The records of our province contain many gems for genealogists, many of which are well-known. But there are also sources which are more obscure. Some may have erroneous or misleading titles. Some may be located in unexpected places. Some may … Continued
The Registry of Deeds based in Dublin has survived intact since 1708 and it manages the legal registration of property.   What is less well known is that it is also a repository for genealogical treasures such as wills, property leases, … Continued
The talk follows a timeline of photographic history and how it can relate to your own research. We look at examples where looking at details can help put a photo into a time, place or context. Audience: all levels  https://vimeo.com/944275957/5f1210d0ab?share=copy … Continued
The journey started with at-DNA results of distant cousin matches and admixture estimates that evolved over time and began converging on a narrow yet unknown ancestral path, followed by more at-DNA testing and then the Big Y-DNA test, which uncovered … Continued
Speaker Colleen L’Abbé will help you find upcoming events, exclusive members’ only & public resources, the eStore, research materials, and more. The new Society Website was launched in the Fall of 2023 and offers a wealth of family history content. … Continued
Once you finish the big commercial websites for researching your family history, it’s time to dig into the Canadiana and Héritage websites. These free websites contain a wealth of information, books, newspapers, government records, and more for researching your Canadian … Continued
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