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Where can you find whole communities begging for mercy for convicted horse thieves, neighbours informing on one anotherโs treasonous activities during the Rebellion of 1837, people applying for civil service jobs, widows asking for militia pensions, and huge lists of aliens resident in Upper Canada? In the Upper Canada Sundries. Come learn about this recently…
Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) offers an exciting new opportunity to help Law Enforcement give names back to unidentified human remains and help solve criminal cases. Since the first high-profile case was solved in 2018, well over a thousand cases have been cracked using IGG. Canada has its own share of successful case solves and there…
In this 50 minute presentation we take a look at some of the very interesting gaffs and errors found in family trees such as “Resurrection”, “The well preserved”, and “Time travellers”. At the same time we will cover how to hopefully prevent those pesky mistakes in our own trees. **Please note this webinar will take…
Getting family membersย involved in genealogy can sometimes have its own challenges. Many children know little, if any, information about their families. This can include their place of origin, the extended family members, and the experiences they endured to bring them to the place they are now.ย ย There is a wealth of information not only in…
Between 1866 and 1871, Irish-American veterans invaded Canada,ย attempting to pressure Britain to withdraw from Ireland. Gain an understanding of the historical context, significant battles, and the lasting impact on Canadian military and national identity. Determine your ancestorโs role in these events and where to find the records. Audience Level:ย All Outlineย โข Origins of the Fenian…
In this one-hour presentation, participants will explore the powerful tools available through FamilySearch Labs, with a special focus on utilizing full-text search features to uncover hidden records. Attendees will learn how to access and navigate FamilySearch Labs, an experimental platform offering advanced tools to enhance genealogical research. The presentation will cover best practices for using…
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