using records entitled abstract indexes, general registers, land records, and deeds. The section of this article [[Ontario Land and Property#Using indexes and land descriptions to locate records|'''Ontario Land and Property''']] will also help with using these records.<br>
5. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.<br>
5. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.<br>
6. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>  
6. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>  
7. Some Ontario land records are indexed. Others are not indexed, but are organized geographically by their legal land description which includes the county, township, concession number, and lot number. Instructions for both methods follow.
7. Some Ontario land records are indexed. Others are not indexed, but are organized geographically by their legal land description which includes the county, township, concession number, and lot number. Instructions for both methods follow.


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| width="95" valign="middle" align="center" rowspan="2" | '''1901 Ontario'''<br>  
| width="95" valign="middle" align="center" rowspan="2" | '''1901 Ontario'''<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | '''Index:'''<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | '''Index:'''<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | [https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1901/Pages/1901.aspx Library and Archives Canada]<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | [https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/index Library and Archives Canada]<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | {{RecordSearch|1584557|FamilySearch}}<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | {{RecordSearch|1584557|FamilySearch}}<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8826 Ancestry]<br>  
| valign="middle" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8826 Ancestry]<br>  
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For some southern Ontario counties, illustrated historical atlases show farm lots and concession numbers with the names of landowners in the late 1860s and 1870s.  
For some southern Ontario counties, illustrated historical atlases show farm lots and concession numbers with the names of landowners in the late 1860s and 1870s.  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bsubject_id%3A353821 '''Atlases listed in the FamilySearch Catalog''']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bsubject_id%3A353821 '''Atlases listed in the FamilySearch Catalog''']
**[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/53540?availability=Family%20History%20Library Atlases of Ontario Province and counties] Digitized online.
**{{FSC|53540|item|disp=Atlases of Ontario Province and counties}} Digitized online.
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-R32S-H7V1?mode=g&cat=527407 The new topographical atlas of the province of Ontario, Canada : ... comprising ... a correct and complete series of separate county maps on a large scale, showing lots and concessions, railways, post offices, opened and closed roads, churches, school-houses ... together with maps of the chief cities and county towns ..(1879)] Digitized online.
**[https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-R32S-H7V1?mode=g&cat=527407 The new topographical atlas of the province of Ontario, Canada : ... comprising ... a correct and complete series of separate county maps on a large scale, showing lots and concessions, railways, post offices, opened and closed roads, churches, school-houses ... together with maps of the chief cities and county towns ..(1879)] Digitized online.
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/atlas.aspx '''Historical County Atlases'''] This is a comprehensive collection of atlases at the Archives of Ontario.
*[http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/microfilm/atlas.aspx '''Historical County Atlases'''] This is a comprehensive collection of atlases at the Archives of Ontario.
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5. Look for the film number that covers '''the township and volume number''' in the memorial.
5. Look for the film number that covers '''the township and volume number''' in the memorial.
6. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.<br>
6. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|75px]].  The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.<br>
7. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>
7. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. <br>
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[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/185567?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Township Papers, ca. 1783-1870's. Crown Lands Department'''] <br>
{{FSC|185567|item|disp='''Township Papers, ca. 1783-1870's. Crown Lands Department'''}} <br>
These records have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. Archives of Ontario, 1982.  This series includes early records for most southern Ontario townships and some cities. Search alphabetically for the names of the townships and cities. Papers for lots in townships are arranged by concession and farm lot. Papers for cities are arranged alphabetically by owner's name. These records may include maps; petitions; correspondence about land disputes, including the names of ancestors; or military discharge papers showing the place of birth.
These records have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. Archives of Ontario, 1982.  This series includes early records for most southern Ontario townships and some cities. Search alphabetically for the names of the townships and cities. Papers for lots in townships are arranged by concession and farm lot. Papers for cities are arranged alphabetically by owner's name. These records may include maps; petitions; correspondence about land disputes, including the names of ancestors; or military discharge papers showing the place of birth.
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The government created the Heir and Devisee Commissions to settle disputes about who was entitled to receive the letters patent for a parcel of land. These records may explain a person's entitlement to land, such as military service or Loyalist ancestry. They may list the date of an application for land, the age of the applicant, and his place of birth. <ref>Archives of Ontario, ''From Grant to Patent: A Guide to Early Land Settlement Records, ca.1790 to ca.1850'', Archives of Ontario Research Guide 215 at http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/access/documents/research_guide_215_grant_to_patent.pdf (accessed 23 July 2014).</ref><br>
The government created the Heir and Devisee Commissions to settle disputes about who was entitled to receive the letters patent for a parcel of land. These records may explain a person's entitlement to land, such as military service or Loyalist ancestry. They may list the date of an application for land, the age of the applicant, and his place of birth. <ref>Archives of Ontario, ''From Grant to Patent: A Guide to Early Land Settlement Records, ca.1790 to ca.1850'', Archives of Ontario Research Guide 215 at http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/access/documents/research_guide_215_grant_to_patent.pdf (accessed 23 July 2014).</ref><br>
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205142 Heir and Devisee Commission]  
*[https://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_mikan_205142 Heir and Devisee Commission]  
*'''1796-1894''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/219880?availability=Family%20History%20Library Heir and Devisee Commission Land records, 1796-1894] - at FamilySearch
*'''1796-1894''' {{FSC|219880|item|disp=Heir and Devisee Commission Land records, 1796-1894}} - at FamilySearch
*'''1804-1895''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/db/deviseedb.aspx Second Heir and Devisee Commission Case Files Database] These 5184 case files, which date from 1804 to 1895, document claims for land made to the Second Heir and Devisee Commission.
*'''1804-1895''' [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/db/deviseedb.aspx Second Heir and Devisee Commission Case Files Database] These 5184 case files, which date from 1804 to 1895, document claims for land made to the Second Heir and Devisee Commission.
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