Author Archives: Gail Dever

Ancestry digitizes more than 2 million British Army WWII records — and access will soon be free for a limited time

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Gail Dever

More than two million service records of those who served in the British Army infantry division during the Second World War are now available on Ancestry and will be freely available to view in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. Ancestry, working with … Continue reading →

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Virtual British Home Children cemetery contains 12,000+ memorials

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Gail Dever

Researchers and members of British Home Children Canada have contributed to a virtual cemetery on Find A Grave, and as of yesterday, there were more than 12,000 memorials, which is quite an achievement. From 1869 to 1939, more than 100,000 … Continue reading →

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Free Québec Genealogical eSociety webinar — ‘Use AI to Learn Genealogy Faster and Easier’

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Gail Dever

The Québec Genealogical eSociety will host the free webinar, Use AI to Learn Genealogy Faster and Easier, presented by Mark Thomson, on Thursday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Imagine having a personal guide to help you learn genealogy … Continue reading →

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This week’s OGS virtual presentations

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Gail Dever

Here’s what the Ontario Genealogical Society has planned for us this week. The following presentations take place in Eastern time. Monday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. — Toronto BranchA Tapestry of Educational History: OISE Library’s Special Collections by Nat Johnson-Tyghter and … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia seeks speakers for 2026 virtual conference

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Gail Dever

The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia (GANS) has issued a call for speakers for next year’s virtual conference that will take place May 2 and 3, 2026. They are looking for 30 to 60-minute presentations about Nova Scotian family history … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors issues call for speakers for 2026 virtual conference

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Gail Dever

Ontario Ancestors is now accepting presentation proposals for its 2026 virtual conference, called From Steamships to Microchips. It will be held June 12 to 14, 2026. The genealogical society will run two streams over the course of two days: one … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — October 25, 2025

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsThe Latest in Franco-American History by Patrick Lacroix on Query the Past. LAC Celebrates Sir Arthur Doughty and MyHeritage adds 1921 England & Wales Census by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. … Continue reading →

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International Institute of Genealogical Studies adds more presentations to YouTube

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Gail Dever

In the last month, the International Institute of Genealogical Studies has added 11 video presentations to its YouTube channel. Topics include wills, United Empire Loyalists, German migration, Scottish immigration, and DNA. To Bequeath or Not – Researching Ancestors through Wills … Continue reading →

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OGS to host four free virtual presentations

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Gail Dever

This week at the Ontario Genealogical Society, two branches and two special interest groups will host free virtual presentations that are open to the public The following are in Eastern time. Monday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. — Oxford County BranchTillsonburg’s … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — October 18, 2025

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsOnline New Brunswick Land Records and William Tegerdine, Where Did You Live in Almonte by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. Lesson 3: Parish Registers – A Goldmine of Information About … Continue reading →

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