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Monthly Archives: December 2015
My 10 favourite genealogy collections and initiatives in 2015
These are my ten favourite new genealogy collections and initiatives in 2015, listed in no particular order. 1. Online Irish Catholic Parish registers. There was a lot of excitement in the weeks leading up to the July 8 National Library … Continue reading
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Top three genealogy questions at LAC in 2015
What were the top three genealogy questions asked by clients this year at Library and Archives Canada? To find out — and to read the answers to those questions — you’ll have to read LAC’s blog post, Top three genealogy … Continue reading
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Learning about a congregation’s history can help find church records
Two articles in the Montreal Gazette this week are reminders of how finding a church record and determining which church our ancestors attended can be challenging. These articles show how researching the history of a church and its community may … Continue reading
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Southern California Genealogical Society announces 2016 webinar program
The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) has announced the 2016 schedule for its free Jamboree Extension Series Webinar series. The first webinar is The ‘Push’ and ‘Pull’ Decision-Making of the 19th Century Emigrant with Jill Morelli on Saturday, January 2, … Continue reading
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Barnardo training farm for British Home Children in Manitoba
There is an interesting article about the training farm for British Home Children in Manitoba, set up by Dr. Barnardo, in the January 2016 issue of the British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association newsletter. The first party of Dr. … Continue reading
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Canadian Irish Studies Foundation chair retires
The Canadian Irish Studies Foundation at Concordia University in Montreal recently marked a turning point in its history when its chair, Brian O’Neill Gallery, stepped down after almost two decades. In the foundation’s Winter/Spring 2016 newsletter, Michael Kenneally, principal of … Continue reading
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This week’s crème de la crème — December 26, 2015
Some of the bijoux I discovered before Christmas Day.Blogs How to find 19th century Irish poor removals from Britain by Chris Paton on Scotland’s Greatest Story. Invite an Ancestor for Christmas Dinner: #8 Jacques Hertel Interpreter for Samuel de Champlain … Continue reading
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‘Social History Resources’ lists websites for family history writers
One of the top articles this year on Lynn Palermo’s website, The Family History Writing Studio, was Social History Resources, a long list of useful links to sites that can help you write your family history. Categories include Canada, US, … Continue reading
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Letters to Santa + Genealogy research = Moving story
After discovering two letters written to Santa Claus in 1905 in his New York City apartment, Peter Mattaliano researched the genealogy of the children, hoping to find their descendants. This moving story appeared in yesterday’s New York Times. Thanks to … Continue reading
Discounts on National Institute for Genealogical Studies courses
Until midnight December 31, you can take advantage of 20 to 50 percent off courses and packages offered by the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies says, “Now’s the time to get a deal on … Continue reading
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