Nova Scotia

1871 Census of Canada – new version released by LAC

Published May 9, 2013 | By c blythe

photo credit: ciro@tokyo via photopin cc

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 →

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Indecipherable inscriptions on centuries old tombstones revealed using 3D technology.

Published April 24, 2013 | By c blythe

Erin and Stuart sit through an enthralling tale told by fellow ‘Melanson’ cousin, Alan Melanson.

This new technology is so very exciting to me. I’ve found that the information that proves to be most valuable from tombstones is that found on those from before 1850.

After 1850, most of the… Continue reading →

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Newfoundland and Labrador are the gems of Canada.

Published April 21, 2013 | By c blythe

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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Ingenius incest prevention app created by University of Iceland students.

Published April 17, 2013 | By c blythe

I previously wrote an article about my fascination with the ‘science of husbandry on a human scale‘.

My interest in this subject was piqued by my own Acadian ancestry and the Acadians’ practice of ‘managing’ biological relationships through the church in order to safeguard against close relatives marrying… Continue reading →

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Our Melanson Family: A haunting history?

Published April 13, 2013 | By c blythe

I posted in the past about the ancestry of my mother’s Fougère and Melanson families. The Fougères and Melansons were original Acadian settlers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, having traveled from France in the late 17th century.

My mother was the only daughter of three children born to… Continue reading →

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Historical Vital Statistics website of Nova Scotia Archives is now searchable in French and English.

Published March 23, 2013 | By

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 →

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You could win a $1500 genealogy prize pack in Ancestry.ca’s Family Tree Sweepstakes

Published March 7, 2013 | By

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: