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This week’s crème de la crème — August 13, 2016

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Enjoying the Story of Westmount by Tracey Arial on Genealogy Ensemble. Atlantic Canada’s Irish Immigrants: a fish and timber story by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Ghost towns, roads … Continue reading

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Westmount, Quebec council minutes – 1874 to 2016

If your ancestors lived in Westmount on the island of Montreal, the council minutes may help you learn about what was preoccupying the town leaders and affecting residents — and if you’re lucky, your ancestor’s name may be mentioned. The … Continue reading

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Did your ancestor attend Queen’s School in Westmount?

If your ancestor attended Queen’s School in Westmount, Quebec, he may appear in one of three large class photos I inherited from the widow of my second cousin, William “Bill” Rhind. Fortunately, one of his parents wrote his name and … Continue reading

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