Monthly Archives: November 2015

First episode of Qui êtes-vous? airs tonight

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Gail Dever

The third season of Qui êtes-vous?, the Quebec version of Who Do You Think You Are?, debuts tonight at 9:00 p.m. on Radio-Canada. The first episode features actress Guylaine Tremblay who will trace her roots from her home town, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François … Continue reading →

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New cemeteries on Cimetières du Québec

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Gail Dever

The following cemeteries were recently added to the Cimetières du Québec website. Cimetière J.C. Saindon, Sayabec, Matapédia County. Catholic. Francophone. New photos added for more than 700 names. Cimetière de Sainte Marguerite-Marie, Sainte-Marguerite-Marie, Matapédia County. Catholic. Francophone. Cimetière de Sainte-Flore, … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for writing about your ancestors

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Gail Dever

Lisa Alzo’s Ten Things I Miss About My Dad provides much-needed inspiration for those of us who struggle to find time and/or inclination to write our family history. Take a look at Ms. Alzo’s loving tribute to her father. You … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — November 28, 2015

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Héritage Project moves to next phase and LAC images on Flickr by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Canadian and English archives go head-to-head with their records: The Cumbrian Connection … Continue reading →

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Remains of 204 people re-buried in Quebec City after extensive research

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Gail Dever

Earlier this month, a special ceremony took place at Mount Hermon Cemetery in Quebec City when 80 small caskets were buried. The caskets contained the remains of 204 unknown people, likely British immigrants or first-generation Canadians, who died between 1772 … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission looks for descendants of four WWI servicemen

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Gail Dever

The ‪Commonwealth War Graves Commission is looking for descendants of the following four men who served in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment during WWI. • Private J.T. Cleaver; 4302 • Private R. Kimberley; 4303 • Private W. Jennings; 4522 • Lance … Continue reading →

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Best-selling novel about Irish orphan in Quebec now available in English

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Gail Dever

The first volume of the best-selling Quebec historical fiction series about a young girl who left Ireland with her family during the Great Famine is now available in English in your favorite online bookstores. Fanette: Uptown Conquest tells the story … Continue reading →

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Gift ideas among the 2015 Heritage Toronto Award winners and nominees

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Gail Dever

Looking for gift ideas for someone with Toronto roots or someone who likes reading about history? You may find some among the 2015 Heritage Toronto Award winners and nominees in the book category. This category recognizes well-written non-fiction books published … Continue reading →

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BIFHSGO announces call for presentations for 2016 conference

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) has announced a call for presentations for its 22nd annual conference tentatively scheduled for September 9 – 11, 2016, with possible alternate dates of September 30 – October 2. For … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Archives’ new genealogy guide makes it easy to find resources

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Gail Dever

Usually, I avoid reading research guides because they are often complex documents written by archivists in a language only they understand. I made an exception yesterday for the Nova Scotia Archives’ new Genealogy Guide, and I am glad I did. … Continue reading →

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