Learn about research strategies in the Drouin collection from Susan Davis at the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa’s monthly meeting on Saturday, October 14, at 9:00 a.m.
While the Drouin Collection offers an invaluable source of vital records for those searching for ancestors in Quebec and some surrounding areas, it can be quite challenging to decipher what was recorded. From understanding the French terms to collecting signatures, researchers can improve the results of their efforts by using these and other simple research strategies.
Ms. Davis will deliver a second, longer presentation at 10:00 a.m. about Untangling a Parish to Find Family.
In the spring of 1852, the parish of Saint-Sylvestre, Quebec was home to 3,733 people, including 1,059 Irish-born and 44 British-born immigrants. For the most part, these immigrants and their Canadian-born descendants got along well with each other and their 1,048 French-speaking neighbours. After 30 years of settlement the parish, located 70 kilometres south of Quebec City, included two villages, a secret society, a peace-making priest, and members of the Dougherty, Gormley, Doran and Shorten families.
The meeting is open to members and the public in the Chamber at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa. Admission and parking are free. Info available on the society website.
