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Looking for ancestors from Asbestos, Quebec?

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Gail Dever

If your ancestors lived in Asbestos, Quebec, you soon won’t be able to look for their home town on Google Maps. Yesterday, the residents voted the name of the town in the the province’s Eastern Townships will be Val-des-Sources. Founded … Continue reading →

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Asbestos, Quebec rethinks renaming process after residents complain

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Gail Dever

There’s been a hiccup in the vote for renaming Asbestos, Quebec. It appears the citizens are not thrilled with their choices. The mayor announced several days ago that residents would be able to vote to rename the town to: Jeffrey, … Continue reading →

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Quebec mining town’s decision to change its name may frustrate future genealogists

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Gail Dever

Many years from now genealogists may struggle to research their ancestors who lived in Asbestos, Quebec. That’s because the town plans to change its name from one that’s associated with cancer in English. (In French, the mineral is called amiante.) … Continue reading →

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New list contains names of more than 1,500 Quebec towns that have vanished or changed names

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Gail Dever

Jacques Gagné has just produced his latest research project that is likely to help many genealogists track down their ancestors in long-forgotten towns in Quebec, and he has posted it on the Genealogy Ensemble blog. From A to Z, Mr. … Continue reading →

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