Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Saskatchewan Archives’ booklet



The Saskatchewan Archives’ booklet Build Better Projects highlights the many ways that the archives is available to assist with initiatives and projects.

The description on their website says “Whether you plan to enhance your web presence, create a celebratory program or display, or have special projects that would benefit from the use of archival materials, consider using our many resources and consulting with our archivists. As custodian of the history of this province, the Archives holds an amazing collection of documentary materials in many formats for your use”.

The website where you can download a PDF copy of the booklet, is at http://www.saskarchives.com/sites/default/files/pdf/sask_archives_booklet_apr_7-15_fnl_file_for_web.pdf

Happy Researching!
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Quebec Marriage Contract Index, 1761-1941

This is an Index des contrats de mariage, Québec, Canada, 1761 à 1946 at Ancestry.com, taken from the original notary data at the Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BAnQ).

It is especially useful with the earlier marriages because they can be included in the notary records rather than at the church records, so they deserve a look.

The website is http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70768

 Happy Researching!

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Monday, September 14, 2015

Canadian Week in Review (CWR) 14 September 2015








I have come across the following Canadian genealogy, history and heritage websites, social media, and newspaper articles this past week that were of interest to me, and I thought you might be interested in them, too.

This Week in Canadian History

In 1814, the "St. Lawrence," the largest warship built on either side during the War of 1812, was launched at Kingston, Ont. The three-decker carried 112 guns and 1,000 men. 

To read more about Kingston, Ontario in the War of 1812, go to http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/online/1812/kingston-supplies.aspx








In 1895, the Sault Ste. Marie canal was opened.









In 1898, the main portion of New Westminster, British Columbia was destroyed by fire.





Social Media 

(Photos) Kings County heritage houses at risk


(Video) Demolition of former United Church in Sackville begins


Newspaper Articles

Newfoundland

Down Memory Lane


A week or so ago I decided to spend an afternoon visiting Burin and to stroll around the town’s Heritage Square.

To say that I’m impressed with what Burin is doing as far as heritage and history is concerned would be an understatement.

Ontario

LEE DICKSON GENEALOGY: Following the trail of land claims through the 1st Heir and Devisee Commission Papers


As mentioned in the August column, father and son team of Thomas and John Mathews were granted family lands: farm lots in York Township and town lots in the Town of York.

GENEALOGY WITH JANICE: Records of pets in our family history are few and far between

Pets have always been important members of my family. One of my favourite photos is of me in a high chair with our cat Tom sitting on the food tray. Many of my best childhood memories involve our cats, dogs, birds and hamsters. 

Artist Steve McDonald finds new fans with adult colouring book


When Canadian artist Steve McDonald decided to move his family to the island paradise of Bali, Indonesia, two years ago, he never fully considered the implications of leaving a traditional art gallery and a dedicated client list behind. Even more surprising, he had no idea it would lead him to start creating art for other people to colour-in. 

Saskatchewan

Cypress Hills Massacre little-known dark point in Canadian history 


One of Canada’s worst mass murders occurred in what is now a remote area of southwestern Saskatchewan, but experts say it barely registers as a footnote in Canadian history today. The silence at Fort Walsh Historical Site, 60 kilometres from the U.S. border in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, can be deafening at times.

Alberta

History: The Medicine Hat Legend 


Discovery of the oldest known record of the Medicine Hat legend has, in this writer’s opinion, settled for all time three controversial questions which have harassed the city for the last few years. They are: How did Medicine Hat come by its unique name; which story is the authentic account of the legend; and which Indian head-dress is the original medicine hat?


The Stories This Week

9/11

No one should forget what happened on the 11 September 2001 to the United States. It has been 14-years, but it seems like happened yesterday. 

Canada as a country, immediately opened it's airports to take in flights that had to be diverted, as was the case of the Stanfield International Airport in Halifax. It was the first give landing rights to 40 aircraft carrying 8,000 passengers that were diverted to Halifax that day. And it was first major airport to have all diverted flights back in the air. 


New France Archives

This week the Library and Archives Canada unveiled it's New France Archives at http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/exploration-settlement/new-france-archives/Pages/thematic-list-fonds.aspx

The records themselves are in French, although the description of the records are in English, and as far as I know, none of the records have been translated.

If you go to the Thematic list of fonds, you will see the Notarial Archives, and it is there that you will find the marriage records. 

So do take a look, and if you have any questions about them, I can help you.

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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News (CGN) 12 September 2015


Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning - 

Oldest society in Manitoba accepts women

St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg. Manitoba has accepted women as members.

A private society, almost as old as Manitoba itself, has opened its doors to its first-ever female members, as they approved four applications from women. Up until now, the 145-year old society, had men of Scottish descent as members.

The purposes of the society is to promote and preserve the Scottish culture and tradition for the people of Manitoba and the promotion of public understanding of the Scots' role in the origins and development of the province.

The society was responsible for the installation of The Scots Monument on Waterfront Drive in Fort Douglas Park, and the Settlers' Statue on Waterfront Drive at the foot of Bannatyne Avenue.

Their website is at phttp://www.standrews-wpg.ca/

Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/TheStAndrewsSocietyOfWinnipeg

Point Prim Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island
 
Many of you may be aware that the Point Prim Lighthouse will become the sole property and responsibility of the Point Prim Lighthouse Society in November. All costs associated with the Light will now be born solely by the Society.
 
The Society was wondering if anyone had historical pictures of the Lighthouse inside or out, that they would gift the reproduction rights to the Society. The idea is that the Society would sell Pictures, Postcards, Posters and Bookmarks of the lighthouse as part of our ongoing fundraising efforts.
 
The Point Prim Lighthouse was built in 1845, and it is the first and oldest lighthouse on Prince Edward Island. It is also one of only a few round brick lighthouses in Canada
 
Please email pictures, or for more information to Vic Douse at douse@sympatico.ca For more Information, go to http://pointprimlighthouse.com/

Happy Researching!
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Friday, September 11, 2015

Grimsby Historical Societyand Archives


I have written about the Grimsby Historical Society and Archives before, but it also has an interesting social schedule.

For example, some of their meetings for 2015/2016 are -

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. - St. Andrew's Anglican Church Parish Hall, 7 St. Andrews Avenue, Grimsby there will be a Pie Social and Entertainment.

A talk called The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada: An Historical Footprint in Niagara will be given by Trevor Campbell, Sergeant Retired CDI.

On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. At the Carnegie building corner of Adelaide and Ontario Streets, Grimsby, the topic will be Back to Basics - Heritage Farming in 2015 by Andy Sproston, Farmer, Our Gate to Your Plate and on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., there will be a talk on Grimsby Home Building Co-operative 1953-1956 given by Bernadette Walsh & Janet Muise, Co-op at 60 Working Group.

All are welcome and there’s no cost for non-members.

For more information email info@grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com or cookingpete@yahoo.ca.

And they also have over 100 files on area families, some containing considerable genealogical information, and they are listed on http://www.grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com/families.php

The website is http://www.grimsbyhistoricalsociety.com/

Happy Researching!

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants


I have to say “Thank You” to Margaret Dougherty, the Deputy Governor of the
Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants, for sending me notices of two meetings of their society to take place this fall in Canada. It should be noted that non-members can attend these meetings. 

This weekend, September 12th and 13th, the Nova Scotia Colony of Mayflower Descendants holds its annual meeting in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, beginning with a Friday night supper, followed by a day long meeting on Saturday. 

For details, you can go to http://csmd.org/?page_id=814

Then, on Saturday, October 17, they will hold their annual compact meeting and luncheon. Their guest speaker at this luncheon is Sue de Groot, who will be making her popular Dead and Buried presentation. 

This will be their 35th Annual Compact Meeting and Luncheon. 

Payments and attendance confirmation are due by October 4th

For details, you can go to http://csmd.org/?page_id=1218 

If you have any questions, you can contact Margaret Dougherty at deputygovernor@csmd.org 


Happy Researching!

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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Canadian Genealogy News 08 September 2015



Here are some news items which have come across my desk this morning - 

Family history from Scratch 

Basics and best practices for beginners and beyond!

Presented by both Hamilton and Niagara Peninsula Branches of the Ontario Genealogical Society, and it helps you find out where to begin.

Network with beginner, intermediate, advanced, and professional genealogists through a day of back-to-basics style of learning!

The highlights will be - 

An Overview of Family Search by Terri Wood

Essentials of Ancestry.ca by Lesley Anderson

Research from a Distance by Danielle Manning - Archives of Ontario

Inspirational/Research in the UK by Kirsty Gray, Family-Wise Ltd.

It will be held on Saturday from 8:45 till 4:00 pm, at the St. Andrew's Church, Grimsby, Ontario. 

The cost is $20.00.


Branch meetings 

There has been a change of date for the September meeting – it will be held tonight with the Durham Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society at the Oshawa Public Library Auditorium, Bagot St., Oshawa at 7:30 pm. 

The topic will be Solve Genealogical Problems by Creating a Timeline (recorded webinar) 

Timelines are very useful ways of visualizing data. Timelines give you an order of and context for events, or to show what kinds of events were happening around your ancestors. Using Excel spreadsheets, this webinar will show how to solve different types of genealogical problems by using timelines.

The webpage is at http://www.durham.ogs.on.ca/

And 

On September 19th, Quinte Genealogical Society will be holding Great Moments in Genealogy. Members will be encouraged to share their research successes, brick wall breakthroughs, serendipity moments or any other significant event in the pursuit of our past.

Join them for the afternoon is Jim Harrison, Mayor of Quinte West. In addition to bringing words of greeting from the city, Mayor Harrison will be making a presentation to Quinte Branch to mark and recognize their 35th Anniversary. 

The meeting is held at Quinte West City Hall Library, 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton, Ontario at 1:00 pm. 

Their website is at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canqbogs/index.htm (They hold records for Prince Edward, Hastings & part of Northumberland Counties).

They also have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/QuinteBranch.OGS

Happy Researching!

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