The Vernon & District Family History Society in British Columbia will host five virtual presentations over three days, from February 25 to 27.
Destination Canada by Dave Obee
More than seven million people arrived in Canada from Europe, the United States and Asia between 1815 and 1930. This session deals with the wide variety of sources that deal with immigration to Canada, including ship passenger lists (available from 1865 through 1935), border crossing records, and naturalization and citizenship documents. Many of these sources have been indexed and placed online, making it possible to access them quickly and easily. It pays to know, however, the scope and limitations of those Internet resources, and how to obtain information from other sources. Mr. Obee is the author of the book, Destination Canada.
Genealogical Proof for the Everyday Genealogist by Annette Burke Lyttle
How do we know if the facts we’ve uncovered about our ancestors are correct? How do we avoid attaching somebody else’s ancestors to our family tree? The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) is our guide to producing reliable research results. This introduction to the Genealogical Proof Standard will get your research moving in the right direction and help you avoid errors and frustration.
Border—What Border? Our Ancestors Who Called Both Canada and the USA Home by Annette Burke Lyttle
Movement from the United States to Canada was unrestricted and unrecorded until April 1908. The US began recording the entry of Canadians along its northern border in 1894. Before that, many thousands of people lived cross-border lives, without visas, work permits, passports, or immigration records. Learn how to find these elusive ancestors.
On-line resources for Scottish Research by Christine Woodcock
Have you exhausted the many online resources for finding your Scottish ancestors? Here are some websites to consider for filling in the details of your ancestor’s life.
Adding DNA to your genealogy and family history tools by Diane Rogers
Genetic tests can complement genealogy research by pointing to biological heritage, connecting you with far-flung cousins, or supporting poorly documented ancestral relationships. Hear about the newest initiatives and issues in genetic testing, learn what to consider before testing and who to test, and how to expand on DNA test results.
The fee for all five presentations is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
More details about the presenters, topics, schedule and payment procedure are available on the society’s home page. Registration closes February 24.
