Researching in
Peel County

The best place to always start your research is your own Public Library.

Even if Local History Books aren't available for the area, most libraries will be able to order them in through Inter- Library Loan.

For this it is best to give as much information on the book as possible, such as Title , Author, etc.

Most libraries can also order MICROFILMS, MICROFICHE and other items from the National Library of Canada who participates in Inter Library Loan throughout the world.

HOWEVER make sure that the ordering library has a microfilm/microfiche reader as the microfilm won't be allowed to leave the borrowing library.

Another good place to start is at the Ontario Archives who also participates in ILL.
A quick search of the web site will enable you to find the microfilm numbers you need to order film.
If you follow the instructions carefully you shouldn't have any problems.

Another Institution that participates in ILL is the National Archives of Canada

Again if you follow instructions carefully, write down all the information you need to take to your library for ordering purposes you shouldn't have a problem.

All of the above sources have information on Peel County, Ontario, Canada.

Another great source would be your local LDS Family History Centre. Locations for these centres are available on their web site


One should ALWAYS   take a look at the local Genealogical Society for the area in which they are searching . In this case it would be the Halton Peel Genealogical Society.

For people who cannot access the areas themselves the society publications available through their web site are an invaluable source.
The Society Holdings are kept at the Chinguacousy Branch of the Brampton Public Library.

Also don't count out your local Genealogical Society even if it isn't anywhere near the area where you are researching.

The York County Genealogical Society which has its holdings at the Richmond Hill Public Library contains information for most counties in Ontario and all over the world.

Then one should never forget the importance of Census, Newspapers, Cemeteries and School records.

When sending letters of inquiry ALWAYS include a SASE. It may not guarantee you a reply but it will increase the chances.

Last of all remember that there are so many people researching their family lines right now, it may take up to 6 months in some cases to receive a reply.