Monthly Archives: May 2015

SCGS Jamboree to live stream more than a dozen presentations

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Gail Dever

For the great benefit of those of us staying at home, the Southern California Genealogical Society has announced is free live-streamed sessions during its Jamboree conference, and what a super line-up. The live-streamed sessions from Jamboree are listed below. Session … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister announces new funding for Grosse Île

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Gail Dever

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in Grosse Île, Quebec last Friday when he announced $30 million in support over three years for a major new tourism campaign, entitled Connecting America, to attract more American visitors to destinations across Canada. The … Continue reading →

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OGS conference panel discussion to be live streamed

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Conference is less than a week away, and there is a bit of good news for those of us unable to attend. OGS is web-streaming live its Saturday morning panel discussion, Tracks through Time. Panel moderator Thomas … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — May 23, 2015

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Ordering documents: what numbers do I need? and 1915: Would you follow this example? on Library and Archives Canada Blog. Finding Ancestors on 1851 Agricultural Census Canada and More Ways to … Continue reading →

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Reprint of book about Taillon and Lalonde families of Quebec, Ontario, and New York now available

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Gail Dever

A reprint of The Taillon (Tyo) Families and the Descendants of Philippe Lalonde has been made available by GlobalGenealogy. Compiled by Duncan MacDonald and Pauline Deshaies, the 219-page book is a detailed genealogy of the Taillon (Tyo) family who were … Continue reading →

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Cimetières du Québec adds new cemetery records and photos

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Gail Dever

This is a list of the cemeteries recently updated or added to the Cimetières du Québec website. Cimetière de Saint-Eusèbe, Saint-Eusèbe, Témiscouata County. Catholic. Francophone. Arundel Methodist Cemetery, Arundel, Argenteuil County. Methodist. Anglophone. The Arundel United Church, next to the … Continue reading →

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Montreal’s annual “Walk to the Stone” rescheduled

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Gail Dever

Montreal’s Walk to the Stone, which has taken place on the last Sunday in May for almost 150 years, must be delayed two weeks this year until Sunday, June 14. Walk organizers recently learned the Tour de l’Île de Montréal … Continue reading →

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How to search the free-access Toronto Star Archives until May 31

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Gail Dever

After reading my blog post, Free access to Toronto Star Archives until May 31, a few people have experienced difficulty taking advantage of the Toronto Star Archives’ free access until May 31. Some said they thought they had to buy … Continue reading →

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The most Irish street in Quebec City

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Gail Dever

Champlain Street was once the most Irish street in Quebec City, and it was the topic of a presentation last week at the city’s Irish Heritage Society. Now, the society has shared the PowerPoint images on its website. The presentation, … Continue reading →

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Webinar about using DNA to find your ancestry

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Gail Dever

If you’re like I am, you are curious about DNA, but don’t have a clear understanding of how it will further your research. That is why I have registered to watch Georgia Genealogical Society’s free webinar, Make Your Ancestry Come … Continue reading →

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