Category Archives: Wiki at FamilySearch.org

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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Accessing Online Records Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Peter

Looking around the newly updated version of the Research Wiki I noticed a link to Online Records in navigation on the left.  Here is what the FamilySearch Blog has to say about this feature: “Did you know the research wiki … Continue reading →

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FamilySearch Research Wiki Updated

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Peter

During the week before the Family History Conference on 19 March I was made aware of an update to the FamilySearch Research Wiki.  As I never teach without referring to this great resource I went to speak on the 19th … Continue reading →

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What is FamilySearch.org?

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Peter

This may seem a strange question to ask, but there is a lot on this website and I thought it was good to remind ourselves of some of the things that are there – so I am sharing this article … Continue reading →

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Getting Started – March version

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Peter

Sorry that the numbering did not transfer very well in the section on types of websites  . . . How do you get started? – 5 steps Identify known family information – write what you know – fill in as … Continue reading →

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Online Webinars from the Family History Library

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Peter

“Have you ever wanted to attend a class at the Family History Library but you don’t live in Salt Lake City?  The Family History Library has begun offering online webinars that can be viewed from the comfort of your home. … Continue reading →

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Finding Your British Roots

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Peter

Notes from presentation at Grande Prairie, 13 Sept 2014: Some Key Dates and Events: 1536 Henry VIII separates from the Catholic Church and forms Church of England 1536 to 1541 First English conquest of Ireland 1538 Churches told to keep … Continue reading →

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Getting Started – or Re-started – With Your Family History – Sept 2014 Version

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Peter

How do you get started? – 5 steps Identify known family information – write what you know – fill in as much of a pedigree chart as you can – check with relatives – has anyone done research on your … Continue reading →

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More Family History Help for World War One

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Peter

This week we have seen many articles about World War One as the 100th anniversary of the start of the war is remembered. When visiting France it is very moving to visit any of the many war cemeteries.  Several articles … Continue reading →

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Remembering World War 1 – and the impact on your family history.

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Peter

World War 1 – also known as the Great War and  “the war to end all wars” – began in 1914 – One hundred years ago. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand took place on 28 June 1914 – diplomatic maneuvering … Continue reading →

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