Saturday, May 23, 2009

In the blogosphere...

Instead of repeating what's so eloquently posted elsewhere, here's a rundown of Canadian-related articles available from other genealogy blogs:

From the Olive Tree Genealogy Blog:

  • Nova Scotia Black Loyalists Searchable Database online

    From Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter:
  • CARTaGENE Seeks 20,000 People in Quebec
  • Video Interview: Sylvie Tremblay of Library and Archives Canada
  • FamilySearch Indexing Update - 5 May 2009 The 1916 Census of Saskatchewan, Alberta & Manitoba is now available at LDS FHC's!
  • ANCESTRY.CA Releases Border Crossings From U.S. to Canada From 1908-1935
  • World Vital Records Adds Paper of Record Paper of Record included several Canadian newspapers from the 1800s!

    From Anglo-Celtic Connections:
  • LAC Service Improvement

    If you've come across a blog post that would be of interest to genealogists tracing Canadian roots, please let us know!

  • Special Offer from Irish Roots Magazine

    CanadaGenWeb strives to focus on Canadian research, but this was an offer that couldn't be ignored. How many Canadians are wrestling with mysterious Irish ancestors?

    Irish Roots magazine is the only magazine totally dedicated to Irish ancestral research. Our magazine aims to empower its readers with the skills and tools necessary to undertake Irish genealogical research. Irish ancestry can often be quite frustrating and we are here to help our readers overcome the many obstacles they encounter while also making it a fun journey along the way.

    Irish Roots magazine deals with all of Ireland and has many articles written by Ireland's leading genealogists, indepth articles, database reviews, readers own experiences, letters page, tips, tools, the latest in Irish genealogical news, updates etc.

    As a special promotion Irish Roots magazine are giving away a FREE set of 2008 back copies to new subscribers who subscribe during the month of May only.

    For more information visit our website at www.irishrootsmagazine.com

    Courtesy of Julie Phibbs

    Canadian Civil Service List 1872-1918

    FamilyRelatives.com is now offering the Canadian Civil Service List 1872-1918. This is a listing of Canadian Civil Servants that gives their name, birth date, age, job title, salary and years of employment.

    It's free to search the index but only subscribers can view the actual images.

    Saturday, May 16, 2009

    CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project Updated

    CanadaGenWeb's Cemetery Project
    http://cemetery.canadagenweb.org

    Photos are now online for:

    ONTARIO
    Elgin County:
    - Edison Pioneer Cemetery
    - Estherville Cemetery
    - Kilmartin Cemetery
    - Mellor / White Station
    - Seville / Quaker Cemetery
    Leeds County:
    - St Patrick Roman Catholic Cemetery
    Middlesex County:
    - Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Section TB)
    - Parkhill Union Cemetery
    - Willey Cemetery
    Norfolk County:
    - Williams Settlement Cemetery
    Peel County:
    - Churchville Cemetery
    Welland County:
    - Weaver Cemetery
    Wentworth County:
    - Millgrove Municipal / Grove Free Burying Ground
    - Mount Albion Cemetery
    - St George's Anglican Church Cemetery
    - Van Dusen Cemetery
    York County:
    - Islington Burying Grounds / Islington Pioneer

    Friday, May 01, 2009

    Canadian Genealogy Events in May

    Visit the CanadaGenWeb Calendar for more information about these events!
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    CanadaGenWeb Calendar

    ALBERTA
  • May 2, 2009: Edmonton, Edmonton Branch, AGS, Workshop, 10am-3pm

    BRITISH COLUMBIA
  • May 2, 2009: Campbell River, Campbell River Genealogy Society, Spring Seminar
  • May 7, 2009: Campbell River, Campbell River Genealogy Society, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 19, 2009: Abbotsford, Abbotsford Genealogical Society, Meeting, 6:30pm
  • May 23, 2009: Chilliwack, Chilliwack Branch, UELAC, Meeting,

    MANITOBA
  • May 6, 2009: Brandon, Southwest Branch, MGS, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 25, 2009: Winnipeg, Southeast & Winnipeg Branch, MGS, Workshop

    ONTARIO
  • May 2, 2009: Kingsville, Bicentennial Branch, UELAC, Annual General Meeting
  • May 5, 2009: Brantford, British Isles Study Group, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 5, 2009: London, London & Middlesex County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 5, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Introduction to Scottish Family History Research, 7-9pm
  • May 6, 2009: Toronto, Governor Simcoe Branch, UELAC, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 6, 2009: Goderich, Huron County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 6, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Building an Online Family Tree Using Ancestry, 6:15pm-8:15pm
  • May 6, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, UELAC, Potluck, 7pm
  • May 8, 2009: Chatham, Kent County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 9, 2009: Ottawa, British Isles Family History Society of Ottawa, Meeting, 10am
  • May 11, 2009: Windsor, Essex County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 12, 2009: London, London & Western Ontario Branch, UELAC, 7pm
  • May 12, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Introduction to Scottish Family History Research, 7-9pm
  • May 13, 2009: London, PAF Users Group, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 13, 2009: Toronto, Toronto Branch, OGS, Building an Online Family Tree Using Ancestry, 6:15pm-8:15pm
  • May 13, 2009: Richmond Hill, York Region Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:15pm
  • May 14, 2009: Woodstock, Oxford County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:15pm
  • May 16, 2009: Trenton, Quinte Branch, OGS, Meeting, 1pm
  • May 19, 2009: Ottawa, Ottawa Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 21, 2009: Brantford, Family History Group, Meeting, 10am
  • May 21, 2009: Ottawa, Genealogy Computer Special Interest Group, Meeting
  • May 23, 2009: Kingston, Kingston Branch, OGS, Meeting, 10am
  • May 24, 2009: Brampton, Halton-Peel Branch, OGS, Meeting, 2pm
  • May 25, 2009: North York, Toronto Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 26, 2009: Owen Sound, Bruce & Grey Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 26, 2009: Ottawa, Irish Research Group, Meeting, 7pm
  • May 26, 2009: Guelph, Wellington County Branch, OGS, Meeting, 7:30pm
  • May 29-31, 2009: Oakville, OGS 2009 Conference
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