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Andrew NELLES, A New Canadian, 1798
by R. Robert Mutrie. Published by Log Cabin Publishing, Ridgeway, Ontario, 1993. Hard cover book, indexed, about 300 pages, desktop published, 8.5 x 11 inch pages, printed offset, includes photos and maps, early history, many biographies.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 4

The NELLES Family: A Brief History of One Branch:
By Michael Ball, 2001. Durlock bound, 63 pages, indexed.
NHS Archive: FAMILIES N 10

NELLIS - NELLES: Immigrants from the Palatine 1710: Volume 1 - The First Eight Generations.
Compiled by the NELLIS and NELLES Family Associations, The Herkimer County Historical Society, 1997 Library of Congress # 97-748571013 pages, hard cover, indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 5-1

NELLIS - NELLES: Immigrants from the Palatine 1710: Volume 2 - The Ninth through Twelfth Generations with additions to the first Eight Generations.
Compiled by the NELLIS and NELLES Family Associations, The Herkimer County Historical Society, 2003 Library of Congress # 97-74857, 1146 pages, hard cover, indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 5-2

NEWELL Family History
The Descendants of James NEWELL, Martha SUMERAL (SOMERVILLE) of Armagh County, Ireland, 1805 - 1931 in Elgin County, Ontario. The Recollections of Senator Henry N. NEWELL of Iowa by Fred Lindsay. Typed 1931. Photocopy of 18 typed pages, unpublished, self-covered.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 1

A NICKERSON Family Album - The Ancestry and DESCENDANTS of Wellington Freeman NICKERSON
compiled by Roger E. Nickerson of Toronto, Ontario, 1980. Approximately 200 loose leaf pages, typed photocopy. Includes several photos, bound, soft cover.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 2

The NIXONS:
Unpublished research by Wm. Z Nixon, Renton about 1960. Includes some BOWSLAUGH and Beemer information. Not indexed. 58 pages Duo-tang - typewritten.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 3

W. Z. NIXON Diaries: 1860- 1897,
Not Indexed. Photocopy of Diaries in a three-ring binder.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 7

Diary of W. Z. NIXON for the Year 1862:
transcribed by Dan Brock. Three-ring binder - includes a key to the diary. 2004.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 9

NOBLE - "Winneshiek County Iowa, Biographies 1996"
(Includes NOBLE, BANNING, WHITE BIRDSELL, and MABEE). Excerpts from this book were photocopied and include Norfolk County residents. About 20 pages.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 8

Willem NÖLLES: Ancestor of the Nelles and Nellis Families of North America.
By R Robert Mutrie. 1996. 19 pages. Duotang.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 4a

William NORRIS and Samuel LUSCOMBE Families:
by Carol S Zapolnik, 2001. Combind bound.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES N 6

Garrett OAKES: Tales of a Pioneer
Edited by George Thorman and Frank Clarks 1990 Collection of the articles by Garrett OAKES starting in 1873.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 14

The OATLEY Family in America and their Descendants:
by Harry J Oatley. Two volumes in three-ring binders, 1970. Vol 1 is the history, Vol 2 contains newsletters.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 1

OATMAN Genealogy. Oatman Family History
(from arrival in New York 1687 to Canada 1830's)
by W. E. Osborne of Mount Vernon, New York, and Ralph I. Oatman of Hartford, Conn., published 1930s. Tracks descendants of Johannes OATMAN (1654-1716) and Femmetje KOCK (1654-1732). 114 loose leaf photocopied pages, bound in folder. (Linda Milligan Oatman and Barbara Hawthorne updated this Oatman history in 1995. Contact for the current edition: Mrs. Oliver Oatman, Rural Route 2, Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4G7.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 8

OLDS:
Vol 1 - Diary of Courtland C. Olds of Marburg;
Vol 2 - Photograph Album of Courtland OLDS
(The original is in the NHS Collection - this is a computer scanned copy);
Vol 3 - Diary of Courtland Olds 1873-1887.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 13

OLMSTED, OLMSTEAD and OMSTEAD Families
by Eugene M Olmsted and Marion Omstead 1986. 14 page duo tang.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 3

Jonas OLMSTEAD of Norfolk County
research by Linda Welch, March 2002. Includes descendant's chart, family group sheets and some documents.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 12

OSBORN(E):
donated by Blair T Liddle, 8 pages, handwritten.
NHS Archive number: O 5

OSTRANDER: The Descendants of John and Christiana (COHOE) OSTRANDER
(a work in progress to the 7th generation)
by Ross W. McCurdy of Cumberland, Rhode Island, 1993 (Booklet copy #12), 107 typeset pages, soft cover.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 6

OSTRANDER:
By Coral Peters Paul and Doreen Peters Franklin. Three ring binder with typewritten pages. Collection of materials and family History on the Ostrander family
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 15
Also Vol 2 - 2nd edition December 2001. (O 6)

The OUTHOUSE Family in Charlotteville Township:
by Dave Cooper 1998. 36 pages in a three-ring binder.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 11

OVERBAUGH Ancestry (strong>Overbagh, Overbaugh, Overpaugh)
by Shirley M Overbagh and Theodore S Overbagh, July 1991. Three -ring binder, 145 pages, indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 4
See also O 2 for an earlier (1974) genealogy of this family by the same authors.

OWEN: A Genealogical Table of Rev. Thomas R OWEN
compiled and arranged by Arthur Owen Heath, March 4, 1897. Photocopy of handwritten material.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES O 7

PARK (Richard): Some Norfolk County Papers and Letters - 1815-1900
compiled by Paul E Pepper Jan 1984 and revised Feb 1992. From Bundle 4498, UWO, D B Weldon Library Collection.45 pages, indexed. Includes PARK, PEGG and PETTIT.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 1 (P 3 is an earlier 1984 version)

William PARK and Abby Axford McCOLLUM
Hard cover book by Doris Ann Lemon, 2006. 317 pages, indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 12

The PARSON Family History 1836-1936.
Very small printed booklet by Mrs Samuel Trowhill, donated 1976
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 6

From Almondsbury to Aylmer: The PEARCE Letters
By David J Porter, 2008. 208 pages, indexed, with photos. The Pearce family emigrated from Gloucestershire to Aylmer (Elgin County) in 1852. The book contains 25 letters that provide family history as well as reasons for emigration, the trip (in a converted slave ship) as well as the 600 mile trek upon arrival.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 14

A Genealogy of Thomas PEAT and his Descendants
by Jane Elizabeth (Peat) Cruise of Burlington, Ontario, 1993. Printed in Ayr, Ontario. Over 350 pages, hard cover, computer typeset, indexed. Includes family pictures. Large type, easy to read.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 10

The Family Tree and History of Some of the PEGG Families, descended from Daniel PEGG of Philadelphia
by Milton M Pegg, 1983. A 67 page booklet with pictures. Includes the TERRY, LEPARD, WEDDELL, SIMOND and STOKES families.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 4

PENNINGTON Pedigrees:
8 soft covered books - prind in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 - gazine of the Penngton Research Association. Each volume indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 14, a 1-2, b 1-2, c 1-2, d 1-2

A History Remembered: The PETHERAMS of Somerset, England and Norfolk County, Canada
by Roy Allen 1989 250 pages illustrated with sketches, photos etc.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 8

History from a Family Perspective: The Genealogy of Lyman and Catherine PETTIT
printed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the PETTIT Reunion 1934-1984 by Gordon A Hodgins. 49 pages with photos.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 7

The 19th Century Journals and Paintings of William POPE (1811-1902)
by Harry B. Barrett. Toronto: M. F. Feheley Publishers Limited, 1976. ISBN 0-919880-00-2. Hard cover, large format, coffee table book, 175 pages. Indexed.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 2

The PORTERS
(Thomas PORTER born 1789 and Rachel WILSON born 1793 and their descendants)
by May Mason Wallace and J. Alex Wallace of Simcoe, Ontario, 1951. 268 typewritten pages, bound, soft cover by May Mason Wallace and J. Alex Wallace of Simcoe, Ontario, 1951. 268 typewritten pages, bound, soft cover
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 9

POTTS Family Farm Diaries: 1917-1927 (Vol 1 and 2)
written by Mrs. Mary (Adams) Potts and photocopied by Mr and Mrs Albert and Jean Potts 2007. Three-ring binder.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 13

PRIDMORE Family History: The Family Record of the Ancestors and Descendants of Leonard PRIDMORE (February 1, 2023 - August 17, 2023) and Margaret GROGAN (February 26 - February 8, 2023) of North and South Cayuga Townships, Haldimand County, Ontario
by Keith Topp 1988.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 11

Families of the Pilgrims: Degory PRIEST
5 page booklet compiled by Hubert Kinney Shaw 1955 and published by the Massachusetts Society of Mayflower descendants. Includes COOMBS, HOLMAN, PRATT, PRIEST and SWAN families.
NHS Archive number: FAMILIES P 5



A Biography of Henry RAMMAGE: Gunner Royal Artillery 1796- 1814: Part I:
Researched by Stuart A Rammage 165 pages. Includes SNIDER, BARBER, RAND, CAMPBELL, WILLIAMS and NICHOL.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 17

Henry RAMMAGE 1775-1861: In Quest of His Heirs:
by Stuart A Rammage 433 pages.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 18a(See also R 17)

Henry RAMMAGE: Gunner Royal Artillery 1796-1814.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 18

RAMMAGE- GRIEVE - NICHOL:
Jane, Fourth born child of Henry and Jane RAMMAGE.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 19

RAMP: A Journey in the Shadow of Home: Holland 1927 - Canada 1994:
by Willem Ramp, edited by William Ramp. 1994. 120 pages with photographs. (The story of Willem Ramp
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 22

RAYMOND Family:
by Elda Ehrlinger, 1978. Typewritten pages in a duo tang. Not Indexed.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 5

Your REICHELD Heritage: The Descendants of Nicolaus and Anna M REICHELD.
Soft bound, not indexed or numbered.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 6

Family of Samuel Caleb REED and Ann B CULVER/COLLVER INGRAM REED of Allegan Co., Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan:
(Samuel may be the son of Robert and Mary SEAL REED/REID
A work in progress. By Barbara (Thomas) Fitzmaurice. 12 pages, indexed.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 21

REUTTER / RYDER: Family Tree:
by Sandra Burggraeve. 45 pages genealogy in duo tang. 2007
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 27

Moses and Margaret RICE Family 1784 - 1996:
edited by Moses Stanley Rice and Velma Hash Rice, 1996. 40 pages with Index.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 20

The ROBERTSON Family in Canada c1830-1986:
by La Dema Dorrine Macnab, 1986 71 pages, indexed. Includes AVERILL, SMITH
On Septemeber 2008 an update on CD compiled by Timelines Genealogical Research was received and placed with the CDs.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 16

The Transactions of the ROCKEFELLER Family Association: For the 11 years 1915-1925 with Genealogy:
by Henry Oscar Rockefeller, M.D. 1926 Photocopy of 11 pages from a ROCKEFELLER Genealogy.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R12

A RODGERS Family History: A Genealogical Investigation of a Family That Migrated from Co. Fermanaugh, Ireland to York Co., Upper Canada in 1823.
By George Keith Rodgers, 2004. Includes many names of related families who came to Haldimand and Norfolk counties.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 24

The ROHRER Family of the USA and Canada 1728-1980's:
by Len Maylin. Typewritten and photocopied pages in a duo-tang folder. Includes SNAVELY, ANDERHILL, MCCLISH, PRICE, DEDRICK.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 4

Christian ROHRER of Pennsylvania: A Working Copy of the ROHRER Family Genealogy
by Len and Flossie (Rohrer) Maylin, assisted by nephew Elon Hoover. 2006. 454 pages, indexed with pictures.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 26

The Saga of a People: A History of Johanne ROHRER with a Genealogy of His Descendants:
1939 by Lister O Weiss and Noah R Getz. Small booklet 41 pages.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 11

Historical Sketch and Record of the RONSON Family and Descendants in America:
by James Oliver 1971. 69 page soft cover book. Partial Index. Includes SMITH, SANDHAM, HALEY
NHS Archives number: FAMILIESR 2

The RONSON-SANDERSON Family History in North America 1817-1981:
Compiled by John Ronson Family.82 page soft cover book.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 2a

William RUSLING 1791 - 1872 and his Descendants:
John Rusling 1843 - 1920 and hid Descendants. The GAFFNEY family:
by Edith Wilson 1984. Stories and pictures. Includes reference to CULVER (Charity) family.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 13

RYERSE - RYERSON Family, 1574-1994
by Phyllis A. Ryerse and Thomas A. Ryerson. Published by The RYERSE-RYERSON Family Association, 1994. Hard cover book, indexed, 427 pages, desktop published, 8.5 x 11 inch pages, printed offset, includes photos and maps, early history, many biographies.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 10 Vol 6Copies available from Norfolk Historical Society, click on Gift Shoppe for price and purchasing Gift Shoppe

RYERSE, Samuel:
An account of the activities of Col Samuel Ryerse while a resident of Bergen County, New Jersey.
By H Vernon Ryerse, Feb 1, 2023 in a copy of Norfolklore, a bulletin of the Fanshaw Community Services, Norfolk School of Agriculture. Vol III, 1975 #1.
NHS Archive number: H & G Norfolk NORFOLK 53

EGERTOON RYERSON: His Life and Times, Vol. I and II
by C. B. Sissons. Toronto, Ontario: Clarke, Irwin and Company Limited, 1947. Hard cover, 601 and 678 pages.

The Canadians: Edgerton RYERSON:
by Laura Damania. Published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside Limited Don Mills, ON, 1975 61 pages, soft bound.
NHS Archives Number: FAMILIES R 1

RYERSON of Upper Canada
by Clara Thomas. Toronto, Ontario: The Ryerson Press, 1969. ISBN 700-0268-4. Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 70-84983. Hard cover, 151 pages.
NHS archives number FAMILIES R 7

RYERSE - RYERSON: Vol I, II, III, IV:
by Mrs. John Edward Ryerse: 1964. Four large three-ring binders.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 10

My Dearest Sophie: Letters from Edgerton RYERSE to His Daughter:
Edited by C. B. Sissons 1955, Hard Cover Book, 350 pages, indexed.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 10 (Vol 5)

Dr. RYERSON: The Story of My Life:
Completed by J G Hodgins. Date unknown.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 9

RYERSON/RYERSES (varied):
Collection of stories of the Ryerses by various authors. Typewritten 14 pages.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 14

RYERSON: The Official Journal of the Titanic Historical Society Inc. (Vol 14, #2, Summer 1990) Rich Men Poor Men: The Story of the RYERSONS on the Titanic.
By Phyllis Ryerse. 28 pages in a three-ring binder.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 25

Captain Samuel RYERSE, Bergen County, New Jersey:
by H Vernon Ryerse, 1975.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 15

The Port RYERSE Journal:
Vol 1 (1995-2001) Vol 2 (2002- 20--) The RYERSE - RYERSON Family Association newsletters.
NHS Archives number: FAMILIES R 23a, 23b

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