Monthly Archives: March 2024

5 chances to win a one-year subscription to Genealogy Quebec

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Drouin Institute is giving five participants a chance to win a one-year subscription to Genealogy Quebec — a $129 value. Many consider Genealogy Quebec to be the best online resource for Quebec genealogists, especially those researching their ancestry from the early 1600s to … Continue reading →

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Almost one million new Irish records on Findmypast

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Gail Dever

If you have Irish roots, you’ll want to take a look at Findmypast’s 992,000 new records from Ireland. Ireland, 1766 Religious CensusThis week’s biggest new set consists of 20,505 transcriptions from the 1766 Religious Census. Although the original documents were … Continue reading →

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New Irish Honorary Consuls appointed in Edmonton and Quebec City

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Gail Dever

Two new honorary consuls of Ireland have been appointed in Canada during a visit this week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Mr. Martin visited Canada as part of the Irish government’s global St. Patrick’s Program and he made the announcements. Colm … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — March 16, 2024

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsHow to navigate Order-in-Council records part four: online at Ancestry by Linda Yip on Past Presence. Eatons staff who served in WWI by Dr. Gillian Leitch on Gilliandr’s Blog. 5 Historical Women’s … Continue reading →

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Free access to Irish records on MyHeritage until March 18

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Gail Dever

MyHeritage has made all its 14 million Irish historical records available for free until Monday, March 18. The Irish collections include: 1901 Ireland Census  1911 Ireland Census Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898 As a reminder, Ancestry’s free access to Canadian records continues … Continue reading →

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WWI soldier’s remains identified as Lieutenant Francis Hemsley

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Gail Dever

After eleven-and-a-half years, a Canadian First World War soldier has been “found.” In 2012, human remains were found in Vendin-le-Vieil, France. It has been confirmed that these remains are those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley. Dr. Sarah Lockyer, forensic anthropologist … Continue reading →

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Simon Fraser University study seeks Canadians 55+ who found and met an unknown relative through DNA testing

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Gail Dever

A four-year project at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, called The Family Genealogists and Long-Lost Relatives (AGEGen2), aims to learn more about the experiences of diverse midlife to older-aged Canadians (aged 55+) who tested their DNA and then searched for … Continue reading →

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CTV News looking for Canadians who’ve uncovered a surprise in their DNA test results

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Gail Dever

If you’ve tested your DNA and discovered an interesting surprise or two, CTV News would like to hear from you. CTVNews.ca wants to speak to Canadians about their experience with genealogical DNA tests from companies such as 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage … Continue reading →

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Tonight — Alberta Genealogical Society hosts hybrid presentation, ‘Tracing an Irish Canadian Family,’ by Dr. Jane McGaughey

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Gail Dever

The Irish Special Interest Group of the Alberta Genealogical Society in Edmonton will host a hybrid meeting this evening, Tuesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain time, during which Dr. Jane McGaughey will speak on The Dulmages: Tracing an Irish … Continue reading →

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Ontario Ancestors hosts 11(!) virtual presentations this week

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Gail Dever

What a week this is going to be at Ontario Ancestors. From today until Saturday, nine branches and two special interest groups will host a virtual presentation, and they are open to everyone. With the exception of the Toronto Branch’s … Continue reading →

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