Cemetery records in the Archives

  • Many cemeteries in Ontario with significant numbers of Mennonite burials have been identified and listed on our cemeteries page. For the cemeteries listed, we have transcribed copies in print form.
  • A microfilm collection of some cemetery records is also available for viewing at the Archives.
  • Use the Archives search page to locate other records within the Mennonite Archives of Ontario related to Mennonite cemeteries. Search using the terms "cemetery" and "cemeteries."

Cemetery records in the Library

Mennonite cemetery records and other information about Mennonite cemeteries in published books are located in the Milton Good Library. Search the catalogue for the subject "cemeteries."

Cemetery records on the Internet

These general databases are particularly useful in locating cemetery records:

  • Ontario Genealogical Society : Cemetery Index / compiled by the Ontario Genealogical Society.
    OGS puts particular emphasis on the creation of indexes. One major OGS project, for over 30 years, has been the recording of the inscriptions in all of Ontario 's cemeteries.
  • TONI: The Ontario Name Index
    Maintained by the Ontario Genealogical Society
  • Find A Grave
    Find a Grave's mission is to find, record and present final disposition information from around the world as a virtual cemetery experience. Information is provided primarily by individual volunteers.

Hours

Generally 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An appointment in advance is recommended.

Contact

Mennonite Archives of Ontario
Conrad Grebel University College
140 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G6

Phone: 519-885-0220 x24238