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Featured collection: The research of Gordon Crouse (1911-1982)

An accomplished genealogist leaves few stones unturned and this is why Gordon Crouse’s research collection is unparalleled. A professional genealogist whose research pre-dated the internet, Crouse was relentless in his quest to flesh out the details of not just the Crouse line, but those of the Bradshaws, Fairbairns, Ackermans, McTaggarts, Grieves, Hicks and many others.

What we found most interesting in this collection are his notes, correspondence and photos, and, while not quite as organized as his ‘completed’ works, are extremely interesting in their own right. As he was quoted as saying in an interview with the Whig-Standard in 1982, “Today we see so much change and artificiality. People want to get hold of something real.” Gordon Crouse’s research papers could not be more a more real look into the mind and process of a dedicated family researcher.

Interested in diving into the details of Gordon Crouse’s work? Contact us to learn more.

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Think of us this Giving Tuesday

December 2 is Giving Tuesday and we’re using the occasion to launch our 2026 fundraising campaign.

Why are we fundraising?

We remain incredibly grateful for the amazing bequest of Marilyn Adams that inspired and created the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre. While the income from that bequest continues to be our major source of funding, we still need to rely on the generosity of our members, visitors and others to ensure we can cover our operating costs, continue to provide services to family researchers, and plan for growth.

How your donation can help:

  • $50 covers office supplies for a month
  • $100 pays for our Picton fair booth
  • $500 covers our web hosting services for a year
  • $1000 covers our advertising costs for a year

Our fundraising goal for 2026 is just $2000 (of course, we’d be thrilled to go beyond that). Visit our fundraising page at Canada Helps to see how we’re doing and donate now.

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