Land Records of Upper Canada 2 of 3: Heir & Devisee Commission Files

Free

A comprehensive guide to Ontario land research, including crown land petitions, heir and devisee commission files, and land registry office records. Land was central to our ancestors’ lives. This three-part series covers: (1) Crown Land Petitions, (2) Heir & Devisee Commission Files, (3) Land Registry Office records. Each session uses case studies to demonstrate how these records solve genealogical mysteries.

Fri, Jun 12, 2026: 1:30 PM UTC

About the speaker

Professional genealogist Janice Nickerson loves a good challenge whether it’s identifying elusive ancestors, tracking disappearing descendants or telling richer family stories. In addition to helping ...
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