We will review the different databases, repositories, and record collections for Prince Edward Island, Canada ancestors. This session will focus on Irish immigrants and the records they left behind.
Melanie McComb is a Senior Genealogist at American Ancestors. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She is an international lecturer who teaches on various topics including colonial through twentie
Both Melanie and Marian were absolutely fantastic. I hope to hear more from both of them in future webinars!
Discovered a lot of new venues to research and my family’s name was on some of the documents shown!!!
Very clear an deasy to follow.
Good ideas for avenues of research in general.
Good information.
good, organized but very fast delivery of a lot of info.
Great info!
Great webinar. Perhaps a little Irish/Catholic focused but most of the records work the same. Thanks!
I don’t have anyone from PEI, but I really appreciated the speakers organization and presentation skills. She laid out resources in a clear and logical fashion and her examples and anecdotes were relevant to the topic of the moment. Very impressive.
It was good, I learned about records etc Prince Edward Island.
My first webinar with Legacy Family Tree was chock-full of information. Many thanks
My maternal Grandmother, and family, are from PEI, so this was WONDERFUL! Melanie REALLY knows the topic, and has such a natural delivery style. I’m going to listen to this one again.
So well organized. I’ve done many webinars and this was one of the best. I’ve been researching in PEI for years (my dad was from Lot 65 – hi ‘cousin’ Melanie! Thanks to Legacy for offering this for free.
Thanks, got lots of new sources.
Very enjoyable speaker. Wish I had ancestors in PEI!
Very good
very good webinar on Prince Edward Island. I am hoping for more Maritime provinces yet to come.
Very helpful! My ancestors were only on PEI for 2 years in the 1770s, but I learned that I might be able to find some records for them. Yeah!
Very organized presenter. Lots of information and potential research sources. Thank you to all.
Did you know FamilySearch has a wealth of Quebec records that are not widely-known? These records have no search index so you would not be able to access them using the Search Records functionality and entering an ancestor’s name. FamilySearch has images of non-indexed Quebec non-Catholic parish registers from 1763 to 1967; images of Quebec non-indexed Catholic and non-Catholic church records from 1642 to 1902; images of Quebec guardianships from 1639 to 1930; images of Quebec notarial records from 1800 to 1920; plus many more hidden Quebec records. This session will show you step-by-step how to access these Quebec records on FamilySearch.
Did you know FamilySearch has a wealth of Quebec records that are not widely-known? These records have no search index so you would not be able to access them using the Search Records functionality and entering an ancestor’s name. FamilySearch has images of non-indexed Quebec non-Catholic parish registers from 1763 to 1967; images of Quebec non-indexed Catholic and non-Catholic church records from 1642 to 1902; images of Quebec guardianships from 1639 to 1930; images of Quebec notarial records from 1800 to 1920; plus many more hidden Quebec records. This session will show you step-by-step how to access these Quebec records on FamilySearch.
Using the Hudson Bay Company Records for Genealogy Research
Information on fur trade and Indigenous ancestors can be found in the Hudson Bay Company archives. These records contain information on over 300 years of fur trade employees in Canada. Archivists have indexed, microfilmed, and digitized them. This presentation will cover what records are available, where they are found, how to use them, and what genealogy information may be found in them.
Information on fur trade and Indigenous ancestors can be found in the Hudson Bay Company archives. These records contain information on over 300 years of fur trade employees in Canada. Archivists have indexed, microfilmed, and digitized them. This presentation will cover what records are available, where they are found, how to use them, and what genealogy information may be found in them.
You loved her last webinar on this topic and requested six more! In this webinar, Janice will introduce you to her next favourite online sources for Ontario family history.
You loved her last webinar on this topic and requested six more! In this webinar, Janice will introduce you to her next favourite online sources for Ontario family history.
This session will show how MyHeritage can help you find your Canadian ancestors through filters while searching through the records. A list of which Canadian records are available will be provided.
This session will show how MyHeritage can help you find your Canadian ancestors through filters while searching through the records. A list of which Canadian records are available will be provided.
With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors in Quebec has never been easier. French Canadians are passionate about their ancestral lineage, consequently a large number of repositories exist, both public and private, to help trace your French Canadian ancestors. Although the well known Drouin Collection is a wonderful source of genealogical data, many more databases exist on French Canadian ancestry. This presentation will focus on lesser known databases and websites to help you find your elusive French Canadian ancestors or to add valuable information to your ancestors’ lives.
With the right tools, searching for your French Canadian ancestors in Quebec has never been easier. French Canadians are passionate about their ancestral lineage, consequently a large number of repositories exist, both public and private, to help trace your French Canadian ancestors. Although the well known Drouin Collection is a wonderful source of genealogical data, many more databases exist on French Canadian ancestry. This presentation will focus on lesser known databases and websites to help you find your elusive French Canadian ancestors or to add valuable information to your ancestors’ lives.
The landscape of Canada is extensive, and so are our genealogy resources! In this presentation we'll take a look at accessing some of the most common Canadian genealogy documents available online including census, immigration, military, and vital records. We'll also explore the abundant number of Canadian Jewish specific resources including archives and heritage organizations, newspapers, and digitized books.
The landscape of Canada is extensive, and so are our genealogy resources! In this presentation we'll take a look at accessing some of the most common Canadian genealogy documents available online including census, immigration, military, and vital records. We'll also explore the abundant number of Canadian Jewish specific resources including archives and heritage organizations, newspapers, and digitized books.
Did you know that the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives is the largest private archives in the world? Let me show you one very special resource this archive has made available online: the Biographical Information Sheet. These goldmines provide a window into the HBCA’s records pertaining to 1000s of historical employees.
Did you know that the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives is the largest private archives in the world? Let me show you one very special resource this archive has made available online: the Biographical Information Sheet. These goldmines provide a window into the HBCA’s records pertaining to 1000s of historical employees.
We often hear of the California Gold Rush but the Klondike Gold Rush pulled the US out of a deep depression yet you do not hear much about it. We will outline the importance of this very short Rush, plot the routes and identify locations where you can find the records of your ancestor in the Canadian Rockies.
We often hear of the California Gold Rush but the Klondike Gold Rush pulled the US out of a deep depression yet you do not hear much about it. We will outline the importance of this very short Rush, plot the routes and identify locations where you can find the records of your ancestor in the Canadian Rockies.
With the 1931 Canada census finally released to the public on June 1, 2023, a new window into the lives of ancestors who lived in Canada in the early 20th century is being thrown open! This census offers a snapshot of Canada at a fascinating and difficult historical period, a few years into the Great Depression. Join us for a deep dive into this long-awaited collection and discover what you can learn about your ancestors living in Canada during this time.
With the 1931 Canada census finally released to the public on June 1, 2023, a new window into the lives of ancestors who lived in Canada in the early 20th century is being thrown open! This census offers a snapshot of Canada at a fascinating and difficult historical period, a few years into the Great Depression. Join us for a deep dive into this long-awaited collection and discover what you can learn about your ancestors living in Canada during this time.
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Both Melanie and Marian were absolutely fantastic. I hope to hear more from both of them in future webinars!
Discovered a lot of new venues to research and my family’s name was on some of the documents shown!!!
Very clear an deasy to follow.
Good ideas for avenues of research in general.
Good information.
good, organized but very fast delivery of a lot of info.
Great info!
Great webinar. Perhaps a little Irish/Catholic focused but most of the records work the same. Thanks!
I don’t have anyone from PEI, but I really appreciated the speakers organization and presentation skills. She laid out resources in a clear and logical fashion and her examples and anecdotes were relevant to the topic of the moment. Very impressive.
It was good, I learned about records etc Prince Edward Island.
My first webinar with Legacy Family Tree was chock-full of information. Many thanks
My maternal Grandmother, and family, are from PEI, so this was WONDERFUL! Melanie REALLY knows the topic, and has such a natural delivery style. I’m going to listen to this one again.
So well organized. I’ve done many webinars and this was one of the best. I’ve been researching in PEI for years (my dad was from Lot 65 – hi ‘cousin’ Melanie! Thanks to Legacy for offering this for free.
Thanks, got lots of new sources.
Very enjoyable speaker. Wish I had ancestors in PEI!
Very good
very good webinar on Prince Edward Island. I am hoping for more Maritime provinces yet to come.
Very helpful! My ancestors were only on PEI for 2 years in the 1770s, but I learned that I might be able to find some records for them. Yeah!
Very organized presenter. Lots of information and potential research sources. Thank you to all.
Wonderful information! Thanks!