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Local History
Steeped in Loyalist history, Prince Edward County is an
island proud of its rich heritage. Marine history and a long lineage of fishing and farming
families form its roots, and this remains evident today as sailors find haven in Picton Bay and
other harbours of the island, and farm fields provide fodder for a remarkable array of fine
food restaurants.
Charming farmhouses dot the rural landscape and
architecturally significant buildings grace the streets of the small towns and
villages.
Learn much about County history at any of the six branches
of the County of Prince Edward Public Library.
Microfilm Resources
- We have the following resources available on
Microfilm:
- Hallowell Free Press December 28, 1830, December 16,
1833
- December 23, 1833, November 10, 1834
- Picton Gazette 1900-1969 (1980 on-Microfiche)
- Picton Times (various dates)
- Willis Metcalfe Scrapbooks Collection
1904-1966
- Macaulay Papers
- Hallowell Sunday School Records
Books
Here are some great books to start with when researching
local history. Note that all these books can be found under 971 of the Reference and/or
Non-Fiction sections
GENERAL LOCAL HISTORY
- The Settlement of Prince Edward County by Nick and Helma
Mika
- Historical Sketches of Prince Edward County by Dr. W.K.
Burr
- Historic Prince Edward Prince Edward Historical
Society
- Picton's 100 Years 1837-1937 Picton (Ont.)
- Centennial Celebration. Historical Committee.
- Historical Atlas of Hasting and Prince Edward County by
Gerlad E. Boyce
LOYALIST SETTLEMENTS
- The Loyalist Regiments and the Settlements of Prince
Edward County by HC Burleigh
- The Loyalist Settlement of Prince Edward County by Mary
Haggerty
- United Empire Loyalists by Nick and Helma Mika
- Commemorating the United Empire Loyalist Settlement of
Prince Edward County 1784-1984 by Carolyn M. Love
VISUAL REFERENCE
- Picton Remembered by Alan R. Capon
- The Settler's Dream : a Pictorial History of the Older
Buildings of Prince Edward County by Tom Cruickshank
- County Scenes : a Photographic Celebration of Prince
Edward County by Peggy De Witt
- The Splendor of Prince Edward County by Rodger C.
Greig
INDUSTRY
- County Canners : a History of the Canning Industry in
Prince Edward County by Douglas A. Crawford
- The History Of Cheesemaking in Prince Edward County by
Gerald Ackerman
- A Historical Sketch of the Mills of Milford, Ontario,
1800-1972 by Murray Clapp
OTHER BOOKS OF INTEREST
- When Canvas Was King : Quinte and Prince Edward by Robert
B. Townsend
- As the twig is bent...so grows the tree Quinte Educational
Museum and Archives Memoirs of Sir T. Picton by J.P. MacPherson
- The Legendary Guide to Prince Edward County by Janet
Kellough
- Life of Sir John A. Macdonald by J.P.
MacPherson
For information specifically about
genealogy and family history, check out the Genealogy & Research section of this website
for more resources.
Those interested in learning more about the history of
Prince Edward County may want to visit its museums or the Prince Edward County Archives at 10 Portland
Avenue in Picton 613-476-6100.
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