Description

Harrow Baptist Church in Colchester Township, Essex County, Ontario boasts a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century, with a founding date around 1886. It served as a vital gathering place for Black settlers, particularly those who had fled enslavement in the United States. The church played a crucial role in the community, offering religious services and support to the Black farming community. It also served as the original home of the Harrow BME Cemetery, a significant historical site for the Black Canadian community.

The file has 6 pages in alphabetical order by SURNAME. If you have ancestors buried in other cemeteries in Colchester South Twp, you may find it more economical to purchase the CEMETERIES OF HARROW and COLCHESTER SOUTH file for sale in this Essex Marketplace which includes 16 additional cemeteries from that area.

Please refer to the Cemetery Index before making a purchase.

This file is free to view if you are a member of the Essex County Branch of Ontario Ancestors in the Members Library.