Monthly Archives: October 2018

Guild of One-Name Studies’ marriage locator helps find ancestors’ church in England and Wales

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Gail Dever

Warning: Before you read this blog post, make sure you have done your chores, run errands, prepared dinner, and taken the kids to wherever they need to go. What you are going to learn may be addictive, causing you to … Continue reading →

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Debbie Kennett’s presentation, ‘DNA for Beginners,’ on YouTube

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Gail Dever

Genetic genealogist Debbie Kennett’s presentation, DNA for Beginners, delivered at the Genetic Genealogy conference in Dublin in October, was made available yesterday on YouTube. Ms. Kennett’s opening slide suggests she spoke in September, but it was just a case of forgetting … Continue reading →

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OGS webinar — Franco-Ontarians’ history and genealogy

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society will host a free webinar, Franco-Ontarians’ History and Genealogy, presented by Tammy Tipler-Priolo, on Thursday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Franco-Ontarians have their roots deep within the lands called Ontario. Their proud heritage has been … Continue reading →

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10 ways to ask a relative for permission to upload their DNA results to other sites

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gail Dever

Before asking my 80-something uncle for permission to upload his AncestryDNA results to GEDmatch, FamilyTreeDNA, and MyHeritage, I solicited advice from members of Blaine Bettinger’s very popular Facebook group, Genetic Genealogy Tips & Techniques. Mr. Bettinger preaches we must receive … Continue reading →

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OGS webinar tonight — Scottish research from afar

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society’s Scottish special interest group will host a free webinar, Scottish Research from Afar, presented by Ruth Blair, tonight, Tuesday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. The pay-per-view website, ScotlandsPeople, is usually the first stop for anyone … Continue reading →

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Deadline to submit photo of deceased veteran to Canada’s Virtual Wall of Honour extended to November 1

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gail Dever

Submissions for the Virtual Wall of Honour that will be on display at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony has been extended until November 1 at midnight. On November 11, Canada will honour its deceased veterans in an outdoor display of … Continue reading →

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Quebec Archives digitizing Montreal Herald

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Gail Dever

Not that long ago, I lamented in a tweet the fact it has been almost 40 years since the Montreal Star was shut down, and there’s still no sign its 110 years of issues will be digitized. For most of … Continue reading →

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Genealogical societies may learn from 61-year-old historical society’s demise

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Gail Dever

When genealogical society board members read the British Columbia Historical Federation article about the why the Burnaby Historical Society had to disband after 61 years, they may recognize the warning signs in their own organization. Roger Whitehouse, a Burnaby Historical Society … Continue reading →

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Canadian genealogist, author Althea Douglas passes away

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Gail Dever

If you’ve been researching your Canadian family history for a few years, chances are you’ve come across at least one of the books and numerous articles on genealogy and Canadian local history written by Althea Douglas, who passed away last … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — October 27, 2018

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs 235 Birth, Marriage, and Death Record Collection Links from Canada by Kenneth R. Marks on The Ancestor Hunt. King’s and Queen’s Counsel appointments in Canada by Rebecca Murray on Library and Archives … Continue reading →

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