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Global Genealogy eNewsletter
Everything For The Family Historian!
Volume 12 - Issue 02 16 January 2009 |
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This issue includes:
- New Books
- New Articles
- Workshops
- Upcoming Events
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New Books
0rder online anytime or by phone 1-800-361-5168 (9 - 5pm, Mon. to Fri.):
BOOK - United Empire Loyalists, A Guide to Tracing Loyalist Ancestors in Upper Canada (Ontario)
By Brenda Dougall Merriman. There has long been a need for descendants to have a general guide to assist the tracing of Loyalist ancestors, not only for the beginner, but also for those who encounter stumbling blocks on their way. Brenda Dougall Merriman accomplishes this in spades. Merriman defines what a Loyalist is, then goes on to discuss the necessary sources and background information that is available to trace a specific Loyalist in Upper Canada (Ontario). An essential guide for everyone researching Loyalist heritage.
NEW Softcover Edition: 200 pp. index, softcover, 8.5 X 11", maps, illustrations, ISBN 978-1897446-95-9 (coil-bound).
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BOOK - African Hope Renewed, Along the Grand River 1400's-1800's (Ontario, Canada)
By Angela E. M. Files. African Hope Renewed Along the Grand River 1400-1800s is a compendium of African settlement in the five counties along the Grand River in Ontario. Starting with the story of slavery in West Africa in the 1400s, it also covers slavery in the West Indies and colonial America, and freedom in Canada with the arrival of black refugees in Ontario on the underground railway system.
ISBN: 0973704004 More information
BOOK - EIGG, The Story of An Island, New Edition [Scotland]
By Camille Dressler. Drawing on written accounts and oral history, legend and song, this is the story of Eigg and its inhabitants from the earliest times to the present day. Tracing the changing landscapes and lifestyles from the blood-thirsty days of clan battles, remembered through myths and songs, to the development of crofting, the clearances and the effect of various landlords on the island. This book gives a comprehensive and colourful picture of how the islanders reacted and survived. "Eigg" is a testament to the importance of Highland heritage, capturing the imagination of a community in the struggle to recreate an island identity.
ISBN: 9781841584256 More information
BOOK - CANNA, The Story of a Hebridean Island, Fourth Edition [Scotland]
By John Lorne Campbell. Introduction and Epilogue by Hugh Cheape. This is the definitive history of Canna, one of the most beautiful of all the Scottish islands. Fertile and with a sheltered harbour, Canna has played an important part in the story of the Hebrides. This study covers the history of the island from the time of St Columba, who preached there in the sixth century, to the second half of the twentieth century.
ISBN: 1-84158-200-X More information
BOOK - Historical Atlas of Halton County 1877 [Halton County, Ontario]
By Walker & Miles. Reprinted in 2004. (large format 14" X 16"). Atlas contents include: history of the county, it's townships and towns, biographical sketches of early settlers and residents, directories of property owners or occupants of farms, business directories of towns and villages, many dates of settlement and often times the country of origin of settlers are listed. Detailed maps of townships with the concession and lot numbers. The names of many of the land owners and occupants at time of publication are listed. Town and village plans help you understand precisely where your ancestor lived and an outline of their neighborhoods as it was during their lifetimes. Many views of early industries, businesses, farm houses residents and stores. Beautifully bound in hardcover with gold stamping, deluxe forest green binding, 14" X 16". ...Limited quantity... - The publisher offered us 30 new copies of this book that he recently discovered in his warehouse. Once they are gone, no more are available.
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BOOK - Illustrated Historical Atlas of Middlesex County 1878 (Ontario, including the city of London)
This premium-quality, limited-edition reprint published 2009. This premium quality, colour atlas is dedicated to the history, maps and images of people and places in the County of Middlesex and the city of London, Ontario, Canada in 1878. Many painstaking hours have gone into restoring the original black copy as well as reconstructing the coloured original maps, and re-inserting the colour to show how the original atlas looked more than 130 years ago. To ensure a brilliant result, three original atlases were used to prepare this exceptional edition. An outstanding quality colour reproduction that will become a family heirloom for generations to come. Large 14' X 18" format.
ISBN 978-0-978643-3-2 More Information.
New Books continued...
ALL of our resources listed by country and topic
New Articles
3.4 Million Searches on First Day of New Online 1911 Census of England
By: Rick Roberts. To the joy of many, the 1911 British census became available online on January 13, 2009. The project is a partnership between the The National Archives in England and FindMyPast.com, a for-profit company that provides access to historical records for a fee. The response has been extraordinary!
New Episodes of Ancestors in the Attic This Month
By Dugald Maudsley, Producer, Ancestors in the Attic. History Television's Gemini-nominated family history documentary series has more episodes scheduled on History Television and on Global Television.
More Useful Websites for Genealogy and History Researchers
By: Fawne Stratford-Devai. Check out some more helpful websites that cover a wide range of topics that are of interest to genealogists, family historians and history buffs.
USA President-Elect Barack Obama Inherited Speaking Skills?
By Paul Nauta. FamilySearch International continues to feed the growing appetite of family historians and researchers worldwide with the release of its free 1900 U.S. Census online. The free collection allows users to search the entire population of the U.S. in 1900—over 76 million people—and view high quality images of the original census. Using the online census, President-Elect Barack Obama would learn that public speaking skills and stage presence run in his family.
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Workshops
The following genealogy workshops are organized and sponsored by Global Genealogy. Register online anytime or by phone 1-800-361-5168 (9 - 5pm, Mon. to Fri.):
LEGACY Family Tree Workshop (software)
17 January 2009 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Saturday)
Milton Sports Centre,
Conference Room 4, 605 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, Ontario (map and driving directions)
Workshop Leader: Rick Roberts.
Enjoy an informative day learning how to get the most out of the time that you spend recording and sharing your family history using Legacy Family Tree Ver. 7. This workshop contains a significant segment covering introductory and advanced source recording. Doors open at 9:30.
Workshop details and online registration.
Upcoming Events
Learn about upcoming genealogy and history meetings, seminars, conferences and lectures in Canada, USA and beyond.... or submit an event to be listed (no charge).
A large number of new event listings for 2009 have been added this week.
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