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Monthly Archives: June 2024
Free access to military records on Ancestry and Forces War Records until June 11
Ancestry is offering free access to its entire international military collection and on its sister company Forces War Records until June 11 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. This offer is being promoted by Ancestry’s UK site, but you should be able … Continue reading
New Quebec legislation will allow adopted people to learn names of biological parents and grandparents
Starting June 8, under a change in legislation, any adult who has been adopted in Quebec will be able to know the names of their biological parents — and perhaps even grandparents — whether the parents like it or not, … Continue reading
Ontario Ancestors’ virtual presentations this week
Three of Ontario Ancestors’ branches and one special interest group will each host a virtual presentation this week. All are open to the public and two can also be attended in person. The times are in Eastern time. Monday, June … Continue reading
New on Findmypast — British coastguard and navy records
Family historians with British marines, naval officers or coastguards among their ancestors and relatives may want to take a look at the latest records Findmypast has added to its collections. Coastguards 1801-1952If your ancestor worked as a British coastguard between … Continue reading
Save 25% on AncestryDNA kits for Father’s Day
In time for Father’s Day, AncestryDNA kits are on sale in Canada. Until Sunday, June 16, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, the standard AncestryDNA kit is $79, down from $129. The AncestryDNA + Traits kit is on sale for $89, … Continue reading
This week’s crème de la crème — June 1, 2024
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsExploring the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives with the surprisingly detailed story of Thomas Thomas (1766-1828), governor of HBC by Linda Yip on Past Presence. Some of me oul’ darlin’ databases are … Continue reading
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