Monthly Archives: June 2017

‘Canadian Historical Review’ archives free until July 3

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Gail Dever

To mark the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, almost 100 years — more than 2,00 articles — of The Canadian Historical Review are available to read online for free until July 3, 2017. There is a large number of articles … Continue reading →

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This year’s Toronto history lecture series features three free talks

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Gail Dever

To mark the sesquicentennial of Canada’s Confederation, the Toronto History Lecture has been expanded to a three-lecture series for August 2017. All lectures are free and open to the public, but space must be reserved online. Wednesday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Take the Canada 150 Genealogy Challenge — and name your ‘1867 ancestors’

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Gail Dever

O, Canada! Take the Canada 150 Genealogy Challenge and list your ancestors who were living in Canada in 1867, the dates they arrived (can be approximate), and where they first settled. The Challenge was created by Patricia Greber, who launched … Continue reading →

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LAC launches crowdsourcing tool to transcribe Lady MacDonald’s 1867 diary

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Gail Dever

Just in time for the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, Library and Archives Canada has launched a crowdsourcing tool to transcribe Lady MacDonald’s 1867 diary. Lady Susan Agnes Macdonald (1836–1920) was the second wife of Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891), … Continue reading →

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Free access to NEHGS databases until July 6

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Gail Dever

To celebrate Independence Day in the United States, the New England Historic Genealogical Society is offering free access to its AmericanAncestors.org databases until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 6. These databases include vital records (state, church, cemetery, and … Continue reading →

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10 things I learned at the OGS conference in Ottawa #OGSConf2017

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Gail Dever

It took a few days, but I have now fully recovered from the Ontario Genealogical Society’s conference in Ottawa, June 16 to 18 — but my brain is still spinning. It was a busy three days filled with learning and … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Canada’s top 10 websites for genealogy research

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Gail Dever

Just in time for the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation on July 1, Legacy Family Tree is hosting a free webinar, Canada’s Top 10, with Kathryn Lake Hogan. “Explore the top 10 websites for researching your Canadian and Ontario ancestors. … Continue reading →

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FamilySearch answers questions about microfilm discontinuation

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Gail Dever

FamilySearch has assembled a series of frequently asked questions to address the issues raised about what will happen when they discontinue microfilm distribution on September 1, 2017. In answer to the question about the original vault master microfilms, they will “continue … Continue reading →

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FamilySearch to stop distributing microfilms

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Gail Dever

FamilySearch issued a news release yesterday that was a good news-bad news story. The news was not unexpected. It was only a matter of time. The bad news is FamilySearch will discontinue its microfilm distribution services September 1, 2017.  The … Continue reading →

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New online archive showcases 90+ years of Canadian history magazine

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Gail Dever

More than 90 years of Canada’s History Archive, featuring The Beaver magazine, are now available for browsing online for free. In time for Canada’s 150th anniversary, the entire catalogue of back issues of the country’s top history magazine, The Beaver, is … Continue reading →

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