Monthly Archives: November 2024

This week’s crème de la crème — November 2, 2024

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsFinancial Health of Canadian Genealogical Societies 2023 – update by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. David Rumsey Historical Map Collection – Maps and genealogy research and Inside Barlinnie, Scotland’s Biggest Prison … Continue reading →

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New book from Global Genealogy about three sisters who were British Home Children in Canada

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Gail Dever

Global Genealogy has published a new book, British Home Children to Canada — Three Sisters from Kensington and Chelsea Union, by Gloria Tubman who lives in Ottawa, Ontario. The author’s research into the story of her grandmother Annie Bond Hodgins’ life … Continue reading →

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Reminder: England and Wales 1939 Register free to search this weekend on Findmypast, starting now

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Gail Dever

From today until Monday, November 4, Findmypast has “opened the vault,” making it possible to search the 1939 Register of England and Wales for free. Each person’s record contains: Name Full date of birth Address Marital status Occupation This free offer … Continue reading →

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