Bay of Quinte Branch
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The following excellent introduction to this list is
copyright © 1999 by Bruce Murduck,
the EONTGEN-L Listowner,
and is reprinted here with his gracious permission:
"We are a group of people, like yourself,
who are interested in various aspects of the history, the geography,
and the genealogy of the eastern region of the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Our geographic area of coverage encompasses all of what
is generally
referred to as south-eastern Ontario.
If you have access to a road map of Ontario,
locate Toronto, our Province's Capital and principal city, and then travel north east
along the north shore of Lake Ontario. When you've
located the town of Trenton, draw an imaginary line
northward toward Bancroft. From Bancroft, extend your
imaginary line almost due easterly toward the City of Ottawa, our
Nation's Capital, which is located on the Ottawa River.
In a generalized sense, all of the lands south and east of
these
imaginary lines, between the
Ottawa River on the north and the St.Lawrence River on the
south are included in the area that we normally
designate as eastern Ontario.
Basically, the following Counties fall within the area:
| Prince Edward | Hastings |
| Lennox & Addington | Frontenac |
| Leeds & Grenville | Lanark |
Dundas, Stormont & Glengarry |
Prescott |
| Russell | Ottawa-Carleton Region |
This entire region has seen expanding settlement and growth
since the first Loyalist contingents arrived
in 1784. A wide range of primary documentary resources
survive that relate to the people, the families, and the groups
who have lived here throughout the intervening 215+ years, and a rich
history exists.
This area's geography ranges from rich alluvial and riverine
farmlands, through boreal forests, and includes outcrops
of some of the continent's oldest rock in the form of an
incursion of the Canadian Shield into central Leeds County.
Some of the most scenic parts of the Province of Ontario are to be
found here, and many unique habitats exist.
We have small, close-knit rural communities, and
large urban centres. Roadways range from modern super
highways to dirt pathways with tire tracks. Canada's national
rail system traverses our area, and the St.Lawrence Seaway
opened a shipping gateway to the world.
Archival repositories, Libraries containing a wealth of secondary
resources,
Museums, and related displays abound throughout the region, as
well, and there are many friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people
who are more than willing to help and assist.
Discussion about any aspect of history, geography, or genealogy
that
pertains to your interest in this
region is invited. The range and scope of potential
discussions are endless, and we encourage your
active participation.
So, do ENJOY and BENEFIT from your subscription to this List,
and learn
from the postings as you read them.
But please reciprocate by posting and responding with your
own unique knowledge so that others may also benefit."
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