Ontario War Memorials, by Tim Laye https://ontariowarmemorials.blogspot.com/Canadian Military Memorials Database (now Military memorials in Canada) https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/national-inventory-canadian-memorialsCanadian Virtual War Memorial https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorialCommonwealth War Graves Commissionhttp ..read more

 A FamilySearch collection, “Wills and deed records from the United States, 1630-1975,” was recently the subject of an experimental research project. One hundred and ten million records processed by handwriting recognition technology were opened up for searching.  Several people tried it before the experiment was closed and posted about their experience and enthusiasm on Reddit,”. A YouTube post ..read more

Here it is, https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/Pages/Home.aspx, in advance of the date LAC thought it would become available. The images make for eye appeal.You can use the search box at the top or click on Collection if you’re searching for information. Shouldn’t that be Collections?On that page under Most requested, find Census search, First World War Personnel Records, Ask us a question ..read more

On this date in 1922 four children died in a misadventure boating accident near the quarantine station at Grosse Isle. The Canadian Press originally reported they were between eight and twelve years old from a Polich family, with the incident described as:"... the boys managed to scale the high fence surrounding the quarantine station and made their way down to the beach, where a rowboat was tied ..read more

Today, 23 March is World Meteorological Day as proclaimed by the World Meteorological Organization. While meteorology, the science of weather and the atmosphere, may not feature in your family history it could. There are 3,165 entries in Ancestry’s Canada Voters Lists, 1935-1980 collection with occupation meteo*.More likely of interest is the weather on a special day, birthday, graduation ..read more

Here’s the table of contents for the forthcoming issue.Crowdsourcing Revisited!Diane L. Richard continues her look at this growing phenomenaCourting in Days Gone BySue Lisk looks at the courtship traditions of our ancestorsJehus and TeamstersDavid A. Norris looks at the drivers of stagecoaches, wagons, and horse carsE-Book Review: Sources for Irish Family History 2021 editionJoe Grandinetti ..read more

The FreeBMD Database was updated on Wednesday 12 January 2022 to contain 283,535,186 unique entries, increased from 283,149,543 at the previous update.Years with changes of more than 10,000 records since the last update are: for births 1987, 1990-92; for marriages 1987, 1989-91; for deaths 1988-92.If you’re new to family history or would like a refresher from the General Register Office with an ..read more

Here are the contents of the next issue, to be available on 10 December.COVER: Who's Your Daddy: A Durham DNA Puzzle!Michelle Dennis offers advice as well as rich resources on searching for ancestors in Durham, England.Freedman's Savings BankDiane L. Richard examines these short-lived, but invaluable records for family historians.The Winter of Their Discomfort: Coping With the ColdSue Lisk looks ..read more

On Wednesday The Canadian Historical Association penned a statement signed by Steven High, President, and Penny Bryden, Past President, on Reduction in service at Library and Archives Canada. They "strongly urge the leadership of Library and Archives Canada to reconsider its decision to further limit the hours of access and, instead, work to improve accessibility for all Canadians. The announced ..read more

Kim Barnsdale, OGS’s amazing Webinar Coordinator, drew this presentation opportunity, or rather opportunities, to my attention.Ontario Ancestors is currently accepting proposals for our monthly 2022 Webinar Series. Our live webinars take place the first Thursday of the month at 7pm ET using the Zoom platform.In addition, Ontario Ancestors is also looking for guest speakers who are interested in ..read more