Kawartha Ancestral Research Association Inc.

Kawartha Ancestral Research Association Inc. A genealogy and heritage site for family historians in the Peterborough, Northumberland, Durham, Haliburton, and City of Kawartha Lakes region

Family Historians right down to our ROOTS. We teach the "How To" of family history research! We help people search out their family roots in the counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, Durham, Hastings and City of Kawartha Lakes (old Victoria County).

Greetings on this Tuesday in September. The long weekend has ended and a new week is underway. Today our footsteps follo...
09/08/2026

Greetings on this Tuesday in September. The long weekend has ended and a new week is underway. Today our footsteps follow the path to Gelert in Snowdon Township, to join with family and friends in a celebration of the lifetime of Thomas Hoyle, husband of the late Tirzah Parrington. They came from England and spent many years living in Snowdon Township. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/out-of-our-past/hunter-house-bobcaygeon/

Greetings on this Monday in September. The kids are off to school again tomorrow. Today our footsteps follow the path to...
09/07/2026

Greetings on this Monday in September. The kids are off to school again tomorrow. Today our footsteps follow the path to Lindsay to join with family and friends in a celebration of the lifetime of Louisa Demoe, wife of the late Alexander St. Thomas. They left behind a grown family of several married children. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/celebrate-our-heritage/advertising-marketing/mosley-livery-service/

Greetings on this Sunday in September. A new week is just getting started. Today our footsteps follow the path to the ho...
09/06/2026

Greetings on this Sunday in September. A new week is just getting started. Today our footsteps follow the path to the home of David White, husband of the late Helen Fowler. They lived in North Monaghan Township for many years and had a family of three daughters and two sons. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/out-of-our-past/samuel-payne-ford/

Greetings on this Saturday in September. Today our footsteps follow the path to the home of Margaret Woods, wife of the ...
09/05/2026

Greetings on this Saturday in September. Today our footsteps follow the path to the home of Margaret Woods, wife of the late John Reynolds. They were long time residents of Manvers Township before moving to Lindsay to live. In 1934 Margaret was given a tribute in the local newspaper, as she celebrated her 79th birthday. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/john-downer-pattern-maker/

Greetings on this Friday in September. Our new month is quickly getting underway. Today our footsteps take us to the hom...
09/04/2026

Greetings on this Friday in September. Our new month is quickly getting underway. Today our footsteps take us to the home of Richard Wilson, husband of the late Cecilia Johnson. For many years Richard was a merchant in Lindsay, Ontario where he and his wife raised their family of sons. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a wonderful day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/dr-joseph-fife/

Greetings on this Thursday early in September. Today our footsteps follow the path to Verulam Township to join with fami...
09/03/2026

Greetings on this Thursday early in September. Today our footsteps follow the path to Verulam Township to join with family and friends in a celebration of the lifetime of Maria Junkin, wife of the late William Tiers. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/maceachern-in-eldon-township/

Greetings on this Wednesday in September. Summer is fading away. Today our footsteps follow the path to the Toronto home...
09/02/2026

Greetings on this Wednesday in September. Summer is fading away. Today our footsteps follow the path to the Toronto home of Walter Madill, husband of the late Charlotte Umphrey. Walter died in 1941, a decade after the passing of his wife. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a wonderful day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/sarah-bowens-story/

Greetings on this first day of September. Today our footsteps follow the path to the home of John Jordan, late husband o...
09/01/2026

Greetings on this first day of September. Today our footsteps follow the path to the home of John Jordan, late husband of Mary Ann Phillips. They resided for thirty years in Mariposa Township, where they farmed and raised a family of ten children. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/queen-alexandra-sanatarium/

Greetings on this Monday on our closing day in the month of August. Today our footsteps follow the path to Lindsay to jo...
08/31/2026

Greetings on this Monday on our closing day in the month of August. Today our footsteps follow the path to Lindsay to join with family and friends in a celebration of the lifetime of Robert John Halliday, late husband of Cora Harrison. They were long time residents of the area. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Have a great day. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/an-emily-township-school/

Hello on this Sunday as August approaches its closing hours. Today our footsteps follow the path to Fenelon Township to ...
08/30/2026

Hello on this Sunday as August approaches its closing hours. Today our footsteps follow the path to Fenelon Township to join with family and friends of the late Albert Freeman Goodhand. He was a son of John Goodhand and Emmeline Freed. Albert married Mabel Mildred Harris at Cambray on December 31, 1919. Take time today to enjoy working on your own family tree. Here is another story from our KARA web collection: https://kawarthagenealogy.ca/celebrate-our-heritage/advertising-marketing/butterfield-groceries-dry-goods/

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730 The Kingsway, Unit 3
Peterborough, ON
K9J6W6

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Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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