Researchers came from all across Canada and even the United States: Victoria, B.C., Washington D.C., Bristol, Norway Bay, Chelsea, Smiths Falls, Kanata, Manotick, Nepean, Ottawa, Ajax, Calabogie and Bancroft. Walter
Beek family history w/ Maitland family treeBeek family history w/ Maitland family tree
Gloria Beek brought the Beek Family History, including the Maitland family tree.  Eliza Ann Beek (1798 – 1868) married John Maitland (1801-1891) in 1821 in Ireland. John Maitland was a
2 new books2 new books
A Grand Adventure by Ron Corbett.  George McLean from Campbell’ s Bay, Qc, was the first person to drive a truck across North America in 1911. Alligators of the NorthÂ
2011 July Open House2011 July Open House
The Pontiac Archives will host an Open House from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday, July 8th. Open 9:00 am and close 4:00 pm. New material is available on a weekly
SEVEC And McNab DaysSEVEC And McNab Days
Barry McGowan, coordinator of the SEVEC (Society for Educational visits and Exchanges in Canada) exchange program for high school students from Saskatoon and Shawville organized a tour to Peter and
Waltham book in Pontiac Archives LibraryWaltham book in Pontiac Archives Library
Suzanne Wilson, from Renfrew, ON has been researching the “Rollande” family. She has obtained considerable information about other relatives from the Archives but is looking for more about the Rollande. Â
Shawville, Clarendon, Thorne historical record project 1972 – 1973Shawville, Clarendon, Thorne historical record project 1972 – 1973
 The Historical Project done by Opportunities for Youth 1972 grant to gather and preserve records of Historical Value of Thorne, Clarendon and Shawville. The students who worked on this
Municipality of Shawville and Lamothe family web sitesMunicipality of Shawville and Lamothe family web sites
 http://www.town.shawville.qc.ca/ This is a new web page for the Municipality of Shawville. It is well worth the time to read all about this town, available in English and French. Information
2010 holiday season closing2010 holiday season closing
  Season Greetings to all —  The Pontiac Archives will be closed for the holiday season from Friday, December 17, 2010 to Tuesday, January 4, 2011 when it
New Acquisitions 2010New Acquisitions 2010
New acquisitions received since January 2010 include: Photos –  Listed below: Souvenir Copy of Royal Family 1937; MacDonald College Photo 1939-1940; J L Hodgins House and Garage; Dr Bruce