Monthly Archives: May 2019

Heritage Minute about D-Day inspired by New Brunswick soldier

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Gail Dever

Historica’s new Heritage Minute, released yesterday in time to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy next month, was inspired by New Brunswick’s North Shore Regiment and Major Archie MacNaughton who served in both world wars. In … Continue reading →

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Chat online with an expert at the New England Historic Genealogical Society

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Gail Dever

Do you have quick questions about genealogical or historical research? Experts at the New England Historic Genealogical Society are willing to help — and they’ll do it online. The genealogists on the NEHGS library staff are now available for chat … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Tools for translating and transcribing genealogy records

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Gail Dever

Legacy Family Tree Webinars will host a free webinar, Tools for Translating and Transcribing Genealogy Records, presented by Thomas MacEntee today at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Documents – old and new – are a requisite resource for genealogy research. Learn the … Continue reading →

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Leslie Weir to become next Librarian and Archivist of Canada

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gail Dever

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced yesterday the appointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada for a four-year term, effective August 30, 2019. Ms. Weir will be the first woman to become Librarian … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Self-publishing your family stories

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gail Dever

The Québec Genealogical eSociety will host a free webinar, Self-Publishing Your Family Stories, presented by Tracey Arial and Sandra McHugh, on Wednesday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presenters “will take you on the same journey they followed … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Mint releases $2 coin commemorating 75th anniversary of D-Day

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gail Dever

The Royal Canadian Mint launched yesterday a $2 circulation coin honouring the brave Canadians who, landing in Normandy, France 75 years ago, helped establish the Allied foothold that would lead to the liberation of Western Europe. The coin was unveiled at the Moncton Garrison, home … Continue reading →

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Four new DNA presentations on YouTube from Family Tree Live and Ancestry

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Gail Dever

Free learning opportunities about genetic genealogy continue to grow, with four new presentations posted within the last couple of days. The folks from the Family Tree Live conference in London, England in April have posted two DNA presentations on their … Continue reading →

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Would it help if genealogists shared stories as short as a tweet?

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Gail Dever

Most genealogists have experienced the moment when people’s eyes glaze over as we’re telling a story about our genealogy research. The reason people hesitate asking a genealogist about their research is likely because they’re afraid we’ll tell them. They’re afraid … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — May 25, 2019

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Ancestors in Natural Resources on Canadiana by Candice McDonald on Finding Your Canadian Story. Comments on the LAC 3-Year Plan by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. German Holocaust Archive … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Jamboree to live stream 12 presentations

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Gail Dever

Thanks to huge support from Ancestry, the Southern California Genealogical Society will live stream 12 presentations for free delivered at its 50th annual Genealogy Jamboree conference, from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2. Two of the presentations on Saturday … Continue reading →

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