Showing posts with label Ancestors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ancestors. Show all posts

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Saskatchewan Archives video exhibit


There is an video exhibit at the Saskatchewan Archives called From the Prairies to the Trenches – From Salisbury Plain to Flanders Fields, November 1914 – December 1915. It explores the events of 1915 at the front and at home in Saskatchewan.

The video exhibit highlights the training of Saskatchewan volunteers of the First Canadian Contingent in Great Britain, their deployment to the Front in the spring of 1915 and their involvement in the battles of that year, including The Second Battle of Ypres. 

The exhibit also describes the pressures of the war on the home front, in particular, the growing demand for women’s suffrage which was intertwined with the province’s temperance movement. 

Two video installation locations are available, in the main foyer at the Legislative Building and on the second floor of Government House.

Or you can view it at archives' YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaylaT5EZAM

The website of the Saskatchewan Archives is at http://www.saskarchives.com/

Meanwhile, happy researching!
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 13 August 2015



Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


New festival celebrated city's Irish roots 

Peterborough celebrated it's first Peter Robinson Festival, which was held July 31 and August the 1st at Morrow Park in the city. It was a great success, and now the organizers have their eyes on 2025 when Peterborough will celebrate it's 200th birthday.

Peter Robinson, the founder of the city, brought 2, 000 Irish settlers to the   area around Peterborough and to the Ottawa Valley in 1824-1825.  

The local newspaper has published a series of six articles on the Peter Robinson Settlers and they are in the Peterborough Examiner at http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ Just put Peter Robinson Settlers in the search box to access the articles. 

The best place that I found which tells the complete story of the Peter Robinson Settlers is at http://www.geni.com/projects/Irish-Peter-Robinson-Settlers-Canada/2553

Early Bird prices at conference closes August 14th 

The early bird registration deadline for the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa's (BIFHSGO) annual Family History Conference is tomorrow – Friday August the 14th. 

This year's conference will take place from September 18-20 in Ottawa. The conference themes are: 

· Scottish Family History

· Photographs in Genealogy

· Technology for Genealogists.

Speakers include: Maureen Taylor, Chris Paton and Thomas MacEntee. Pre-conference workshops are also offered. 

Program and registration information are available on the BIFHSGO website at http://www.bifhsgo.ca

Please note the new conference venue: Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, Ontario 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 12 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


For the month of August, the Kelowna Museum in Kelowna, British Columbia has a new display called Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields for the month of August.

The press release says that “it uses displays that showcase, in fascinating detail and vivid visuals, the sacrifices made by Punjabis serving in the British Indian Army during the First World War. It examines their motivations for going to war and highlights the vital role they played fighting alongside their Canadian brothers-in-arms and other allied powers in the pursuit of victory in what came to be known as the Great War for Civilization.” 



Genealogy Back to Basics is being offered again in 2016 by the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. 

It is a genealogical education session prior to the monthly presentation. It includes a short (30-45 minute) lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Question and Answer session with Ottawa Branch members. 

If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us. The sessions are held on a Saturday at 10:30 am in Room 115 of the City of Ottawa Central Archives. Coffee and tea will be available throughout the morning. There is no charge for the session and all are invited to return at 1:00 pm for the monthly presentation. 

Check our website at http://ogsottawa.on.ca/ for details on the morning and afternoon presentations. 

For the first half of 2015, we covered Getting Started, Are You a Trust Me Genealogist?, Genetic Genealogy, Lineage Societies and Ottawa Resources. The fall schedule includes Genealogical Resources in Eastern Ontario, the Genealogical Proof Standard and Seven Common Genealogy Research Mistakes to Avoid. 

They are looking for volunteers! 

We are looking for local genealogists who are willing to give a Genealogy Back to Basics presentation in 2016. There is no reimbursement other than all the tea and coffee that you can drink as well as the appreciation of your fellow hobbyists. 

If you are interested in participating, contact Mike More at ottawaprogram@ogs.on.ca 


Meanwhile, happy researching!
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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
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Friday, August 7, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 07 August 2015



We are at the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe Convention in Gatineau (right across the river from Ottawa) in Quebec. 

The name of the convention is Researching Our German Roots in Poland and the Russian Empire.

The website is https://www.sggee.org/

The Canadian Week in Review (CWR) will be published as usual on Monday morning. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html


It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 06 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

If you are going to be at the Fergus Scottish Festival this coming weekend, the Wellington Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is going to have a display there. 

Look for them in the area near the Avenue of the Clans.

Be sure to drop by the tent and see if Sheila, Catherine or Phyllis can assist you with your family research questions.

If you wart to see the good work that the Branch does, go to http://www.wellington.ogs.on.ca/index.html 

If you want to see the events at the Fergus Scottish Festival, go to http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com/

Meanwhile, Christine Woodcock who conducts tours of Scotland, will also be there. She will be helping out with Scottish research, specifically on the ScottishPeople Website at http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/

The Library and Archives Canada people have written that their project partner, Canadiana.org, recently has added the following digitized microfilms to the Héritage website. 

Please note that the titles have been translated for convenience, but the records are still in the language of origin. Searching in the original language will improve search results.


In addition, most of these microfilms are not indexed, and it would be nice if they could give the links to the microfilm right in the web posting. In that way, all we would have to do is press on a particular title and go straight to the microfilm. 

Meanwhile, happy researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html


It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -

Want to start your family history from scratch? 

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Grimsby, Ontario, and the topics will be - 

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin? 

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists

Only $20.00 per registration!


To find out more about the event, go to https://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara/12435-2

Now is the time to vote!

The voting has opened on the best Canadian genealogy websites - national and provincial at http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2015/08/vote-for-best-canadian-genealogy.html 

The survey, in addition, ask where you live, and your gender. 

Notice that you are voting for best websites only, not for the best blogs. 

Have a nice day researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Canadian Genealogy News 05 August 2015





Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning -

Both the Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society are pleased to present Family History from Scratch: Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

It will be held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church at Grimsby, Ontario, and the speakers will talk about -

Want to start researching your family, but don’t know where to begin?

Want to learn about multiple resources available for research?

Learn more about becoming a member of the Ontario Genealogical Society

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists.

Only $20.00 per registration!

Go to http://niagara.ogs.on.ca/registration1/sept_reg_event.php to find out more, and register.

Have a nice day researching!

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html
It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 04 August 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning -


There will be a conference called Miltary Settlers to be held in Peterborough, Ontario and it will be the 2nd Annual Kawartha Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2015.

The doors open at 8:30, but the conference starts at 9:30 and will continue till 4:30. It will be held in the Northminster United Church - 300 Sunset Blvd, Peterborough, Ontario.


There will be five speakers, of which one of them will be Timothy Dubé. He will talk on Political and Military Situation in the United Kingdom and Canada 1814-1850.
Timothy was the Military Archivist for the Public Archives of Canada / National Archives of Canada / Library and Archives Canada (1984-2012), where he had a role in bringing copies of much of the military documentation to Canada.
The cost will be $35.00 which will include snacks and lunch.
There are more details to come.
The website of the Kawartha Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is http://www.ogs.on.ca/kawartha/
The American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS) will hold their conference at the Puritan Restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire on September 25, 2015. 

Jennifer Zinck will talk about DNA, Lucie LeBlanc Consentino will talk about Acadians, and Ed McGuire will talk about Vermont ancestors and their Quebec roots.

A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the workshop fees. Festivities will include raffles for various items.

The website is http://acgs.org/

Registration is at http://acgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Conference-cover-2015-Ver-2.pdf

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/08/canadian-news-in-review-cwr-03-august.html

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Monday, August 3, 2015

Canadian News in Review (CWR) 03 August 2015





I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.

This Week in Canadian History 


In 1793, General John Graves Simcoe, lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, began clearing land for the site for the city of York. Why is that important? Because today, York is known as Toronto, the capitol of Ontario. Worried about a possible war with the Americans, Simcoe moved the capital from Newark, Niagara, to the Toronto Bay area. 

For further information, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York,_Upper_Canada

In 1962, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker officially opened the Trans-Canada Highway to traffic at ceremonies at Rogers Pass, British Columbia. The opening of the 7,821-km road, the longest national highway in the world, meant Canadians could drive directly from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia.  

To read more about the Trans-Canada Highway, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Canada_Highway


Social Media

(Photos) Hants HISTORY (July 30, 2015 edition)
Here's a look at what was making the news 25 and 50 years ago in the Hants Journal.

(Video) Port Coquitlam's core reopens after blaze collapses four buildings
Downtown Port Coquitlam—including City Hall— had begun to reopen on Thursday afternoon after flames scorched four buildings and caused millions of dollars damage earlier in the day.

Newspaper Articles

Quebec

Gatineau woman fights to change baby's name to recognize infant's deceased father

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/gatineau-woman-fights-to-change-baby-s-name-to-recognize-infant-s-deceased-father-1.3176847

A Gatineau woman is fighting to get her child's name changed to recognize the baby's father, who died of flesh-eating disease before the little girl was born.

Ontario

Rockton's Westfield Heritage Village to receive $42,214 from Canada 150 fund
On Tuesday, Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale MP David Sweet, on behalf of Minister of the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario Gary Goodyear, announced more than $847,000 in funding for six projects, including three in Flamborough. 

Bringing history to life at Lost Villages 
Fundraising efforts are underway to build a first-ever National War Monument dedicated to Canadian soldiers who fought along-side Americans during their Civil War. President of the Lost Villages Historical Society Jim Brownell said the monument will be the first of its kind in Canada and will be prominently displayed at the Lost Villages.

Manitoba

Guest Post: The Top 10 Reasons Icelanders Should Attend Manitoba’s ‘Íslendingadagurinn’ Party
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba—Íslendingadagurinn—celebrates Icelandic culture and heritage through a fun, family-friendly four-day event, held every August long weekend in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. 

Alberta

Military museum offers a glimpse at history
One way for military history to be preserved is to ask for pictures or artifacts passed down from generation to generation from family members throughout the county, southern Alberta, the province, the country and across the globe. The Lethbridge Military Museum does just that - it preserves the stories of veterans.

British Columbia

B.C. Ferries names new vessels leaving name calling in its wake
After a choppy start to B.C. Ferries name search for their new ferries, three new titles were chosen today, in honour of West Coast Salish history and its legends - Salish Raven, Salish Orca and Salish Eagle.

Rossland to Host Heritage Conference -- Tickets Now Available 
Heritage BC, a charitable non profit, announces the opening of registration for their annual conference, taking place October 2-3 in Rossland, B.C.

This year’s conference, The Main Thing follows on the national Heritage Week theme promoting main streets as an vital part of heritage conservation and economic stimulation. 

Nunavut

Fort Conger, historic High Arctic fort, to be preserved in 3D
A historic fort threatened by melting permafrost in one of the most remote locations on Earth might be preserved thanks to 3D technology.

Fort Conger on Ellesmere Island was established in 1875 by British explorers looking for the North Pole.

The Stories This Week 

An abbreviated version of Canadian Week in Review (CWR) has been produced this week due to vacation. I will return from vacation the 11 of August.

Thank you.

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Check the Canadian Week in Review (CWR) every Monday morning for the latest in Genealogy, Heritage, and History news in Canada.

If you missed last week’s edition, it is at
http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2015/07/canadian-week-in-review-cwr-27-july-2015.html

It’s the ONLY news blog of its kind in Canada!

Friday, July 31, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 31 July 2015



Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning

Irish Ancestors? 

Come hear Richard Doherty speak in Uxbridge, Ontario  on 17 September 2015 at 7 pm.

Those of you who have attended Ontario Genealogical Society Conferences know that Dick's lectures are always well-attended and full of valuable information.

Exciting Developments in Ireland and Northern Ireland Online Research will be the topic.

Presentation will be held at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta St., Uxbridge.

For more info email info@uxgen.net

Up To Rawdon (Quebec)

Some years ago, this book Up To Rawdon was reviewed in Families, and Daniel has since written a few essays for Families over the years, so I know him well, and he is a great genealogical researcher and writer.  

His latest update on his website at www.uptorawdon.com was to tell us that he had attended the 20th Annual Rawdon Family Fair hosted by the United and Anglican Churches of the community on July 11. 

He had some photo albums on display and reference material available and sat in the shade of an open-sided tent on the Anglican Rectory Grounds, to answer inquiries from those who came by.
Please email him if you have ancestors who came from Rawdon, Quebec. You can email him at daniel@uptorawdon.com


Explore Life Under Canvas at Heritage Fair Free 

The first Monday in August is a civic holiday in Ontario.  

The Niagara Historical Society and Museum will host its third annual The Past is Present Heritage Fair, featuring plenty of activities for people of all ages as well as free admission to the museum and the exhibits inside.

To read about the events that will take place at the museum, go to the website at http://www.niagarahistorical.museum/

Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Niagara-Historical-Society-Museum/190558827718950

Until tomorrow, have a nice day researching!

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 30 July 2015

Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning


Facebook York County Branch

The York Region Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has recently joined the Facebook Group.

The Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/364817400304048/

And I notice that the York Branch has changed their meetings to 4 times per year – September, November, April, and June.

For the September meeting, they will have Patricia Blackstock who will talk about 1837 Rebellion in York Region Who were the People?

Patricia will introduce the Rebellion database and talk about some of the people in it, what charges were laid, the punishment and impact on families, as well as other information.

The website is http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onyrbogs/

Do you have Mennonite ancestors? 

Do you want to know who your first Mennonite ancestor was and when he or she arrived in Canada? Are you curious about your Mennonite origins?

If so, the website at Library and Archives Canada is a great place to begin your research. Here you will find a page dedicated to genealogical research on the Mennonites at http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/history-ethnic-cultural/Pages/mennonites.aspx.

This page provides you with historical information, archival documents and published material from the Library and Archives Canada collection, as well as links to other websites and institutions.

Divorce Orders

The British Columbia Archives have put on a finding aid entitled How to Obtain a Copy of Your Divorce Order at http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/bcarchives/divorce-orders/ 

If the divorce was finalized in British Columbia before 1983, contact us in writing and include the following:

The names of the parties to the divorce

The date of the divorce (approximate date is sufficient)

A phone number that you can be reached at during the day

Your mailing address

If the divorce was finalized in British Columbia after 1983, contact us in writing and include the following:

The name of the court registry where the application for divorce was filed

The date that the final divorce order was entered at the court registry

The volume and folio number of the final order if applicable

The file number 

A phone number that you can be reached at during the day

Your mailing address

All requests for copies of divorce orders must be made in writing by email (preferred method), by regular mail or by fax. We do not accept requests for divorce orders by phone. Please let us know if you require a certified copy.

Email address: access@bcarchives.bc.ca

Until tomorrow, have a nice day researching!

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 29 July 2015





Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning 

The Family History Guide

If you have been putting off researching your Canadian ancestors because you don't know where to start, how about giving this new website a try? 

A guide has been prepared to help you through the different stages of doing family history, and they do have a Canada course.



Getting Started in Genealogy Workshop

There was one thing amiss in the Bytown Days that was posted Sunday 26 July 2015. 

And that was that the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will also be giving a Getting Started in Genealogy Workshop on Sunday at 1 pm in the Bytown Days Tent. 

This is something that you should not miss. They will tell you about how to do your genealogy, and where you can find records! 

For more information, go to http://www.bytowndays.ca/

The website of the OGS is at http://ogsottawa.on.ca/

Until tomorrow, have a nice day researching!

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 28 July 2015



Here are some news items which have come across the desk this morning -


Ontario genealogist takes top billing

The Toronto Time Capsule (TTC) has been in existence since this spring, and they have just released their seven top articles. The most read article is by Janice Nickerson. Congratulations, Janice!

Her article GENEALOGY WITH JANICE: 7 fun genealogy games for kids aims to get younger generations interested in family history with a list of games to try at home.

To read who the other six people are, go to http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5750390-7-most-read-history-articles-in-the-toronto-time-capsule/ 

Vote now for Canadian genealogy websites

The best Canadian website 

John D. Reid, the blogger at Anglo-Celtic Connections asks “Which genealogy websites do you most value for Canadian content? Rather than trust the judgement of self-proclaimed experts in other countries let's follow the model used for Rockstar Genealogist and conduct a survey”.

So who do you think is the best website as far as Canadian Content is concerned.

Let you views be known at http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2015/07/best-canadian-genealogy-websites.html


Toronto Branch Workshops

Gwyneth Pearce, the secretary of the Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) writes to tell us of two special events that will take place this fall. Registration is now open for:

Atlantic Canada Genealogy – a full-day workshop on Saturday 17 October to explore the resources available to help you find your Atlantic ancestors. Led by keynote speaker Terrence M. Punch of Halifax, with additional lectures by Roberta Clark and Terri Raymond, this workshop will focus on understanding the patterns and sources of immigration into the four Atlantic provinces over the past four hundred years as well as subsequent migrations from Atlantic Canada to other parts of Canada and to the United States. Early-bird rates apply until September 22 and OGS members enjoy additional discounts.

For full program and speaker details and to register online, visit http://torontofamilyhistory.org/learn/workshops/atlantic-canada-genealogy-workshop/.

Basic Genealogy and Family History – two eight-week courses led by instructor Jane E. MacNamara designed for those who are just setting out on their family history journeys or who wish to upgrade their basic research skills. One course will be held at Riverdale Public Library on Tuesday evenings from 6 October to 24 November, and the other at North York Central Library on Wednesday afternoons from 7 October to 25 November. Learn how to "think like a genealogist"! 


Until tomorrow, have a nice day researching!