Monthly Archives: December 2016

Greetings for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Peter

Luke Chapter 2 “1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city … Continue reading →

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Using the Census to Find your Canadian and American Ancestors

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Peter

 The most recent published Canadian census is 1921.  The most recent US census in 1940.  Where can you find the census?  Go the wiki at FamilySearch, search for your country and then select Census – don’t rush to the link … Continue reading →

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Why search the new Birth Indexes at the General Register Office?

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Peter

“Masterclass: Tracking female relatives who married between 1837-1911” in the December issue of the Lost Cousins Newsletter – a short article that is well worth reading. Most us are familiar with sites such as FreeBMD or other onine indexes and are … Continue reading →

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British Parish Records: How to Access, Use, and Interpret Them

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Peter

My reading this week included an short but interesting article on English parish registers which led me to a useful resource on British records. I started in the FamilySearch blog with an article by Diane Sagers  “English Parish Records: How … Continue reading →

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