Monthly Archives: January 2023

Global Genealogy sale — 20% off

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Gail Dever

Until midnight Eastern time, Sunday, January 22, Global Genealogy is holding a sale of 20 percent off on all orders greater than $25. They have a large collection of genealogy books about Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland and the United States, … Continue reading →

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Annual release of British Columbia marriage and death records expected in four months

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Gail Dever

BC Archives announced that the annual release of death (2002) and marriage (1947) records from the BC Statistics Vital Agency is expected this May. If the provincial archives follows last year’s timing, we should soon the digitized records online during … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Roots: Panel discussion on digitizing and sharing files

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Gail Dever

Fans of the series, Finding Your Roots, may want to watch tonight’s free online panel discussion, Finding Your Roots: Documenting Family History in the Digital Age, moderated by Thomas Allen Harris. The discussion begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Register … Continue reading →

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More YouTube videos from the Allen County Public Library

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana has posted four new videos on YouTube. Wednesdays with Witcher: “It’s All Really Well Organized:”The Truth about What We Are Passing On with Curt Witcher. Ask the Experts: Genealogy … Continue reading →

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Canadian soldier of WWI identified

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) yesterday confirmed that remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France are those of Corporal Percy Howarth, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis. … Continue reading →

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Gene-O-Rama returns in 2023 — and it’ll be virtual

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Ottawa Branch of Ontario Ancestors will host their annual mini-seminar, Gene-O-Rama, virtually on Saturday, March 25. Gene-O-Rama 2023 offers six sessions from four top-rated speakers. Ticket holders can view the recorded sessions until April 30, 2023. On the Gene-O-Rama … Continue reading →

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Eight free Ontario Ancestors’ webinars this week

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

It’s a busy time at Ontario Ancestors. Some of the society’s branches and a special interest group will host eight free online presentations, including a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting. All are open to the public. As usual, registration is … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — January 14, 2023

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsMyHeritage Publishes Exclusive Huge Collection of Israel Immigration Records by Talya on MyHeritage Blog. New Geneagem — Emigrant Guides: Travel Brochures from the Past by Linda Stufflebean on Empty Branches on the … Continue reading →

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Free virtual Scottish Indexes conference this Saturday

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Gail Dever

For the 19th virtual conference on Saturday, January 14, Scottish Indexes has once again put together a terrific lineup of presentations — and at least two of them have a Canadian connection. Genealogist Lorraine Stewart kicks off the conference with … Continue reading →

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Two BIFHSGO online genealogy presentations — ScotlandsPlaces and untangling “family thickets”

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Gail Dever

The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa will host two free presentations at their online monthly meeting on Saturday, January 14. Open to all. You only need to register once for one or both presentations. 9:00 a.m. Eastern … Continue reading →

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