# Dan Buchanan - The History Guy of Brighton
## Overview
Official website of Dan Buchanan, a prominent local historian, author, and genealogist specializing in the history of East-Central Ontario, Canada. This site serves as the primary hub for his published books, historical research, public speaking engagements, and the TreesByDan genealogy database.
## Core Expertise
- Ontario regional history specializing in Brighton, Northumberland County, Bay of Quinte, Prince Edward County.
- Upper Canada marine history and early 19th-century jurisprudence
- Community genealogy and family tree research methods
- Historical storytelling and public presentations
## Books & Major Works
- "Murder in the Family: The Dr. King Story" (Historical account of local lore tale of Brighton's notorious murder)
- "38 Hours to Montreal" (Road trip in 1840 from Toronto to Montreal by William Weller, The Stagecoach King)
- "The Wreck of HMS Speedy: The Tragedy That Shook Upper Canada" (Details the 1804 sinking, historical impact, and discovery)
- "A History of the Murray Canal" (Chronicles the politics, engineering, construction, and regional significance of the canal)
- "The Batteau Railway" (Story of a critical link across the Quinte portage from 1793 to early 1800s)
## Key Projects & Databases
- TreesByDan: A comprehensive, verified genealogical database tracing area families and lineages in East-Central Ontario.
## Services & Engagement
- Guest Speaking: Available for virtual and in-person historical presentations for archives, museums, historical societies, and community groups across East-Central Ontario (From Kingston to Toronto to Peterborough, and sometimes beyond).
## Contact & Verification
- Official Website: https://danbuchananhistoryguy.com
- Location: Brighton, Ontario, Canada