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Archive for the ‘FYI’ Category
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
“Dear fellow researchers for German ancestors,
Many of our German ancestors lived in areas of modern Poland which were once considered German, known as Prussia, Pommern and Posen. Others migrated through Poland and into Russian territory in search of land to farm.
Members of the Society for German Genealogy in Eastern Europe (www.sggee.org) concentrate their search in the areas of Poland and Volhynia (Ukraine) and help others whose ancestors might have migrated through these regions.
The SGGEE is holding its annual Convention in Seattle, Washington from August 9-11.”
To contact the SGGEE and for more information about this convention, please follow the link to the convention poster: https://www.sggee.org/convention/2013_poster.pdf
Tags: august 9-11 2013, FYI, german genealogy in eastern europe annual convention, seattle, washington
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Welland Canal Workers’ Historical Exhibit – UPCOMING
“During the building of the Welland Canal from 1914-1932, 124 men tragically lost their lives while working in difficult and dangerous conditions. When the canal opened in 1932, the Federal Minister of Canals and Railways of the time committed to building a memorial to remember the sacrifice of those men. Unfortunately to this day, that memorial still does not exist.
Malcolm Allen – Member of Parliament for Welland is putting a call out to the community for photographs, letters, artifacts or historical pieces relating to the Canal workers. Items loaned to our office by community members/organizations will be displayed in our constituency office at 60 King St for the month of June in order to promote the need for a permanent memorial.
Your assistance or participation in the upcoming “Welland Canal Workers’ Historical Exhibit” is greatly appreciated.
For more information please contact Lisa Bastien, Constituency Assistant for Malcolm Allen at 905-788-2204. “
Tags: lobby for permanent canal workers' memorial, malcolm allen, mp for welland, welland canal workers' historical exhibit
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
The National Archives of Ireland has made available a new, searchable database for the Calendars of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922:
“Before a will can take effect, a grant of probate must be made by a court. If someone dies without having made a will, the court can grant letters of administration for the disposal of the estate. Since 1858, grants of probate and administration have been made in the Principal and District Registries of the Probate Court (before 1877) or the High Court (after 1877). They are indexed in the Calendars of Wills and Administrations, which up to now, have only been available in our Reading Room.”
Having taken the database for a test drive, it can safely be declared as pretty amazing. Digitized images of the original Calendars can also be viewed. Make sure you view these as they contain more information than is included on the search results page.
Here is a direct link to the Calendars of Wills and Administrations search page: http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie/search/cwa/home.jsp
If you searching for a Will and/or Administration prior to 1917, then the Calendar will cover the whole of Ireland. However, from 1918 and beyond, Calendars for the six Counties of Northern Ireland are held by the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland, aka, PRONI. Here is a link for the searchable Wills Calendar for Armagh, Belfast and Londonderry: http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/will_calendars.htm.
Happy Hunting!
Tags: 1858-1922, armagh, belfast and londonderry, calendar of wills, calendars of wills and adminstrations, national archives of ireland, new searchable database, proni, six counties of northern ireland
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
“Family History Library Resources and Research in the Former Russian Empire”
The Seminar promises to be a great experience, both from what you will learn from Kahlile Mehr and from the networking with other attendees. There will be opportunities to use the Family History Library, as well as to locate your ancestral village. You will have free time during the lunch hour and before dinner for these activities. At an extra cost, you can attend the dinner buffet by Ludwick Catering (one of the best in the city), with Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Meatballs, Chicken (lightly baked), Scalloped Potatoes, and much more. The dinner will be followed by Kahlile’s last presentation.
This full-day seminar will feature presentations by internationally renowned authority, Kahlile Mehr from Salt Lake City. The presentations will focus on two distinct subjects namely, “Family History Library Resources” and “Research in the Former Russian Empire.” The first subject includes information for the former Russian Empire but is also relevant for other areas of eastern Europe such as Poland and Ukraine (including Galicia & Bukovina). The former Russian Empire was comprised of modern-day Russia, the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, & Estonia), Belarus, Poland (northeastern), Ukraine (central & eastern including Black Sea), & other former Soviet republics.
Date: June 1, 2013 (full day and evening)
Place: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), 45 Dalhousie Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Topics:
Ø Getting the Most out of FamilySearch
Ø Online Databases of the Polish State Archive
Ø Finding Places in the Former Russian Empire
Ø The Baltic Edge of the Former Russian Empire
Ø How Records are Acquired by FamilySearch from the Former Soviet Sphere
The EEGS website now accepts on-line payments for the seminar, memberships and purchasing back-issue of The East European Genealogist.
Registrations are pouring in! DON’T MISS THIS SEMINAR. Family historians are coming from Connecticut, Wisconsin, Minnesota, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Cost: EEGS Members $60.00; Non-members $65.00 (includes lunch); Dinner $28.00 each
Registration forms OR Register and pay-online at www.eegsociety.org
For additional info: info@eegsociety.org
(Venue provided by the LDS, Dalhousie Ward, Winnipeg, MB)
Contact Info: http://www.eegsociety.org/Home.aspx
Tags: east european genealogical society, FYI, seminar 2013
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Monday, May 6th, 2013
If its spring it must be time for another season of Doors Open Ontario. This weekend we are off to Norfolk and Richmond Hill.
Norfolk:
Along with architectural treasures such as the Lynnwood Campbell/Reid house and La Salette Historic Church, Norfolk is also showcasing its rich heritage in the Arts. Simcoe Little Theatre and Lighthouse Festival Theatre are just two of several venues that will be opening their doors to the viewing public. Click here for more details and a full list of Norfolk Doors Open venues.
Richmond Hill:
Burr House and Guild Hall, Cober-Johnson General Store and Thomas Boynton House are among the approximately 20 heritage and cultural sites participating in Richmond Hill’s Doors Open event. A full list of all the Richmond Hill sites can be found here.
Happy Touring!
Tags: doors open, FYI, heritage events, may 11 2013, norfolk, richmond hill
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Saturday, May 4th, 2013
The OGS Board is calling for a few enthusiastic members to form a Communications Task Force to help the Society improve communications – between and among Society members, Branches and Special Interest Groups, the Board of Directors, the Provincial Office staff and others outside the Society.
We are seeking 5-6 volunteers for this small, short-term committee, tasked with specific outcomes. We are looking for individuals with communications expertise and experience; you do not need to be a Board or Branch Executive volunteer to take part. If you have been told you are a great communicator we need your help to steer the organization to a clear and well-defined process that will allow the Society to improve its relations at all levels.
For more information, please visit the Members Only section on the OGS website, and look for the Communications Task Force Mandate. If you are interested, please contact OGS President, Shirley Sturdevant at president@ogs.on.ca by May 21, 2013, and share with her your interest and the skills and experience you can bring to this task force.
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
Those of us immersed in the all consuming hunt for our Irish ancestors likely already know about this, but for those who may not, there is a huge movement going on right now to reconnect Ireland’s diaspora with their ancestral roots. Ireland Reaching Out has been set up as the go to resource for those researching their Irish ancestors. Along with an army of volunteer parish liaisons spread throughout the country as the main point of contact for researchers, Ireland Reaching Out has announced their first ever online Expert Ireland family history Q&A session.
While Ireland Reaching Out is hosting the event, those wishing to participate and post queries should go the Ireland Family History facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/IrelandFamilyHistory. Details about the event may be found here as well.
Please note: According to the instructions posted on Ireland Family History, the start time for the Q&A session is precisely at, or after, 13:30 (1:30) pm GMT and runs until 18:30 GMT.
If you do post a query, please consider sharing the response and/or your experience with us.
Tags: ancestral roots, expert ireland family history q&a session, FYI, ireland family history, ireland reaching out, Irish Ancestors, irish diaspora
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
“Heritage Toronto is excited to announce the launch of its 2013 Tours program!
We will be kicking off a fantastic tour season on Sunday April 28th – and there is something for everyone!
Many Torontonians know how great our walking tours are – we’ve been putting them on for 19 years. Heritage Toronto Tours in 2013 will be a bit different. It’s not just walking tours that we’ll be offering – we’re excited to be expanding our usual walking tour program to include bus, bike, family and boutique tours too!
This year’s Tours program will run from the end of April until October and have 58 in total, including 26 new tours.
You will be able to reserve a spot for our new paid and pre-registered tours via our website www.heritagetoronto.org.
Join us on a tour – we’d love to show you some hidden gems, tell you about some fascinating stories and share with you Toronto’s amazing heritage!”
Contact Info: http://heritagetoronto.org/sample-page/contact-us/
Click here for a brochure of the 2013 Tours Program
Tags: 2013 tours program, FYI, heritage toronto
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Elizabeth Lapointe, long time member of the Society and editor of the OGS newsletter, has had her blog, Genealogy Canada, named to Family Tree Magazine’s Top 40 Genealogy Blogs for 2013.
Congratulations Elizabeth!
Click here to see the full list of the top 40 blogs. You will find Elizabeth’s blog under the category Heritage Help.
Tags: editor, elizabeth lapointe, family tree magazine's top 40 blogs for 2013, genealogy canada, ogs newsletter
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