Delve into the history of Ingersoll in these published works, many of which have been digitized and are keyword searchable.  You will find information about businesses, architecture, culture and pioneers of the area.  Lookups are available on request by contacting localhistory@ocl.net

1887 Industries of Canada<br />
1887 Industries of Canada
: Ingersoll
1907 Industrial Ingersoll Illustrated<br />
1907 Industrial Ingersoll Illustrated
1990 Oxford Street Ingersoll Heritage Tour book cover<br />
1990 Oxford Street Ingersoll Heritage Tour
June 1990
Adam oliver of ingersoll book cover
Adam Oliver of Ingersoll 1823-1882: lumberman, mill owner, contractor, and politician
By George Emery & Glenda Jamieson
The axe and the wheel book cover of forest with mill
Index to: The Axe and the Wheel: a history of West Oxford Township, 1790-1974
An index to: The Axe and the Wheel: a history of West Oxford Township, was published in 1974 by Otter Publishing Tillsonburg, and authored by the West Oxford Women's Institute Book Committee
A detailed history resource 1784-1967, encompassing Beachville, West and North Oxford Townships.
Beachville: the birthplace of Oxford
A detailed history resource 1784-1967, encompassing Beachville, West and North Oxford Townships.
A Boys Life in Ingersoll in the 1850s <br />
A Boy's Life in Ingersoll in the 1850s
by Rev. Francis Huston Wallace
Chronicles of Keewaydin Island : 1880-1910
by David L. Gibson. Discover this fascinating account of some of Ingersoll's elite, who cottaged in Muskoka.
The Four Jameses by William Arthur Deacon
An excerpt featuring a biography of James McIntyre, Ingersoll cheese poet.
From Forest to Farm: the story of North Oxford Township Published in 2015 this comprehensive text details the settlers and land of North Oxford
From Forest to Farm: the story of North Oxford Township
Published in 2015 this comprehensive text details the settlers and land of North Oxford. This book has been digitized and an OCR file created which enables keyword searchability. Lookups can requested by contacting localhistory@ocl.net
A Genealogy of the Ingersoll family in America, 1629-1925 A complete family history of Thomas Ingersoll, founder of the town of Ingersoll, Ontario
A Genealogy of the Ingersoll family in America, 1629-1925
A complete family history of Thomas Ingersoll, founder of the town of Ingersoll, Ontario
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Giants of Oxford: women and men who changed our world.
Explore the index to Giants of Oxford by Doug M Symons. This books contains notable figures across Oxford County including Aimee Semple McPherson of Salford and many others.
Growing up small by Lorraine Leaper Dilling writes A charming memoir of reminiscences about life in Ingersoll in the 1930s.
Growing up small by Lorraine Leaper Dilling
A charming memoir of reminiscences about life in Ingersoll in the 1930s.
Historical Notes by Len K. Coles
Holding the position of Oxford County Clerk for 30 years, Len Coles shares his research and knowledge of Oxford County history in this work.
History of Ingersoll 1783-1877 In a collaborative effort by two Ingersoll historians, Stanley J. Smith and Byron G. Jenvey, this work touches on all aspects of Ingersoll's history
History of Ingersoll 1783-1877
In a collaborative effort by two Ingersoll historians, Stanley J. Smith and Byron G. Jenvey, this work touches on all aspects of Ingersoll's history
Index to History of North Oxford Township book cover<br />
History of North Oxford Township 1867-1967
Compiled by the North Oxford Centennial Project Committee in 1967, this book details the rural area bordering Ingersoll.
History of the Cheese Industry in Oxford County and the History of Ingersoll Cheese Company by C. H. Sumner
History of the Cheese Industry in Oxford County
and the History of Ingersoll Cheese Company by C. H. Sumner
The History of the Town of Ingersoll book cover<br />
The History of the Town of Ingersoll
From its Founding by Major Thomas Ingersoll in the year 1793
by James Sinclair Sr.
Ingersoll Rhymings
by Richard Grigg. Published in 1894, these poems depict small town life at the turn of the century.
Ingersoll in the 1870s<br />
Ingersoll in the 1870s
: excerpts from the Ingersoll Tribune
Ingersoll Historical Highlights by J. C. Herbert. A local history book by Noted Ingersollian J. C. Herbert who shares his memories of his time living in Ingersoll.
Index to: Ingersoll: Historical Highlights by J. C. Herbert
A collection of notes, research and memories by a man who has been an integral and influential part of Ingersoll's history and its educational system
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Index to: Ingersoll: our heritage
by Henry W. Whitwell. Published in 1978, this general history of Ingersoll covers many points of the past.
The Ingersolls of Hampshire by Charles Stedman Ripley.<br />Documenting the lineage of John Ingersoll, forefather of Thomas Ingersoll, founder of Ingersoll, Ontario
The Ingersolls of Hampshire
by Charles Stedman Ripley.
Documenting the lineage of John Ingersoll, forefather of Thomas Ingersoll, founder of Ingersoll, Ontario
Index to: Inns and Taverns : Oxford County by Roy Johnstone
An index to a comprehensive history of early inns.
Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities 1951-1977
Excerpt of Oxford County resources by Barbara B. Aitken
Image of the cover of a book. The book is yellow titled Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities 1977-1987 a Bibliography by Barbara B. Aitken. The cover includes an oval black and white photograph inset in the yellow cover above the title. The black and white photograph pictures a woman crossing a busy street circa 1890s. The street is filled with pedestrians. The only vehicle in the street is a streetcar on a track. Electricity polls and lines are also featured in the street.
Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities 1977-1987
An index of Local Histories of Ontario Municipalities 1977-1987 A Bibliography by Barbara B. Aitken.
McIntyre's Poems
Published in 1889, James Mcintyre, the cheese poet of Ingersoll continues his rhymings.
Millponds, millstreams and people in Ingersoll, Ontario, 1819-2015: how townspeople used ponds and creeks for water power, refrigeration, fire fighting, sewerage, and recreation, but paid a price in public health, drownings, catastrophic floods and mill fires.<br />by George Emery
Millponds, millstreams and people in Ingersoll, Ontario, 1819-2015:
how townspeople used ponds and creeks for water power, refrigeration, fire fighting, sewerage, and recreation, but paid a price in public health, drownings, catastrophic floods and mill fires.
by George Emery
John morrow screw ingersoll nut company
Municipal Bonuses for Manufactures: how these worked in Ingersoll, 1873-1928
By George Emery
Musings on the banks of the Canadian Thames by James McIntyre<br />Published in Ingersoll in 1884, enjoy reading this odes and poems by the Ingersoll bard himself
Musings on the banks of the Canadian Thames
by James McIntyre
Published in Ingersoll in 1884, enjoy reading these odes and poems by the Ingersoll bard himself!
Index to No Smiling Path by Catharine B. McEwen
Explore stories of area pioneer families. Lookups available at localhistory@ocl.net
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Noxons of Ingersoll, 1856-1918: the family and the firm in Canada’s agricultural implements industry
By George Emery
Old Oxford is Wide Awake! by Brian Dawe A local history book of pioneer settlers and politicians in Oxford county, 1793-1853.
Index to: Old Oxford is Wide Awake! by Brian Dawe
A history of pioneer settlers and politicians in Oxford county, 1793-1853. Explore the index to this valuable history text.
Outstanding Women of Oxford County by Brenda Dyer, Sarah Kolasiewicz and Donna Stevenson this work Depicts portraits of courageous and determined women who endured pioneer life in Oxford County
Outstanding Women of Oxford County
Depicts portraits of courageous and determined women who endured pioneer life in Oxford County written by Brenda Dyer, Sarah Kolasiewicz and Donna Stevenson
Outstanding Women of Oxford County: Volume 2 Written by Carol Miller, Nancy Payne and Jeanette Zwart in 1980 this work takes a further look at pioneering women in Oxford County
Outstanding Women of Oxford County: Volume 2
Written by Carol Miller, Nancy Payne and Jeanette Zwart in 1980 this work takes a further look at pioneering women in Oxford County
Image is a photo of the cover of the monograph Oxford County Libraries: a brief history. The cover is a light green and the title is inset in the outline of the shape of Oxford County on a map.
Oxford County Libraries: a brief history
The short histories of the branch libraries of Oxford County, prepared in 1971 by Louise Krompart.
Pioneer Baptist Work in Oxford County
by Zella M. Hoston.
Explore the origins of the Baptist faith in Oxford
Public festivals in Ingersoll, 1855-1930
by George Emery. A celebration of the Queen's Birthday, Dominion Day, Labour Day, Vice-Regal Visits; Old Boys' & Girls' Reunions in Ingersoll. Featuring brass bands, processions, sports & spectacles, visitors from near and far and unpublished photos.
The River of Milk: 50 years with Borden's
Discusses the history of Borden's in Canada, with its inception in Ingersoll in 1899
A Safe haven; the story of the Black settlers of Oxford County By Joyce A. Pettigrew.<br />A comprehensively researched documentation of Black pioneers and their struggle to survive.
Index to: A Safe haven: the story of the Black settlers of Oxford County
By Joyce A. Pettigrew.
A comprehensively researched documentation of Black pioneers and their struggle to survive.
Thomas Ingersoll, his family, and the founding of Ingersoll village, Canada West, 1749-1852 by George Emery. This work describes the early life and family history of Thomas Ingersoll in the United States and how he came to found a village in Upper Canada.
Thomas Ingersoll, his family, and the founding of Ingersoll village, Canada West, 1749-1852
by George Emery.
This work describes the early life and family history of Thomas Ingersoll in the United States and how he came to found a village in Upper Canada.
When cheese was king by Edward Moore a local history book containing A complete history of the cheese factories in Oxford county
Index to: When cheese was king by Edward Moore
A complete history of the cheese factories in Oxford county
Winter Studies & Summer Rambles in Canada
by Anna Brownell Jameson, 1794-1860. A narrative of her experiences in rural Canada in 1837. Excerpt includes her impressions of Oxford County.