Monthly Archives: February 2022

Dave Obee’s virtual presentations — Genealogy research in British Columbia and building the stories of our ancestors’ lives

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Gail Dever

We’re in luck this week. There’s a double dose of free virtual presentations by popular Canadian genealogy speaker Dave Obee. As part of the Legacy Family Tree Webinar’s O Canada series, Mr. Obee will talk about Genealogical Gold in British … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors’ webinars this week — Farmers, merchant seaman, Underground Railroad, British Home Children, Pinterest

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Gail Dever

Six branches and one special interest group at Ontario Ancestors will host a free virtual presentation this week. All are open to the public, but registration is required. Times are in Eastern time. Monday, February 14 — 7:00 p.m. – … Continue reading →

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Free access to marriage records on MyHeritage includes a gem from Quebec and millions of records from the US, UK and France

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Gail Dever

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, MyHeritage is providing free access to all marriage records from February 13 to 20. If you haven’t previously done so, you must create a free account. The greatest number of marriage collections are American, followed by … Continue reading →

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Chinese Canadian Museum to be established in British Columbia

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Gail Dever

The oldest building in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the Wing Sang Building, will be the permanent site of the Chinese Canadian Museum that is scheduled to open next year. The province is providing $27.5 million to the Chinese Canadian Museum Society of … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — February 12, 2022

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsToronto Trust Cemeteries on FamilySearch by Ken McKinlay on Family Tree Knots. Library and Archives Canada Access to Information Act Report and Improved Probate Service Website for England and Wales by John … Continue reading →

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Library and Archives Canada’s new My Account expected to help online researchers

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Gail Dever

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) on Tuesday launched My Account on its website as part of its efforts to improve the web experience of researchers. The My Account platform allows you “to personalize multiple features on a single interface” — … Continue reading →

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New Montreal Holocaust Museum to be built

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Gail Dever

The Montreal Holocaust Museum announced Monday the construction of a new museum that will open in 2025 on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, which is in the heart of what was once the city’s vibrant Jewish neighbourhood. Construction will begin on the $80-million … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors’ virtual presentations this week

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Gail Dever

Five Ontario Ancestors branches and a special interest group will host a free virtual presentation this week, and each one is open to all who register. Monday, February 7 – 10:00 a.m. – Scottish SIGGlengarry Archives by Allan MacDonald Registration … Continue reading →

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Québec Genealogical eSociety’s virtual conference offers an ‘à la carte’ program and a free exhibit

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Gail Dever

In only a couple of days, the Québec Genealogical eSociety will hold its five-day virtual conference, from Wednesday, February 9 to Sunday, 13. There are 24 lectures in English and French. Topics include the Irish in Quebec, 18th-century military immigration, … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — February 5, 2022

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsPast-Presence roundup: what’s new? by Linda Yip on Past Presence. Forthcoming on Ancestry by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. Researching the Revision Books at the Valuation Office or PRONI by Donna Moughty … Continue reading →

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