A weekly listing of some of the Canadian websites and blogs that I have come across the week ending Sept 4th, 2011.
The Oram Family Tree http://oramtree.sumgen.com — This Oram family is thought to have originated in Wiltshire, UK. Some members have appeared to have gone to Canada.
The New Auty Genealogy Site http://www.autygenealogy.org — AUTY, AWTY, AUTIE, AUTTIE, AUTEY, AUTTY, AUTTEE surnames covering England, New Zealand, Australia, USA, and Canada.
Roots Cape Breton Genealogy & Family History Centre http://museum.gov.ns.ca/hv/en/home/researchlearn/rootscapebreton/default.aspx — Roots Cape Breton is a computer-assisted research service for those in search of their Cape Breton roots. $
Directory of Oxford County 1857-1858 http://www.ocl.net/genealogy/oxford_dir — Online searchable directory of residents and businesses of Oxford County, Ontario 1857-1858. I wrote a blog posting on this site - http://genealogycanada.blogspot.com/2011/08/oxford-county-library-databases-indexes.html
Ontario (Upper Canada) County Directories http://www.ontariogenealogy.comontariocountydirectories.html
The FERGUSON Connection - A Family History http://thefergusonconnection.cds-enterprises.com — The FERGUSON, FIELDS, and related families are included from all over the Unites States, and some from Canada.
Quebec Genealogy Pointers - ManyRoads http://www.many-roads.com/category/thoughts/tips-opinions/quebec-genealogy — Mark Rabideau writes about French Canada, and the Rabideau – Henss histories & Genealogy.
Canada Lands Survey System http://clss-satc.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/googledata-donneesgoogle-eng.php — Canada Lands in Google Earth including Indian Reserves, National Parks, and the territories.
Canadian Military Research and Genealogy http://canadiangenealogyandresearch.ca — A bilingual (French/English) website which can help research your military ancestors.
RIVETTE Family Genealogy http://www.rivettefamily.com/places_index.htm Follow the Acadian family through New Brunswick, and other Acadian settlements in Canada.
A daily blog about Canadian genealogy, heritage, and history
Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Canadian Blogger will be at RootsTech 2012
Just finished reading the latest posting by Canadian genealogist Joan Miller at http://www.luxegen.ca/genealogy/rootstech-ramping-up and she will be at RootsTech 2012 to be held in Salt Lake City from Feb 2nd to Feb 4th next year.
She is going to be a presenter at the conference, and she will be on an "international panel of colleagues discussing genealogy and social media".
So if you are at RootsTech, be sure to take in the panel discussion, and if you are a blogger, write about the panel in your blog.
Joan also said that if you want to be kept informed about what is going on, be sure to join the RootsTech Mailing List at http://www.rootstech.org.
Have fun, Joan, and say "Hello" to all of our American Cousins!
She is going to be a presenter at the conference, and she will be on an "international panel of colleagues discussing genealogy and social media".
So if you are at RootsTech, be sure to take in the panel discussion, and if you are a blogger, write about the panel in your blog.
Joan also said that if you want to be kept informed about what is going on, be sure to join the RootsTech Mailing List at http://www.rootstech.org.
Have fun, Joan, and say "Hello" to all of our American Cousins!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
CBC is 75 Years Old!
In celebration of the CBC/Radio-Canada 75th Anniversary, it has chosen the theme "Your to Celebrate". CBC/Radio-Canada was established in November, 1936.
If you go on the site you will see a special place where they have archived several radio programs, and TV shows.
There is also a very interesting blog on the site, and a Timeline which takes you back to such things as the Springhill Mine Disaster, The CBC's First Colour TV Show, and Churchill's Funeral.
There will be several other events announced in the coming months. To keep up on the latest events, go to http://www.cbc.ca/75/index.html
If you go on the site you will see a special place where they have archived several radio programs, and TV shows.
There is also a very interesting blog on the site, and a Timeline which takes you back to such things as the Springhill Mine Disaster, The CBC's First Colour TV Show, and Churchill's Funeral.
There will be several other events announced in the coming months. To keep up on the latest events, go to http://www.cbc.ca/75/index.html
OGS Branch Libraries
Do you know that there are seven Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society that have their libraries onsite?
You can search the holdings of the -
Brant Branch at http://brantcountybranchogs.ca/,
Kinston Branch at http://www.ogs.on.ca/kingston/pages/library.php,
Nipissing Branch at http://www.nipissing.ogs.on.ca/#Branch Library,
Quinte Branch at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canqbogs/library.htm,
Halton-Peel Branch at http://www.halinet.on.ca/sigs/ogshp/LIBCOLL.HTM,
Ontario Branch at http://www.ogsottawa.on.ca/library/,
York Branch at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onyrbogs/br_009.htm.
You can go to the Resources Section of the OGS website at http://www.ogs.on.ca/services/library.php, and read about the Resources that are there to help you.
You can search the holdings of the -
Brant Branch at http://brantcountybranchogs.ca/,
Kinston Branch at http://www.ogs.on.ca/kingston/pages/library.php,
Nipissing Branch at http://www.nipissing.ogs.on.ca/#Branch Library,
Quinte Branch at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canqbogs/library.htm,
Halton-Peel Branch at http://www.halinet.on.ca/sigs/ogshp/LIBCOLL.HTM,
Ontario Branch at http://www.ogsottawa.on.ca/library/,
York Branch at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onyrbogs/br_009.htm.
You can go to the Resources Section of the OGS website at http://www.ogs.on.ca/services/library.php, and read about the Resources that are there to help you.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Joint Fall Workshop with LDS in Grande Prairie
On Friday evening, and during the day on Saturday (September 9th and 10th, 2011), there will be a Joint Fall Workshop with LDS Church and Grande Prairie & District Branch, Grande Prairie, Manitoba.
It will feature Peter & Linda Darby, and they will give talks about “Organizing Your Files”, “Online Maps/Gazetteers”, and “Mining Gold”.
Go to their website at http://gp.abgensoc.ca/workshop.html
It will feature Peter & Linda Darby, and they will give talks about “Organizing Your Files”, “Online Maps/Gazetteers”, and “Mining Gold”.
Go to their website at http://gp.abgensoc.ca/workshop.html
Prince Edward Island Card Index
The Prince Edward Island Baptisms (1721-1885), Marriage (1832-1888) and the Death (1721-1905) Card Index browsable images are slowly going online at FamilySearch.org.
There are 92,700 Baptisms images as of 25 August 2010, and they are available at
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827217
There are 3,428 images as of 31 August 2010 which can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827167 and,
the Death Card Index has 15,903 Index images as of 31 August 2010 with the website at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827236.
There are 92,700 Baptisms images as of 25 August 2010, and they are available at
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827217
There are 3,428 images as of 31 August 2010 which can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827167 and,
the Death Card Index has 15,903 Index images as of 31 August 2010 with the website at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1827236.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
De-Mystifying Lineage Societies
The Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, and the Sir Guy Carleton Branch of the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada are pleased to offer a one-day workshop on De-Mystifying Lineage Societies.
This workshop will provide some history on lineage societies, as well as discussion of the resources, hints and techniques for completing successful applications along with an opportunity for research with local experts.
Societies highlighted will be the Mayflower Society, Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada and the Ontario Genealogical Society Heritage Societies.
It will be held on the 29 Oct 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the City of Ottawa Central Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.
Following the presentations, registrants will be able to research in the City Archives Reference Room.
The presentations will be made by -
De-Mystifying Lineage Societies: Mike More and Dorothy Meyerhof
Researching in Military Records: Glenn Wright
Using Ancestry: Lesley Anderson
The cost will be $30.00 per person, and payment must accompany registration form.
Registration is limited, and the Deadline for Registration: 21 October 2011
Please make cheques payable to “OTTAWA BRANCH, OGS”
For registration form, please go to http://ogsottawa.on.ca/?cat=8, or contact the OGS at pastchair@ogsottawa.on.ca
This workshop will provide some history on lineage societies, as well as discussion of the resources, hints and techniques for completing successful applications along with an opportunity for research with local experts.
Societies highlighted will be the Mayflower Society, Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada and the Ontario Genealogical Society Heritage Societies.
It will be held on the 29 Oct 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the City of Ottawa Central Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.
Following the presentations, registrants will be able to research in the City Archives Reference Room.
The presentations will be made by -
De-Mystifying Lineage Societies: Mike More and Dorothy Meyerhof
Researching in Military Records: Glenn Wright
Using Ancestry: Lesley Anderson
The cost will be $30.00 per person, and payment must accompany registration form.
Registration is limited, and the Deadline for Registration: 21 October 2011
Please make cheques payable to “OTTAWA BRANCH, OGS”
For registration form, please go to http://ogsottawa.on.ca/?cat=8, or contact the OGS at pastchair@ogsottawa.on.ca
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