Discover the founders of Ingersoll and those individuals who continued to shape the town’s future over the years.

The Story of the Ackerts, 1793-1993
A searchable excerpt from this Ackert family history.
Army Week - Sentinel Review 1942 a special newspaper edition Celebrating Oxford's military service people with portraits.
Army Week - Sentinel Review 1942
Celebrating Oxford's military service people with portraits.
Army week june 29. July 5 - the sentinel review presents herewith oxford war effort. Souvenir edition.
Army week
Veterans of Oxford County featured in Army Week. Woodstock Sentinel Review, June 27 1942.
Archibald Barrow, 1899-1917
The first member of the 168th Battalion, Oxford's Own to pay the supreme sacrifice at Vimy Ridge.
Biography A - H
Keyword searchable newspaper clippings related to the life stories of the citizenry of Ingersoll over the years.
Biography I - P
Keyword searchable newspaper clippings related to the life stories of the citizenry of Ingersoll over the years.
Biography R - Z
Keyword searchable newspaper clippings related to the life stories of the citizenry of Ingersoll over the years.
The Canadian Album: Men of Canada - Oxford County excerpts Peruse biographies and portraits of Oxford County luminaries, politicians and influencers from the 19th century.
The Canadian Album: Men of Canada 1891 - Oxford County excerpts
Peruse biographies and portraits of Oxford County luminaries, politicians and influencers from the 19th century.
Doug<br />Carr with a white shirt and hat<br />
Doug Carr, 1910-1994
World adventurer and Ingersoll business person
The Carroll Family
Discover the legacy of three generations of the Carroll family and their impact on Ingersoll and environs.
The Crawford Diaries
A searchable transcription of the diaries of George Edward Stephen Crawford, 1859-1867; Benjamin Benedict Crawford, Benjamin Wallace Crawford, telling of pioneer life in Ingersoll and area.
The Crawford Family by Ruth Ellis
Contains biographical sketches, photographs, photocopies of newspaper articles, and the family tree of James Crawford and Rachel Benedict, Benjamin Benedict Crawford, and James, Joel, Daniel, and Stephen Crawford.
Betty<br />Crawford<br /> painting on beach
Betty Crawford, 1910-2002
Long-time Ingersoll librarian and an accomplished artist.
John Deacon: an early Canadian educator
by R. B. Thompson. This excerpt details the career of Deacon, who taught in the early schools of Dereham, North Oxford and Ingersoll.
Herbert Bodwell Glidden, 1894-1915
Born in West Oxford Township, explore the story of this Great War veteran.
Richard Grigg, 1819-1904
Explore the life of an Ingersoll poet.
The Harris Family
Discover the story of the Harris family and its contribution to the dairy industry of South West Oxford.
Herbert in suit and tie
J. C. Herbert, 1908-1999
An eminent Ingersollian, war veteran, educator and school principal.
A Hero Lived Here Postcard Campaign
Oxford County Library and Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum have collaborated to keep the names and memory of Ingersoll service people alive. 100 war veteran addresses have been researched and unique postcards have been created that share the name and story of an Ingersoll soldier who lived there - many of whom never returned home.
The Hugill Family
Discover the story of father & son photographers, John & Edgar Hugill.
Thomas ingersoll
Ingersoll Family
Discover the story of this founding family and how they influenced the growth of the town.
Ingersoll Family in St. Marys
Written by Mary Smith and published by the St. Marys Independent, this article explores the Ingersoll Family and their influence on the town.
Mr. Jenvey documented the history of Ingersoll over many years.
Byron Garfield Jenvey, 1881-1980
Mr. Jenvey documented the history of Ingersoll over many years.
Charles Kelly, 1892-1933
Explore the WWI story of an Ingersoll athlete.
Peter Kennedy, 1827-1907
A native of Tipperary, Ireland, who went on to build a family & a life in Ingersoll, where he became known as 'Squire Kennedy'
Albert Edmund McCreery, 1918-1945
Discover the story of the Reverend Albert McCreery of Ingersoll, who was possibly the last Canadian to die in the Second World War.
Kate McIntyre Ruttan, 1855-1928
Daughter of the dairy bard himself, James McIntyre, Kate went on to gain fame as a writer herself.
James<br />McIntyre<br />
James McIntyre, 1827-1906
Explore the life of Ingersoll's favourite bard.
McLerie Clan by Marilyn McLerie Hayes
A genealogy of John & Margaret McLerie and their descendants who emigrated from Scotland to Ingersoll
Hope McNiven family 1736-2007
by Winifred B. Schuman. Explore the McNiven family history and their part in Ingersoll's history.
Archie Eshelby Minler, 1894-1916
Discover the journey of an Ingersoll boy who died at Ypres, WWI
A detailed history of the James Counter Norsworthy family and their contribution to Ingersoll
The Norsworthy Family
A detailed history of the James Counter Norsworthy family and their contribution to Ingersoll
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
Oxford Militia : 1812-1815
Digitized muster lists and paymaster rolls, detail the names of citizens of Ingersoll, West Oxford, North Oxford who were called to arms during the War of 1812. Keyword searchable.
Art<br />Presswell<br /> in uniform
Art Presswell, 1921-2012
A veteran of D-Day with a glorious singing voice.
Charles Scoffin, 1868-1954
Discover the memoir of a native Ingersollian, who details the early years of the town's history.
Stanley J. Smith, 1895-1979
A biography of a local historian.
Index to Thank you! a tribute to Ingersoll veterans
by Yvonne Mott Holmes. Discover the stories of these Ingersoll service persons.