Tag Archives: Ancestry.ca
Family Tree Maker 2012 is winning me over.
When I started using it, I hated Family Tree Maker 2012. I’m one who is very uncomfortable with change, especially if that change leaves me in an unfamiliar environment where I don’t know what to do or how to get around. I’m left feeling very frustrated and vulnerable – as was the case for the … Continue reading
A deal between Library and Archives Canada and Ancestry.ca makes private information vulnerable.
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 a deal for access to over 410 … Continue reading
FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions
FamilySearch.org Canada British Columbia, Crown Land Grant Records, 1851-1874 Czech Republic Czech Republic, Land Records, 1450-1889 Guam Guam, Judicial, Land, Obituaries, and Census Records, 1712-2000 Italy Italy, Catania, Diocesi di Acireale, Catholic Church Records, 1560-1941 Italy, Napoli, Testaccio, Parrocchia di San Giorgio Martire, Catholic Church Records, 1633-1930 Philippines Philippines, Civil Registration (National), 1945-1982 South … Continue reading
Researching Canadian Ancestors? Ancestry.ca offers free Canadian marriage record access Valentine’s weekend.
If you’re researching Canadian ancestors, this is your chance to take advantage of free access to Canadian marriage records on Ancestry.ca until February 18, 2013. This is not an opportunity to miss as there are over 20 million records from between 1621 and 1875 available. These records include church and government records, marriage indexes and … Continue reading
Investment and Cooperation Add to War of 1812 Images Available Free Online
This is what I like to see – the big players in the field working together to preserve valuable documents, photos, etc. from the War of 1812 for free access and future use by genealogists and researchers. On the Preserve the Pensions digitization website, Ancestry.com has pledged to match all contributions to this worthwhile project … Continue reading
