Monthly Archives: June 2014

The devastation of Trois-Rivières in 1908

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Gail Dever

The Maison du roi (governor’s house), built in 1723, and the Immaculée-Conception church, built in 1710, were completely destroyed. At least 800 homes were nothing but rubble when it was over. This was the result of the great fire that ravaged a third … Continue reading →

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Archives of Ontario digitizes patent plans

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Gail Dever

The Archives of Ontario recently announced it has started digitizing patent plans that will allow genealogists to trace their ancestors’ Crown land records. Here is their announcement: “Good news for genealogists! You can now access over 3,100 digitized patent plans on … Continue reading →

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FamilySearch updates Canadian records collection

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Gail Dever

This past week, FamilySearch updated its Canadian records collection. British Columbia, Crown Land Pre-emption Registers, 1860-1971. Pre-emptions are purchased land that has not been fully surveyed. The registers summarize the information from the pre-emption certificates. The pre-emptions are listed in registration number order, … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème – June 21, 2014

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Gail Dever

The bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs ‘La Fête St. Jean’ and French Canadian Civil Life in 19th Century Michigan by James La Forest on French Canadian Cultural Alliance of the Great Lakes. Translating French words for genealogy research can … Continue reading →

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More online resources and a video about North America’s oldest newspaper, Quebec Telegraph-Chronicle

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Gail Dever

Today, North America’s oldest surviving newspaper, the Quebec Telegraph-Chronicle, celebrates its 250th anniversary. It was originally published as a bilingual newspaper, called The Quebec Gazette – La Gazette de Québec. And I have discovered even more about the history of this publication … Continue reading →

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My Mobile Plains (of Abraham) app launched

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Gail Dever

The National Battlefields Commission yesterday launched My Mobile Plains at the Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham. My Mobile Plains is an app that is described in detail in the news release: “The new free mobile app, available in both … Continue reading →

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Laura Secord Day

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Gail Dever

Tomorrow, June 21, is Laura Secord Day, which means free admission at the Laura Secord Homestead in Queenston, Ontario and several talks and performances on the property, including a presentation by historian David Hemmings about the Canadian heroine’s family history. … Continue reading →

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Franco-American History Fair takes place this weekend

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Gail Dever

The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine will hold the state’s first Franco-American History Fair at its Lewiston-Auburn College campus in Lewiston on Saturday, June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The fair will feature exhibits from Maine historical societies, … Continue reading →

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Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph plaque unveiled

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Gail Dever

To mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph (formerly the Quebec Gazette), a plaque was unveiled on Monday at the newspaper’s former home at the corner of Buade and du Trésor. It was in that building that the … Continue reading →

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The lesser-known Filles à marier

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Gail Dever

Time to confess. I am jealous of those who have Filles du roi in their ancestry. Despite my envy, I still read stories about these young women — and on occasion, I will listen to friends tell me about their illustrious … Continue reading →

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