Monthly Archives: June 2026

This week’s crème de la crème — June 13, 2026

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsExpectations and the Canadian Birth Certificate, 2026 by Dr. Gillian Leitch on Gilliandr’s Blog. What Will Change Once Ādisōke Opens? by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections. Full-Text Search + Research = A … Continue reading →

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New Scottish and English records on Findmypast

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Gail Dever

Findmypast has added new Scottish sets this week, more Scottish burials, and baptisms from Sussex, England. Scotland, Red Book of ScotlandThis new collection of Scottish Red book records comprises 99,822 records, spanning 1100 to 1600. These records chart the history … Continue reading →

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Free three-part webinar series on Upper Canada research

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Gail Dever

If your ancestors lived in Upper Canada (Ontario), you will want to watch Janice Nickerson’s three webinars on Friday, June 12, hosted by Legacy Family Tree Webinars . This free three-part series covers Crown Land Petitions, Heir & Devisee Commission … Continue reading →

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Yukon Archives launches new database

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Gail Dever

In conjunction with International Archives Week, Yukon Archives announced on Monday the launch of its new online database, which is designed to make it easier for the public to search, find and learn from historical records. For the first time, … Continue reading →

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25% off a Newspapers.com subscription for Father’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Gail Dever

Until June 22, a six-month Newspapers.com Publisher’s Extra subscription is $74.00 (US$54.90) plus tax, which is 25% off the regular price of $99. To see the subscription price in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, scroll down to the … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — June 6, 2026

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsFinding Private Amat: A Research Method for Recovering Overlooked Soldiers of the CEF by Daniyal Elahi and Harris Elahi on Active History. RLP 412: Acadian Genealogy and Ancestral Intuition with Judy … Continue reading →

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Free access to Swedish and Danish records on MyHeritage

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Gail Dever

Until Sunday, June 7, MyHeritage is offering free access to Swedish and Danish historical records in celebration of Swedish National Day and Danish Constitution Day. The free access includes household examination books, church records, censuses, passenger lists, newspapers, and vital … Continue reading →

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Free access to US immigration records on MyHeritage, from June 1 to 5

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Gail Dever

To celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, MyHeritage is offering free access to US immigration records from June 1 to 5. This free access includes more than 50 immigration collections … Continue reading →

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OGS virtual presentations this week — Indigenous settlement, British Home Children, Norwegian genealogy research, and Irish Registry of Deeds

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Gail Dever

The Ontario Genealogical Society and four of its branches kick off the month of June with five, free virtual presentations this week, including one that is hybrid. All are open to the public. The following take place in Eastern time. … Continue reading →

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