The records associated with the administration of justice in early Upper Canada are an often overlooked and misunderstood genealogical resource. This lecture will discuss the various types of court records available, the differences between them, how to access them, and … Continued
This topic focuses on how to use the Upper Canada Land Petitions to a genealogist’s advantage.1. Explain the Land Petitions history.2. How to use the Land Petitions on the LAC website and find the documents faster the next time.3. What … Continued
When Upper Canadian militia men died in the War of 1812 what happened to their wives and children? And how can they be traced without civil registration, census, probate or cemetery records? This talk will use a case study to … Continued
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