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Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced they are releasing a new version of the 1871 Census of Canada database.

This census was one of the earliest censuses and documented the four provinces of Confederation at the time: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec… Continue reading

Baptism Record of Adelaide Bourgeois ___________________

Original French B 60 Adelaide Bourgeois Cardiné Beauchemin

C. Bapt. Roussiand???

Le trois Juin mil huit-cent-cinquante huit nous prétres sausigné avons baptisé Adelaide née aujois ???? du légitime mariage de Pierre Bourgeois

cultivateur de cette paroisse et de Olive Martel. Parrain Edouard Augé marraine… Continue reading

Melanson Village Community Hall

Mark is scared to death.

As we get closer to retirement, I’ve been focusing on possible places we could retire to. Unfortunately, unless something drastic changes, it isn’t likely we’ll be able to afford to stay in British Columbia, where the average home price in our… Continue reading

 

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I have a few favorite, go-to sites that I use much more than any others, and the Nova Scotia Archives site is one. Considering the substantial Acadian ancestry of my family, it’s no surprise that the majority of vital records for the majority of my ancestors are available on this… Continue reading

To apply for a Métis Status Card (aka Aboriginal Status card, Indian Status card), first you need to get the required information to prove your native ancestors. If you’re wondering about who qualifies for Métis Status, generally anyone with Native ancestors is biologically Métis. Which card you have depends on… Continue reading

I just learned that Ancestry.ca is offering the opportunity to win a Deluxe Genealogy Prize Pack valued at $1,500 starting today and ending April 5, 2013.

This prize pack includes:

According to the article, “Library and Archives Canada deal with Ancestry.ca leaves personal information vulnerable,” misguided changes as a result of privatization over the past two decades have made it possible for private organizations and companies to access personal information previously protected under the privacy act.

Ancestry.ca signed… Continue reading

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