Wellesley Township Land Ownership Records​
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Tax Assessment Rolls

Wellesley Township Tax Assessment Rolls (1854-1889)  in the collection of of the Region of Waterloo Archives have been scanned and posted here with their assistance and permission. 
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Historical Maps of Wellesley Township

Map descriptions and in some cases indeces of names can be seen here. 

OnLand - A government website for searching land records

Teranet, in partnership with ServiceOntario has created a new web site to provide access to land and property  ownership records in Ontario. The first phase of the project allows users search and view historical land registration books. You will still have to to visit a land registry office to print the results of your search.

To access the database, please click here. 

Here are some simple instructions to get you started:
  • Search for Wellesley in the main search box.
  • At the next screen select the Historical Books option on the far right.
  • Leave Book category as Parcel/Abstract Register Book
  • Select the type of plan such as "concession"  and then typed in a number to see rural properties on that line.
  • Then select Search Books.