Patricia Winans writes a weekly column for the Moncton Times-Transcript.
This week she writes about the CAS home that opened in 1920, and "The Children's Aid Home continued to be used as a shelter until it was closed in December 1964. It was later used as office space, a social club and a nightclub until it burned in 1990 and was demolished."
Read the complete column at http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/1449455
She can be reached at aglimpseofthepast@rogers.com.
A daily blog about Canadian genealogy, heritage, and history
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Niagara Peninsula Branch of the OGS
I just received this notice from Steve Fulton from the Niagara Peninsula Branch of the OGS. It shows another way to reach long distant members, or people who cannot attend.
"The Niagara Peninsula Branch of the OGS would like to announce that the guest speaker will now be streamed onto the Internet for those from a distance or who are unable to make it to the meeting location.
The Regional 4 Meeting will not be streamed but the Guest Speaker will be during the talk times. Please see the flyer on our website for start times and all times are in EST. There will be no recording of the guest speaker for future playback.
The cost to join us will be $15; the fastest way to pay is visiting the Niagara Peninsula Branch Website at www.ogs.on.ca/niagara clicking on the Region 4 Meeting Box on the front page. It will allow you to register and then pay with PayPal.
Please note: If you plan to join us via the internet, please make all payments on or before Oct 27/11 so we have enough time to get instructions and login information to you.
Any questions please email the Branch directly – niagara@ogs.on.ca"
Thanks you.
Steve Fulton
Chair, Niagara Peninsula Branch
"The Niagara Peninsula Branch of the OGS would like to announce that the guest speaker will now be streamed onto the Internet for those from a distance or who are unable to make it to the meeting location.
The Regional 4 Meeting will not be streamed but the Guest Speaker will be during the talk times. Please see the flyer on our website for start times and all times are in EST. There will be no recording of the guest speaker for future playback.
The cost to join us will be $15; the fastest way to pay is visiting the Niagara Peninsula Branch Website at www.ogs.on.ca/niagara clicking on the Region 4 Meeting Box on the front page. It will allow you to register and then pay with PayPal.
Please note: If you plan to join us via the internet, please make all payments on or before Oct 27/11 so we have enough time to get instructions and login information to you.
Any questions please email the Branch directly – niagara@ogs.on.ca"
Thanks you.
Steve Fulton
Chair, Niagara Peninsula Branch
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Barns Appreciation Project
The Rideau Township Historical Society, located just south of Ottawa, has announced that they are still collecting information and photos of barns in the former township of Rideau before they all disappear.
They say, "The Barns Appreciation Project began in 2006. It represents an attempt to gather a photographic record with supporting documentation of the barns in the former Rideau Township before they all disappear.
Between 12 and 15 volunteers have been working of the project. We now have 1000 pictures from over 300 sites. The next phase to get interior photographs and supporting is just getting underway".
So if you are aware of any barns that have yet been photographed, contact the president, Bill Tupper, at gwtupper@magma.ca, or go to the website at http://www.rideautownshiphistory.org/index.html
They say, "The Barns Appreciation Project began in 2006. It represents an attempt to gather a photographic record with supporting documentation of the barns in the former Rideau Township before they all disappear.
Between 12 and 15 volunteers have been working of the project. We now have 1000 pictures from over 300 sites. The next phase to get interior photographs and supporting is just getting underway".
So if you are aware of any barns that have yet been photographed, contact the president, Bill Tupper, at gwtupper@magma.ca, or go to the website at http://www.rideautownshiphistory.org/index.html
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Gloucester Place Names Project
The Gloucester Historical Society of Ottawa has an ongoing project that will lead to the publication of a book, and the project is to identify all Gloucester Place Names, past and present, and provide some basic information about each.
Included is the original Gloucester Township, east of the Rideau River, and south of the Ottawa River. It comprises the former City of Vanier, Rockcliffe Park, and those parts east of the Rideau River that have been part of Ottawa since 1950, and even earlier.
They are asking for your help. Have the society missed a name? They are asking for any photos which shows past or present of any community listed. Do you know how a place name originated, or do you any interesting stories about any community?
If so, you can contact http://www.gloucesterhistory.com/history.html#Index, or you can reach them at english@gloucesterhistory.com.
Included is the original Gloucester Township, east of the Rideau River, and south of the Ottawa River. It comprises the former City of Vanier, Rockcliffe Park, and those parts east of the Rideau River that have been part of Ottawa since 1950, and even earlier.
They are asking for your help. Have the society missed a name? They are asking for any photos which shows past or present of any community listed. Do you know how a place name originated, or do you any interesting stories about any community?
If so, you can contact http://www.gloucesterhistory.com/history.html#Index, or you can reach them at english@gloucesterhistory.com.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Some Early Scots in the Maritimes
There will be a meeting at the Halifax Regional Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax at 7 p.m., Tuesday, 15 November 2011 as they host the launch Volume II of Some Early Scots in the Maritimes by author Terrence M. Punch, FRSAI.
There will be a short talk, and time for questions,followed by light refreshments.
Volume II will be available for purchase. As well, a few copies of Volume I of the set will be available.
The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia is at http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS
There will be a short talk, and time for questions,followed by light refreshments.
Volume II will be available for purchase. As well, a few copies of Volume I of the set will be available.
The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia is at http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS
Monday, October 17, 2011
New/Improved Canadian Websites and Blogs Week 7
Here are some of the websites, and blogs that I have come across the week ending October 16, 2011
Ancêtres Famille Paquin http://afpaquin.org/~afpaquin/joom/index.php A free comprehensive Canadian & American PAQUIN family tree from 1672.
New Version of the Home Children Database
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/home-children/index-e.html I wrote about this on my blog on the 11th of October. The LAC has added 20,000 new names to the database, and they have been compiled by the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa.
Barclay - Matlack Family Homestead http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/a/r/Thomas-Barclay/index.html The site includes many names including the family name of Freeman from Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
AllFuneralHomes.com http://www.allfuneralhomes.com Lists the funeral homes found in Canada.
Ottawa Valley Irish: A family history weblog & genealogy database http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com As the site says, "This blog covers the family history of a number of interrelated Irish and French Canadian families in the Ottawa Valley area, including the Morans of Huntley township; the Laheys and Killeens of March township; the McGlades of Perth; the McCarthys of Kitley township; and the Derouins of Otter Lake".
The Genealogical Site of French America http://www.genealogiequebec.com A bilingual site (Frensh/English) that has more than 33,861,400 images, and files online. For instance, they have 1,260,000 BMD records linked to Drouin Collection images, 1881 and 1901 Quebec censuses, and 1881 from Ontario; 1926-1996 Marriages, 1926-1996 Deaths, and so on.
La Société du patrimoine et d'histoire de la Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec http://sphcb.com A French only site that tells the history of this famous region of Quebec.
Bible Christian Magazine http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~biblechristianmag/title.html The site contains biographies, memoirs, and obituaries of people who were involved with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Although this site mainly is about people in England, it does contain Canadian references.
The Ball Bureau: A blog to share my research of the Ball family in Devon, England and Glamorgan, Wales http://ballbureau.blogspot.com Karen Ball traces the Ball family roots in the counties of Devon, England and Glamorgan, Wales to British Columbia.
Skeletons in my Closet http://skeltonsinmycloset.blogspot.com Among others, Jennifer R. Grandchamp ("Jenny Roses") is researching her French-Canadian roots.
Ancêtres Famille Paquin http://afpaquin.org/~afpaquin/joom/index.php A free comprehensive Canadian & American PAQUIN family tree from 1672.
New Version of the Home Children Database
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/home-children/index-e.html I wrote about this on my blog on the 11th of October. The LAC has added 20,000 new names to the database, and they have been compiled by the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa.
Barclay - Matlack Family Homestead http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/a/r/Thomas-Barclay/index.html The site includes many names including the family name of Freeman from Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
AllFuneralHomes.com http://www.allfuneralhomes.com Lists the funeral homes found in Canada.
Ottawa Valley Irish: A family history weblog & genealogy database http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com As the site says, "This blog covers the family history of a number of interrelated Irish and French Canadian families in the Ottawa Valley area, including the Morans of Huntley township; the Laheys and Killeens of March township; the McGlades of Perth; the McCarthys of Kitley township; and the Derouins of Otter Lake".
The Genealogical Site of French America http://www.genealogiequebec.com A bilingual site (Frensh/English) that has more than 33,861,400 images, and files online. For instance, they have 1,260,000 BMD records linked to Drouin Collection images, 1881 and 1901 Quebec censuses, and 1881 from Ontario; 1926-1996 Marriages, 1926-1996 Deaths, and so on.
La Société du patrimoine et d'histoire de la Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec http://sphcb.com A French only site that tells the history of this famous region of Quebec.
Bible Christian Magazine http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~biblechristianmag/title.html The site contains biographies, memoirs, and obituaries of people who were involved with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Although this site mainly is about people in England, it does contain Canadian references.
The Ball Bureau: A blog to share my research of the Ball family in Devon, England and Glamorgan, Wales http://ballbureau.blogspot.com Karen Ball traces the Ball family roots in the counties of Devon, England and Glamorgan, Wales to British Columbia.
Skeletons in my Closet http://skeltonsinmycloset.blogspot.com Among others, Jennifer R. Grandchamp ("Jenny Roses") is researching her French-Canadian roots.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Ottawa Valley Irish Blog
Michael McBane the author of the blog "Ottawa Valley Irish: A family history weblog & genealogy database" has said that he is working on a book on the missionaries of the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac on the Quebec side.
He provides a partial list of Roman Catholic Missionaries served the Pontiac County area in the mid-nineteenth century such as -
1836-1838 Rev Pascal Brunet, curé Montebello/Wm Cannon, vicaire à Bytown
1836-1838 F.L. de Bellefeuille, S.S. Montréal/J.B. Dupuis, Evêché Montréal
To see the rest of the list, go to http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com/2011/08/missionaries-of-pontiac-1836-1851.html#comments
The website is at http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com
He provides a partial list of Roman Catholic Missionaries served the Pontiac County area in the mid-nineteenth century such as -
1836-1838 Rev Pascal Brunet, curé Montebello/Wm Cannon, vicaire à Bytown
1836-1838 F.L. de Bellefeuille, S.S. Montréal/J.B. Dupuis, Evêché Montréal
To see the rest of the list, go to http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com/2011/08/missionaries-of-pontiac-1836-1851.html#comments
The website is at http://www.ottawavalleyirish.com
Saturday, October 15, 2011
OGS is 50 Years Old Today!
October 15, 2011
"While we have been celebrating our 50th Anniversary all year, it's worth sharing that today, October 15th, is the actual birthday of The Ontario Genealogical Society.
On October 15th 1961 The Ontario Genealogical Society was established in a meeting at the University of Waterloo. The fledgling Society was sponsored by the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, and Dr. G.E. Reaman of Waterloo Ontario was made the first President.
Dr. Reaman's first President's Message is found on the front page of the very first Bulletin (now Families) which OGS members may view in the Members Only section of our website.
Through the hard work of enthusiastic genealogists across the province, we have changed and grown a great deal since that day in 1961.
Thank you to all members of The Ontario Genealogical Society for your tireless efforts and contributions over the years. Your dedication has made us who we are today.
Happy Birthday and welcome to our 51st year!
Sarah Newitt
Executive Director OGS
http://www.ogs.on.ca
ed@ogs.on.ca
"While we have been celebrating our 50th Anniversary all year, it's worth sharing that today, October 15th, is the actual birthday of The Ontario Genealogical Society.
On October 15th 1961 The Ontario Genealogical Society was established in a meeting at the University of Waterloo. The fledgling Society was sponsored by the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, and Dr. G.E. Reaman of Waterloo Ontario was made the first President.
Dr. Reaman's first President's Message is found on the front page of the very first Bulletin (now Families) which OGS members may view in the Members Only section of our website.
Through the hard work of enthusiastic genealogists across the province, we have changed and grown a great deal since that day in 1961.
Thank you to all members of The Ontario Genealogical Society for your tireless efforts and contributions over the years. Your dedication has made us who we are today.
Happy Birthday and welcome to our 51st year!
Sarah Newitt
Executive Director OGS
http://www.ogs.on.ca
ed@ogs.on.ca
Atlantic Canada Genealogy Project
This project is "related to descendants of the migration of families from Yorkshire, England in the late 1700s, to what is now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in Canada".
There are people you may be related to on the site, a Guest Book, and a Chapman family tree that you can read, if you wish.
If you discover any person that is your ancestor, send Don Chapman a message onsite.
The webpage is http://chignecto.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=chignecto&view=9&ver=1677
There are people you may be related to on the site, a Guest Book, and a Chapman family tree that you can read, if you wish.
If you discover any person that is your ancestor, send Don Chapman a message onsite.
The webpage is http://chignecto.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=chignecto&view=9&ver=1677
Friday, October 14, 2011
Women's History Month
October is Women's History Month in Canada.
October was proclaimed in Canada in 1992, and this year it "recognizes women's invaluable contributions to the military in Canada over the years".
To see their website, please go to http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/whm-mhf/index-eng.html
October was proclaimed in Canada in 1992, and this year it "recognizes women's invaluable contributions to the military in Canada over the years".
To see their website, please go to http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/whm-mhf/index-eng.html
Thursday, October 13, 2011
1st Annual Genealogy Fair!
Here is a press release sent by the Kitchener Public Library -
"You’ve discovered Bob’s your uncle….Now what?!
Kitchener Public Library will be holding its first annual Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. This free event will be held in Kitchener’s City Hall Rotunda at 200 King Street West. Genealogy enthusiasts from both near and far are welcome!
Speakers and workshops are scheduled throughout the day, suitable for both beginner and seasoned researchers. Exhibits will include local area archives, libraries and museums, as well as vendors of specialized genealogy products and services".
For more information, please go to http://www.kpl.org/_docs/programs/GenealogyFair2011.pdf
"You’ve discovered Bob’s your uncle….Now what?!
Kitchener Public Library will be holding its first annual Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 29th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. This free event will be held in Kitchener’s City Hall Rotunda at 200 King Street West. Genealogy enthusiasts from both near and far are welcome!
Speakers and workshops are scheduled throughout the day, suitable for both beginner and seasoned researchers. Exhibits will include local area archives, libraries and museums, as well as vendors of specialized genealogy products and services".
For more information, please go to http://www.kpl.org/_docs/programs/GenealogyFair2011.pdf
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
War of 1812 Events Planned
The government has announced that October 2012 will be designated as a month of commemoration of the heroes, and key battles of the War of 1812.
In addition, the government will support the following -
a pan-Canadian educational campaign focused on the importance of the War of 1812 to Canada's history
support for up to 100 historical re-enactments, commemorations, and local events
a permanent 1812 memorial located in the National Capital Region
interactive tours, six exhibits, and improvements to three national historic sites across the country
investments in infrastructure at key 1812 battle sites, such as Fort Mississauga and Fort York, Ontario
celebrating and honouring the links that many of our current militia regiments in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada have to the War of 1812
For more information, go to http://www.1812.gc.ca
In addition, the government will support the following -
a pan-Canadian educational campaign focused on the importance of the War of 1812 to Canada's history
support for up to 100 historical re-enactments, commemorations, and local events
a permanent 1812 memorial located in the National Capital Region
interactive tours, six exhibits, and improvements to three national historic sites across the country
investments in infrastructure at key 1812 battle sites, such as Fort Mississauga and Fort York, Ontario
celebrating and honouring the links that many of our current militia regiments in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada have to the War of 1812
For more information, go to http://www.1812.gc.ca
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Names Added to Home Children (1869-1930) Online Database
The Library and Archives Canada has just issued this press release -
"Gatineau, October 6, 2011 — Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the online database Home Children (1869-1930). More than 20,000 names of children, who came to Canada between 1925 and 1932, were added to the extended version. The names were extracted from passengers lists held at Library and Archives Canada.
The database is available at the following address:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/home-children/index-e.html
Library and Archives Canada would like to thank the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa http://www.bifhsgo.ca, and its volunteers without whom this project would not have happened".
"Gatineau, October 6, 2011 — Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the online database Home Children (1869-1930). More than 20,000 names of children, who came to Canada between 1925 and 1932, were added to the extended version. The names were extracted from passengers lists held at Library and Archives Canada.
The database is available at the following address:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/home-children/index-e.html
Library and Archives Canada would like to thank the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa http://www.bifhsgo.ca, and its volunteers without whom this project would not have happened".
Descendants of Foreign Protestants
On Tuesday 25 October 2011 at 7:30 p.m., there will be a meeting of the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia.
Iris Shea will talk on "Descendants of Foreign Protestants who settled at the Northwest Arm: Jollimores, Slaunwhites and Boutiliers".
The location is Akins Room, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, 6016 University Avenue, Halifax, NS
The website is http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS/index.html
They also have Publicly Accessible Databases, which includes an Index to Vital Stats from "The Colonial Patriot" 1827-1834, the Published Genealogies of Nova Scotia Families, and the Nova Scotia Genealogist Subject Index.
The databases are at http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS/databases.html#public
Iris Shea will talk on "Descendants of Foreign Protestants who settled at the Northwest Arm: Jollimores, Slaunwhites and Boutiliers".
The location is Akins Room, Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, 6016 University Avenue, Halifax, NS
The website is http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS/index.html
They also have Publicly Accessible Databases, which includes an Index to Vital Stats from "The Colonial Patriot" 1827-1834, the Published Genealogies of Nova Scotia Families, and the Nova Scotia Genealogist Subject Index.
The databases are at http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/GANS/databases.html#public
Monday, October 10, 2011
New/Improved Canadian Websites and Blogs Week 6
Here are some of the websites and blogs that I've come across the week ending October 9, 2011
Golden Ireland-America http://dewdropin.weebly.com/1/category/ireland/1.html Linda McLean shares her Golden family letters and journals about immigrating from Ireland to Canada and the US in the 1850s.
Looking Back On Charlotte County's History www.heritagecharlotte.com This site covers over 50 communities within Charlotte County, New Brunswick, with views of cemeteries, censuses, funeral homes, and former military bases within the community.
McFadyen-Parker History http://genealogy.mcfadyen.ca This site covers the families of McFaden, Mcilmoyle, Bertrand, Parker, Jory, and Willoughby, concentrating in Bruce County and the areas of Kincardine, Seymour, and Northumberland in Ontario, Canada.
Projet GenWeb Montreal, Québec, Canada www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~qcmtreal If you go to this site look at the MontrealGenWeb, Anglophone Ancestors side, and you will see a list English names, city directories, passanger lists, and migration.
The Scotch-Irish of Canada www.libraryireland.com/ScotchIrish/Canada1.php As the site says, "An essay on the impact of the Scotch-Irish settlers in Canada, giving examples of those who thrived in the military, business, and other spheres".
Broadmeadow Genealogy http://broadmeadowgenealogy.wordpress.com Rose Staples tells us how she started in genealogy, and what services she offers. $
Roe Family Tree http://roefamilytree.com For the Irish and English Descendants and Ancestors of John Roe and Eliza Poole. They emigrated from Coon/Coan Townlands near Coolcullen, Ireland in the county of Kilkenny to Lanark and Huron Counties in Ontario, and then to Pickford Michigan, Chippewa County near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Morrow Family Tree (Morrow/Morin/Moreau) http://morrowfamilytree.com Descendants and Ancestors of Andre Morin (Andrew Morrow) born 24 Feb 1797 in Montreal, changed his name to Andrew Morrow when he moved to the US (Mackinac Island), and eventually to Cheboygan, Michigan.
Cohen's Genealogy Site at Rootsweb http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thecohens/birthindexes-usa.html Free Canadian Birth and Baptism Databases.
Our Ohlhausen/Koenig (König) Family History Website www.ohlhausen.ca/index.htm They came from Bessarabia, and other Russian areas, to Crossfield, Alberta in the early 1900s.
Golden Ireland-America http://dewdropin.weebly.com/1/category/ireland/1.html Linda McLean shares her Golden family letters and journals about immigrating from Ireland to Canada and the US in the 1850s.
Looking Back On Charlotte County's History www.heritagecharlotte.com This site covers over 50 communities within Charlotte County, New Brunswick, with views of cemeteries, censuses, funeral homes, and former military bases within the community.
McFadyen-Parker History http://genealogy.mcfadyen.ca This site covers the families of McFaden, Mcilmoyle, Bertrand, Parker, Jory, and Willoughby, concentrating in Bruce County and the areas of Kincardine, Seymour, and Northumberland in Ontario, Canada.
Projet GenWeb Montreal, Québec, Canada www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~qcmtreal If you go to this site look at the MontrealGenWeb, Anglophone Ancestors side, and you will see a list English names, city directories, passanger lists, and migration.
The Scotch-Irish of Canada www.libraryireland.com/ScotchIrish/Canada1.php As the site says, "An essay on the impact of the Scotch-Irish settlers in Canada, giving examples of those who thrived in the military, business, and other spheres".
Broadmeadow Genealogy http://broadmeadowgenealogy.wordpress.com Rose Staples tells us how she started in genealogy, and what services she offers. $
Roe Family Tree http://roefamilytree.com For the Irish and English Descendants and Ancestors of John Roe and Eliza Poole. They emigrated from Coon/Coan Townlands near Coolcullen, Ireland in the county of Kilkenny to Lanark and Huron Counties in Ontario, and then to Pickford Michigan, Chippewa County near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Morrow Family Tree (Morrow/Morin/Moreau) http://morrowfamilytree.com Descendants and Ancestors of Andre Morin (Andrew Morrow) born 24 Feb 1797 in Montreal, changed his name to Andrew Morrow when he moved to the US (Mackinac Island), and eventually to Cheboygan, Michigan.
Cohen's Genealogy Site at Rootsweb http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thecohens/birthindexes-usa.html Free Canadian Birth and Baptism Databases.
Our Ohlhausen/Koenig (König) Family History Website www.ohlhausen.ca/index.htm They came from Bessarabia, and other Russian areas, to Crossfield, Alberta in the early 1900s.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Plotters
The Londoner, a weekly newspaper in the London, Ontario area, recently did a story on Lorne and Lanna Thompson, who are plotting the graveyards covered by the London-Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society.
This is what the newspaper said they are doing -
"Armed with clipboards, they've been keeping up-to-date records of local cemeteries for the OGS. 'We are going through and checking data for any additional information and keeping track of any new burials,' said Lanna. 'We check for spelling mistakes or something someone may have missed and put the information in a binder for the OGS database.'"
Read the rest of article at http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3313681
This is what the newspaper said they are doing -
"Armed with clipboards, they've been keeping up-to-date records of local cemeteries for the OGS. 'We are going through and checking data for any additional information and keeping track of any new burials,' said Lanna. 'We check for spelling mistakes or something someone may have missed and put the information in a binder for the OGS database.'"
Read the rest of article at http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3313681
Saturday, October 8, 2011
The Cloverdale Library, Surrey, BC
Do you know that The Cloverdale Library has one of the largest Canadian family history collections in the country?
The Cloverdale Library Canadian Family History Collection is located on the second floor of the library. The Family History department includes seven microfilm/fiche reader/printers, a photocopier, three dedicated computers for Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, 1 CD ROM station, and a general use meeting room where Family History programs are conducted.
On October the 15th, there will be a "Finding Your Roots Tri-Stake Seminar" at the Surrey Family History Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 8:30am – 4:00pm at 6270-126 St. Surrey, BC.
Be sure you look at the Family History Programs at
http://www.surreylibraries.ca/programs-services/4815.aspx
They have courses such as the following this fall and winter -
Cloverdale Library Genealogical Collection Orientations
Start Searching Your Family History - A Beginners' Workshop in 5 Lessons
Discover Your Past, Discover Yourself!: An Introduction to Family History
Third Annual Family History Show & Tell!
Were Your People Really Irish?
Start Writing Your Family History: A Communications Workshop in 5 Lessons
The Cloverdale Library Canadian Family History Collection is located on the second floor of the library. The Family History department includes seven microfilm/fiche reader/printers, a photocopier, three dedicated computers for Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, 1 CD ROM station, and a general use meeting room where Family History programs are conducted.
On October the 15th, there will be a "Finding Your Roots Tri-Stake Seminar" at the Surrey Family History Centre on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 8:30am – 4:00pm at 6270-126 St. Surrey, BC.
Be sure you look at the Family History Programs at
http://www.surreylibraries.ca/programs-services/4815.aspx
They have courses such as the following this fall and winter -
Cloverdale Library Genealogical Collection Orientations
Start Searching Your Family History - A Beginners' Workshop in 5 Lessons
Discover Your Past, Discover Yourself!: An Introduction to Family History
Third Annual Family History Show & Tell!
Were Your People Really Irish?
Start Writing Your Family History: A Communications Workshop in 5 Lessons
Friday, October 7, 2011
Life Stories on "The Island Register"
There are life stories (with various names) on The Island Register this morning from Prince Edward Island.(PEI) – http://www.islandregister.com.
The first story is by Kay Lamb in Tennessee "Skype Bringing Families Together" where she tells how she uses Skype to talk to her 98 year old cousin 2,000 miles way in PEI.
The second story is about a diary entry from "Diary From Weds. Oct 12, 1927 To Weds. Feb 5, 1941 - My Grandfather, Samuel Beaton, Bonshaw, P.E.I." by Eardley Beaton.
In the diary he talks about Beaton's neighbours, and their daily life in Bonshaw.
Another story is about William Franklin Knox, the Secretary of the Navy under President Franklin D. Roosevelt by Dennis Taylor
The story starts with some Island roots of William Franklin Knox. He was the son of Sarah Collins Barnard. Sarah was born Aug 9 1849 in Charlottetown. She was the daughter of Jabez Alder Barnard, born Jan 10 1820 in Charlottetown. Jabez Alder was the son of Jabez Barnard, the builder, and Catherine Hawkins.
It goes on to tell how he bought the newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie, eventually becoming the general manager of Hearst newspapers, and his exploits in the Second World War.
The first story is by Kay Lamb in Tennessee "Skype Bringing Families Together" where she tells how she uses Skype to talk to her 98 year old cousin 2,000 miles way in PEI.
The second story is about a diary entry from "Diary From Weds. Oct 12, 1927 To Weds. Feb 5, 1941 - My Grandfather, Samuel Beaton, Bonshaw, P.E.I." by Eardley Beaton.
In the diary he talks about Beaton's neighbours, and their daily life in Bonshaw.
Another story is about William Franklin Knox, the Secretary of the Navy under President Franklin D. Roosevelt by Dennis Taylor
The story starts with some Island roots of William Franklin Knox. He was the son of Sarah Collins Barnard. Sarah was born Aug 9 1849 in Charlottetown. She was the daughter of Jabez Alder Barnard, born Jan 10 1820 in Charlottetown. Jabez Alder was the son of Jabez Barnard, the builder, and Catherine Hawkins.
It goes on to tell how he bought the newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie, eventually becoming the general manager of Hearst newspapers, and his exploits in the Second World War.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Genealogy Trivia
The Southeastern Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will hold its October Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1-4 p.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 4 Fatima Dr., Riverview (next to Riverview Town Hall, use basement entrance at the back of the main entrance).
Alice Garner will present an ancestor profile, and David Laskey will hold a rousing session of Genealogy Trivia.
All are welcome
The website is http://www.nbgs.ca/southeast.html
Alice Garner will present an ancestor profile, and David Laskey will hold a rousing session of Genealogy Trivia.
All are welcome
The website is http://www.nbgs.ca/southeast.html
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