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BOOK - J. W. C. Fegan, A Tribute. By W. Y. Fullerton, D.D.. New Forword by Douglas V. Fry, Fawne Startford-Devai.
New introduction by Marj Kohli. The life of James William Condell Fegan is presented by W. Y. Fullerton. It tells the tale of a man who devoted his life to helping the poor in general, and the home children in particular. ISBN 1-894378-89-X More information
BOOK - Fegan's Homes Newsletters - The Red Lamp 1913-20 This book is a reprint of the Fegan's Homes newsletters which are filled with stories of how various boys came into Fegan's care, or boys who were doing well in Canada with supportive families and placements. Mr. Fegan placed great emphasis on the after-care given to boys in Canada. ISBN 1-894378-99-7 More information
BOOK - The Golden Bridge,Young Immigrants To Canada, 1833-1939By: Marjorie Kohli. Many thousands of Canadians are descended from young immigrants shipped from the mother-country. The Golden Bridge paints a broad picture of juvenile migration to Canadian shores prior to World War II. The author meticulously documented the incredible story of the thousands of young immigrants who were shipped to Canada, primarily from the UK and Ireland between 1833 and 1839. More Information
BOOK - The Quarriers Story, One Man's Vision Which Gave Over 40,000 Children a New LifeBy Anna Magnusson. This book, by Anna Magnusson, chronicles the history of Quarriers from its earliest days as a refuge for thousands of destitute children in Victorian Scotland through to becoming one of the 21 st century’s leading social care charities. It tells the inspiring story of how the vision and determination of one man – William Quarrier – created a legacy which continues to serve the people of Scotland to this day. More Information
BOOK - Poor Ignorant Children Irish Famine Orphans in Saint John, New BrunswickBy: Peter Murphy, "Important data from previously unexplored primary records, constructs family groups, gauges dimensions of overwhelming privations and identifies more than 100 destitute Irish children farmed out to homes, primarily in New Brunswick, with a few to Nova Scotia. More Information
BOOK - The Little ImmigrantsKenneth Bagnell. Between 1870 and the Depression, more than 80,000 impoverished children from the British Isles journeyed to Canada. Known as the "home children" they were sent overseas by well-meaning philanthropists to solve the farm labor shortage. More Information
BOOK - Nation Builders, Bernardo Children in Canada By Gail H. Corbett. The book sensitively and accurately records the largest and most successful child emigration into the emerging nation. The author records first hand accounts of child emigration, archival materials, directions for genealogical research and more. More Information
BOOK - Mary Janeway, The Legacy of a Home Child By Mary Pettit. Mary Janeway, born in Scotland in 1887, came to Canada as a 'home child' at a very young age. Separated from her brothers and sisters, the 'tiny' Mary was sent as a domestic to a farm near Innerkip, Ontario. This is Mary's story - a recreation of her life set in Victorian rural Ontario, from the time of the tradgedy that split her family to her eventual escape from the life of drudgery.More Information
BOOK - Starting Out in Genealogy. By Ruth Burkholder. Building a family tree looks like a daunting taste to the unititiated, however it's easier than you think! Family history research is not complicated as long as you know which records are available, where to find those records, and how to organize the information that you gather. This guide is designed for the beginner. However, it will also be of considerable help to those who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. ISBN 978-1-897446-02-7 More information
BOOK - Canadian Records of Birth, Marriage and Death: A Guide
By Fawne Stratford-Devai. The government registration of births, marriages and deaths, is usually referred to as civil registration and the records as "vital records". In Canada, the responsibility for all aspects of civil registration falls to the individual provinces and territories. This guide is designed to provide a general overview and introduction to Canadian vital records in all jurisdictions across Canada; where they are, and how to access them.ISBN 1-894571-89-4 More information
BOOK - Routes To Routes By Ryan Taylor. A wide range of genealogical and research topics assist family historians with their quest to uncover their roots. Included is an essay describing how to effectively use libraries for family history research and how to best utilize the skills and training of professional librarians. The book is an entertaining read, however, before you know it, you will accumulate many sound research ideas from the vast experience of Mr. Taylor. ISBN 0-9682524-0-0 More information
BOOK - The Sash Canada Wore - A Historical Geography of The Orange Order in Canada By: Cecil J. Houston and William J. Smith. This work explores the role of the Orange Order in the unfolding settlement geography of Canada. Protestant Irish soldiers and emigrants, largely Ulster-born, introduced the organization into New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario within the first decade of the nineteenth century. At its zenith, he movement had a membership of as many as one in three Canadians.ISBN 1-894378-31-8 More information
BOOK - Cyclopaedia Of Methodism In Canada Originally published in 1880, this high quality reprint provides historical, educational and statistical information regarding the Methodist Church in Canada, dating from the "beginning of the Work" (1765) in the several provinces of the Dominion Of Canada and extending to 1880. Includes information about all of those who served as ministers and circuit riders, complete with a record of where and when they served.ISBN 1-894378-16-4 More information
BOOK - The First Century of Methodism in Canada, 1775-1883. Two Volumes In One.
By J. E. Sanderson. Originally published by William Briggs, 1908 (vol. 1) & 1910 (vol. 2)
This Historical Reprint by Global Heritage Press. Sanderson's fine history of the early years of Methodism in Canada has served as an essential resource for more than a century. Being out of print for over one hundred years, this new edition has been pubished to provide access for today's researchers. This editon is a facsimile reprint of both of the original volumes, bound into a single book.ISBN 978-1-897446-34-8 More information Two volumes in one book
BOOK - Getting From Here To There, Identifying the Origins of Immigrants to Canada. Revised and Expanded Edition by: Fawne Stratford-Devai.
One of the more difficult things to do in a family history research project is to identify where your original immigrant ancestor came from. Sometimes we know the country they came from, but not the specific place within that country. In order to find records in the "old-country" it is very helpful to know which town, parish, county etc that the person came from. This book identifies a long list of potential sources in Canada, where you may find that critical piece of information. ISBN 1-897210-80-9 More information
BOOK - Canadian Family History in the 21st Century, Lessons, Links & Resources. Second Edition 2005. By Fawne Stratford-Devai. This newly updated and expanded second edition offers readers valuable lessons, links and recommended resources that will help you keep you family history research project on-track, saving time, effort and expense. The author is a popular genealogical lecturer, educator and author/co-author of more than 50 important genealogical and historical books. ISBN 1-897210-68-X More information
BOOK - Lovell's 1873 Gazetteer of British North America This facsimile reprint of The volume contains over six thousand descriptions and historical facts about cities, towns and villages across Canada, as they were known in 1873. Also included is a listing of over fifteen hundred lakes and rivers with their location, size and general information. A table showing the railway and steamboat routes within British North America in 1873, which will assist researchers in understanding the routes that their ancestors may have migrated over. The table lists the distance that each place in British North America is to the nearest railway station or port.ISBN 0-9682524-5-1 More information
BOOK - True Stories of New England Captives Carried to Canada During the Old French and Indian Wars. By C. Alice Baker. This thoughtfully written book provides the reader with the gripping history of Indian attacks in Maine; New Hampshire; and Massachusetts. Events leading up to the attacks and the attacks themselves are described in considerable detail with an emphasis on how those engagements affected specific people, especially those who were captured and removed to Canada. ISBN 1-897210-98-1 More information
BOOK - The Canadian Almanac of 1862. Originally published by W. C. Chewett & Co. 1862. Many family historians value a carefully compiled almanac. Almanac's assist genealogists, historians, social historians and geographers locate information and records that affected the inhabitants of the area being researched. ISBN 1-897210-98-1 More information
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