The Research Wiki of the FamilySearch.org https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page where it publishes various articles on doing research in a particular county on many subjects.
Canada is listed 98th out of the most popular entries with over 20,000 views.
But they still need more articles on Canada.
Do you have articles that have yet to be published?
They have a complete guide to writing the articles, what is needed, and how to put the articles on the Research Wiki.
Go to the website to find out what you need to do at https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Canada
A daily blog about Canadian genealogy, heritage, and history
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
PEI Places Receive Heritage Designation
The following place in Prince Edward Island received the provincial Heritage Places Protection Act this summer -
SOURIS TOWN HALL & the McLEAN HOUSE INN, Souris
Built in 1905, the Souris Town Hall was built of Island sandstone. It was the post office and customs house for the town until the 1960s when the post office relocated.
The McLean House Inn, Souris was built in 1875 for John McLean (1845-1936), partner in the very successful Matthew and McLean business.
For the website of the town of Souris, go to
http://www.sourispei.com/about/about.html
FARMERS' BANK of Rustico
Built between 1861-1864 of locally quarried Island sandstone, the Farmers’ Bank was established to provide low interest loans to local farmers. It was to be one of the first credit unions of the province.
To read about the Farmer's Bank, go to http://www.farmersbank.ca
BARACHOIS INN, Anglo Rustico
The Barachois Inn was built in 1880 for Joseph Gallant, a prosperous local merchant.
To read about the inn, you can go to the website http://www.barachoisinn.com
ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH, West Covehead
St. James United Church is a fine example of a rectangular Meeting House, with Classical Revival architectural design elements.
There are pictures of the church on this site at http://peiheritagebuildings.blogspot.com/2011/07/st-james-united-church-west-covehead.html
SOURIS TOWN HALL & the McLEAN HOUSE INN, Souris
Built in 1905, the Souris Town Hall was built of Island sandstone. It was the post office and customs house for the town until the 1960s when the post office relocated.
The McLean House Inn, Souris was built in 1875 for John McLean (1845-1936), partner in the very successful Matthew and McLean business.
For the website of the town of Souris, go to
http://www.sourispei.com/about/about.html
FARMERS' BANK of Rustico
Built between 1861-1864 of locally quarried Island sandstone, the Farmers’ Bank was established to provide low interest loans to local farmers. It was to be one of the first credit unions of the province.
To read about the Farmer's Bank, go to http://www.farmersbank.ca
BARACHOIS INN, Anglo Rustico
The Barachois Inn was built in 1880 for Joseph Gallant, a prosperous local merchant.
To read about the inn, you can go to the website http://www.barachoisinn.com
ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH, West Covehead
St. James United Church is a fine example of a rectangular Meeting House, with Classical Revival architectural design elements.
There are pictures of the church on this site at http://peiheritagebuildings.blogspot.com/2011/07/st-james-united-church-west-covehead.html
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Canadian Genealogist Online
The Canadian Genealogist has been put online at the Ontario Genealogists Society (OGS) website at http://ogs.on.ca/services/cdn_genealogist.php
It was published four times a year between 1979 to 1988 by George and Elizabeth Hancocks.
It followed the same layout as OGS Families, and there are lots of articles from across Canada, whereas Families is mostly concerned with genealogy that has an Ontario slant.
All of the issues have been indexed.
It was published four times a year between 1979 to 1988 by George and Elizabeth Hancocks.
It followed the same layout as OGS Families, and there are lots of articles from across Canada, whereas Families is mostly concerned with genealogy that has an Ontario slant.
All of the issues have been indexed.
Niagara Peninsula Branch Fall Event
J. BRIAN GILCHRIST will be the featured speaker at the Niagara Peninsula Branch Fall Event to be held later in October.
He has over 40 years experience as a researcher, and speaker, and will facilitate the following 3 sessions -
LOOKING FOR RECORDS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES - ACCESSING EARLY
ONTARIO RECORDS 1790 - 1860
WHO GETS WHAT WHEN? HOW TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR RESEARCH.
Brian assisted by Steve Fulton, Technical Support and Innovative Committee Chair
for the OGS will make suggestions.
PROBLEM SOLVING PANEL – Please submit your questions with your registration or
by email.
Te date will be Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2011, and it will be at the First Grantham United Church, 415 Linwell Road, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Doors open at 9 am for Registration, and the Region 4 Meeting, and Publication sales. The cost will be $25 before October 1st, and $30 after Oct 1st, and at the door.
Lunch as well as door prizes will be included.
Payment can be made by cheque to Niagara Peninsula Branch OGS Box 2224, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R8, or with PayPal on our website http://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara
For further information call 905 934 1537 or email niagara@ogs.on.ca
He has over 40 years experience as a researcher, and speaker, and will facilitate the following 3 sessions -
LOOKING FOR RECORDS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES - ACCESSING EARLY
ONTARIO RECORDS 1790 - 1860
WHO GETS WHAT WHEN? HOW TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR RESEARCH.
Brian assisted by Steve Fulton, Technical Support and Innovative Committee Chair
for the OGS will make suggestions.
PROBLEM SOLVING PANEL – Please submit your questions with your registration or
by email.
Te date will be Saturday, Oct. 29th, 2011, and it will be at the First Grantham United Church, 415 Linwell Road, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Doors open at 9 am for Registration, and the Region 4 Meeting, and Publication sales. The cost will be $25 before October 1st, and $30 after Oct 1st, and at the door.
Lunch as well as door prizes will be included.
Payment can be made by cheque to Niagara Peninsula Branch OGS Box 2224, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R8, or with PayPal on our website http://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara
For further information call 905 934 1537 or email niagara@ogs.on.ca
Monday, September 5, 2011
British Home Children Newsletter
A brand new newsletter has just been added to the newsletters produced by Canadian genealogy organizations, and it is the BHC-SIG Newsletter. That is – the British Home Children Special Interest Group.
In the first issue of the newsletter there is an article about the S.S. Toronto, Dominion Line; an article on Mary Scott Pearson submitted by Beth Bruder; an article on William Thomson Robin by Margory Ronnin; an article on Percy Henry Smith by Shirley Sturdevant; My BHC Ancestors by Phil Ellis, and Part I: Thomas (George) Warner – A Barnardo Boy by Linda Hurtubise.
There is a message from the Chair Phil Ellis, and an article about the Flamborough Archives, and the work they have done on the Home Children from the town of Waterdown.
If you wish to join, the fee is $5.00 per year (in addition to the regular yearly ($60.00) and a half-yearly ($35.00) fee.
If you wish to join, go to the membership site at http://www.ogs.on.ca/membership/join.php, or contact Marsha at the OGS membership@ogs.on.ca to discuss it with her. Or you can go to the BHC-SIG site at http://www.ogs.on.ca/SIG-BHC/index.htm
New/Improved Canadian Websites and Blogs - Week 1
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.
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.
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!
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