Monthly Archives: July 2022

This week’s crème de la crème — July 30, 2022

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsWhat’s new online at the Library of Congress – Summer 2022 by Carlyn Osborn on The Signal (Library of Congress). Irish Newspaper Archives adds the Roscommon Herald by Claire Santry on … Continue reading →

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Season 3 of documentary series, Canadiana, now on YouTube

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Gail Dever

The first two episodes of Season 3 of the documentary series, Canadiana, described as the history they didn’t teach you in high school, are now available to watch on YouTube. Using evocative footage, archival imagery and animation, Canadiana tells stories … Continue reading →

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English parish records added to Findmypast, plus another year of the Ottawa Free Press

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Gail Dever

This week, Findmypast added 50,000 English parish records, exclusive to their site, plus they updated several newspaper titles. Middlesex Baptisms More than 18,000 additional records have been added to this collection, from the parishes of New Brentford, Tottenham and Edmonton. Surrey … Continue reading →

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BIFHSGO’s monthly meetings to become hybrid — in person and online

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) had good news yesterday for those of us who can’t make it to Ottawa for their free monthly meetings — and good news for those who live in Ottawa. Beginning … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — July 23, 2022

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsDescendants of Loyalists Robert & Catherine Carlisle, Part 1: Children by Linda Stufflebean on Empty Branches on the Family Tree. Those Other Franco-Americans: New Bedford, Part II by Patrick Lacroix on … Continue reading →

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Free genealogy conference on military research from Legacy Family Tree Webinars this Saturday

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Gail Dever

This month’s free online genealogy conference from Legacy Family Tree Webinars takes place Saturday, July 23, and the theme of the five presentations is Military Research. Because of different time zones, if you live in North America, you’ll be able … Continue reading →

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Findmypast adds military records and updates Ottawa newspaper

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Gail Dever

This week, Findmypast added three new record collections, plus English burials, and updates to several historical newspapers, including the Ottawa Free Press. The Airmen Died in the Second World War, 1939-1946 collection is new to Findmypast. It covers Britain and the … Continue reading →

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Analysis of Montreal Irish Famine victims’ bones gives insight into their health issues — and they’re looking for descendants

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Gail Dever

After analyzing bones found during work on a light-rail station in Montreal, an archaeological lab has revealed new details about the lives of Irish migrants who died there in 1847. The 2019 archeological dig in Pointe-Sainte-Charles — where the Irish fleeing … Continue reading →

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LAC’s latest webinar helps researchers explore and understand online military records

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Gail Dever

If you are interested in researching your Canadian ancestors’ military service during the First World War, you’ll want to watch Library and Archives Canada’s latest webinar, Records of No. 2 Construction Battalion. Lasting only 30 minutes, the webinar shows how … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? — Upcoming episodes, collections used, behind the scenes, and online recording

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Gail Dever

Curious to learn more about the upcoming episodes of Season 8 of Who Do You Think You Are? on NBC and CTV that air Sunday evenings? The second episode with stage, film and television actor Nick Offerman is on tonight. … Continue reading →

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