Many of never knew of residential schools until recently. Many more believe it all ended a hundred years ago, when in fact it was 1996. Shocking!! I hope we all educate ourselves on this subject. So to see where the closest one was in relation to where YOU lived, have a quick look at this free database https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/residential-school-interactive-map-beyond-94-1.4693413
In my opinion, trump is a total a _ _ hole, but sadly Canada is not blameless either. Can't imagine anything worse than having a child ripped from its parent. Anyone else read, or watching, the Handmaids Tale?
Cheers,
Pat
Friday, June 29, 2018
Polish Surnames
Not sure how great this site is, but always worth a look, right? https://nazwiska-polskie.pl/
Cheers,
Pat
Cheers,
Pat
BEFORE Taking DNA Test
DNA is a big deal. It's also not near as 'easy' to learn as the TV ads shows. Nor are the results near so decisive as ads say. Here's an interesting short read of 5 points. https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/news/Pages/5-Things-to-Know-Home-DNA-Test.aspx
Cheers,
Pat
Cheers,
Pat
Mennonite Rare Books
MHSS - Mennonite Historical Society of Saskatchewan has a great website, with some really cool finds. http://mhss.sk.ca/books/Family-Records-Found-in-Rare-Old-Bibles.shtml
Cheers,
Pat
Cheers,
Pat
1939 Register England & Wales
The 1939 Register provides a snapshot of the civilian population of England and Wales just after the outbreak of the Second World War.
As the 1931 census for England and Wales was destroyed by fire during the Second World War and no census was taken in 1941, the Register provides the most complete survey of the population of England and Wales between 1921 and 1951, making it an invaluable resource for family, social and local historians.
Learn more at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/1939-register/
Cheers,
Pat
As the 1931 census for England and Wales was destroyed by fire during the Second World War and no census was taken in 1941, the Register provides the most complete survey of the population of England and Wales between 1921 and 1951, making it an invaluable resource for family, social and local historians.
Learn more at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/1939-register/
Cheers,
Pat
FindMyPast 50% Off
https://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/findmypast.com
Don't forget you can usually pick up two weeks for FREE. Or you can purchase monthly subscriptions. All depends on your needs and what records are available for your county (counties) of interest. Some counties have more. Some have less. Not a bad idea to check that out before laying out your dosh (cash), even at 50% off.
Cheers,
Pat
Don't forget you can usually pick up two weeks for FREE. Or you can purchase monthly subscriptions. All depends on your needs and what records are available for your county (counties) of interest. Some counties have more. Some have less. Not a bad idea to check that out before laying out your dosh (cash), even at 50% off.
Cheers,
Pat
Friday, June 1, 2018
OGS Conference live streamed
Here are the links that are being live streamed. Opening event right now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9HCrDRir_4
Saturday morning at 8:30 EST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSqGxK-HRzI
Thanks to John Reid, more information is available here http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2018/05/ogs-conference-one-week-to-go-and.html
Cheers,
Pat
Saturday morning at 8:30 EST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSqGxK-HRzI
Thanks to John Reid, more information is available here http://anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com/2018/05/ogs-conference-one-week-to-go-and.html
Cheers,
Pat
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