Manitoulin Roots is a genealogical database dedicated to the memory of those people who came to and settled on Manitoulin Island. Many thanks to those who have assisted in the past and continue to assist in the present. This database continues to be a work in progress. All corrections and additional information may be sent to Marilyn (marilyn.irish@gmail.com).
You will need to create a FREE account to access the database. Accounts need to be created in order to secure data. Entering a name in the search bar will take you to the login or register an account page. Follow prompts to set up your account, username and password. You will have IMMEDIATE access once registration is done. You will NOT receive a confirmation email. You will need to login each time you access Manitoulin Roots in the future.
Many thanks to those who have assisted in the past and continue to assist in the present: Family Members, Bev Morphet, Lois Morphet, Lori Mastelko (Dorothy Addison), Cleo Strain, Norma Hughson, Gert Aelick Cooper, Kim Bailey Mandigo, Laurie Allen Addison, Sandy McGillivray, Leila Dunlop Scrapbooks, Through The Years, Manitoulin Expositor, The Recorder, census LAC, Archives, Museums, Funeral Homes, Libraries, shared family scrapbooks & collections.
Thank you to Ontario Ancestors, Ontario Genealogical Society for hosting Manitoulin Roots!
Please check out our group "Manitoulin Roots" on Facebook. You may connect with some family members there! Also remember to do a search on your surnames in the Facebook Group. Many photos and information has been shared by members!
How to use Manitoulin Roots Database area of this website:
To search by name use search box located on dark blue tool bar at top of this page. When on an individual's page there is an option to send corrections by clicking on the Suggest tab on beige tool.
Other searches available by clicking on Find on beige tool bar near top of this page. On the drop down menu you can choose to search on Surnames, First Names, People, Families, Site, Places, Dates and Calendar. Media on beige tool bar presently is empty but may be a project in the future. Info on beige tool bar presently shows Statistics only.Thank you to the Ontario Genealogical Society for hosting Manitoulin Roots!
Hope you find something to help you in your research!
