Search results: 204
The second half of the course concentrates on the world’s largest genealogical library, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The text will guide you through the planning process, familiarize you with how the Family History Library is organized and gives all the practical tips a ‘first-timer’ needs to get the most from their trip.
Approximate contact hours to complete this course: 12
This course takes a broad view of Scandinavian genealogy to assist the beginner in the challenge of researching in these five countries. Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, together with their dependencies, have complex, intertwined histories. They also have a number of different languages used at different periods throughout their history.
The records are generally similar throughout Scandinavia but there are important differences as well. The patronymic naming system was used in most, but not all, of the region and this necessitates a rather different approach to using the records than in traditional research. The use of multiple surnames also creates a challenge but the detailed nature of the records enable a firm pedigree to be established and much family information to be discovered.
Approximate contact hours to complete this course: 12
Optional Print Course Material: Research: French-Canadian Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Tracing your French-Canadian ancestors to the early 1600s can be achieved in less than a day! If you know where to look.
Thanks to the meticulous care taken by the clergy of the Catholic church and the numerous volunteers who have transcribed the information found in church records, there are unique tools available to assist in your research needs.
Even though the resource tools have made this research much easier than many research tasks, you must still prove that the ancestors you are finding are really your ancestors.
This course will start with a discussion regarding migration patterns. Then it will cover in detail all available sources of information including birth, marriage and death records, dictionaries, fichiers, census records, notarial records, land grants and others. Acadian research will also be discussed during this course. How to prepare for a genealogical trip to Montréal is also included, as well as a case study.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Immigration Patterns
Acadian Research
Non-Catholic Research
Family History Centers
Basic Sources
Summary of Research Tools
Research tools for the period from 1608 to 1765
Research tools the period from 1765 to the present
MODULE 2
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
Marriage Répertoires
Dictionaries
Tanguay
Drouin
Jetté
Acadian Research
Répertoires du Québec ancien
Consolidated Index
Fichier
MODULE 3
OTHER RECORDS
Census Records
Notarial Records
Land Grants
Family & Regional Books
Newspapers
Names
Family Associations
MODULE 4
ORDER OF ACTION
COMPUTERS & THE INTERNET
French-Canadian Surnames
Québec Genealogical Societies
Genealogical Societies Outside Québec
Comprehensive Sites
Historical Details
Statistics & Census
Newsgroup
Mailing Lists
Search Engines
Acadian Research
Some French Words
MODULE 5
INTRODUCTION
Older Relatives
Ancestral Places
PLANNING A GENEALOGY TRIP TO MONTRÉAL
A genealogy trip? Why not?
Why go to Montréal to do genealogy research?
Research tools available in specialized libraries in Québec
La Grande Bibliothèque du Québec
Some Historical Sites to Visit
The Return Home
MODULE 6
CASE STUDY
Case Study Outline
ARCHIVE CENTRES
Archives Nationales du Québec/National Archive Centres in Québec
Provincial Archives
GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
Canada
United States of America
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Quebec Non-Francophone Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
In order to successfully do research in Québec, it is important to understand how the land divisions and institutions evolved and developed. This course explores where to turn, how the institutions have been set up and the importance of the religious context when researching your English ancestors in Québec. The province developed uniquely to the rest of the country. Records are not necessarily stored where you may have searched in another province in Canada. The course will explain the significance of the Notary, PRDH, Moving Day, the BAnQ and much more. Some tips are even given for those who are new to working with the French language.
The English have mainly been concentrated in the areas of the Eastern Townships, the Gaspé, the Ottawa River Valley, the North-West and of course, the main centres of Montréal and Québec. All of these regions are explored in some depth and tips particular to the region are given. The course material includes useful websites, references and bibliography which will be useful for the course as well as provide the basis for your genealogical reference library.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Québec Non-Francophone Research
Québec is Divided in Many Ways
Some Thoughts on Language
Religious Divide
They Moved Around—You Need Maps
Useful Reference Works
MODULE 2
NON-FRENCH SETTLEMENTS
Migration Routes
Years of Settlement
From “The Beginning”
Changes in Land Tenure—Limited Settlement
Beginnings of English Settlement
MODULE 3
UNIQUE RESEARCH METHODS IN QUÉBEC
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales Québec
Civil Registration / Vital Records
Québec Church Records
Civil Registration / Vital Records—Religious to 1926
Religious Records
Notarial Records
Other Québec Records
MODULE 4
SPECIAL REGIONS OF ENGLISH SETTLEMENT
Gaspé & the Gulf
Ottawa River & North-West Québec
Urban Centres
Montréal - City Unique
MODULE 5
SPECIAL GROUPS OF NON-FRANCOPHONES
British Military & Local Militia
Loyalists
Other Anglophones
MODULE 6
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA
Introduction
Land Papers & Petitions
Lower Canada Land Papers
Published Sources
Deeds
Census & Directories
Cemetery & Burial Records
English Language Newspapers
Early Québec Newspapers
RESOURCES
Websites
Archives
Other Archives & Resource Centres
Museums, Genealogical & Historical Societies
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Alberta Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Primary settlements took place in the province of Alberta between 1885 and 1914. In the world of genealogy, that does not seem very far back!
During this course, we will discuss the settlement patterns in Alberta and various documents created such as vital statistics, probate, census, land and church records. We will also review available research resources such as archives, libraries, and FamilySearch.
This course will not only address the needs of those researching Alberta ancestors but also the needs of those living in the Province of Alberta researching other ancestors of various backgrounds.
Course Length: 5 weeks
MODULE 1
YOUR ANCESTORS IN ALBERTA
Introduction
Settlement Patterns
Years & Locations of Settlement
DOCUMENTS
Vital Statistic Registrations
Probate Records
Census Records
Land Records
Church Records
Cemeteries
Funeral Homes
Newspapers
MODULE 2
MAJOR REPOSITORIES
Provincial Archives
University Archives
Municipal Archives
Other Archives
MODULE 3
LIBRARIES & SOCIETIES
Societies & Society Libraries
Public Libraries
Smaller Local Libraries
University Libraries
Other Libraries
MODULE 4
SOCIETIES, MUSEUMS & MORE
Genealogical Societies
Museums
FamilySearch
Hiring a Professional Researcher
Settlements in Newfoundland date quite far back. The first
settlement by the English dates back to 1610 when the London and
Bristol Company founded Cuper's Cover (Cupids). It is important
to understand the settlement and migration patters in order to
properly research in this province. During this course, we will
discuss the settlement and migration patterns in Newfoundland and
Labrador and various documents created such as vital statistics
records, probate records, census records, land records, and
church records. We will also review available research resources
such as archives, libraries, museums and Family History
Centers.
MODULE 1
SETTLEMENT & MIGRATION PATTERNS
First Settlement - Cuper’s Cove
Ferryland
Planters
Fishery
Plaisance
Size & Character of Early Settlements
Trinity Harbour
Emigration from England
Mercantile Establishments
Other Settlements
Labrador Settlements
MODULE 2
DOCUMENTS & THEIR AVAILABILITY
Census Information
Civil Registration
Land Records
Wills
Directories of Residents
The Rooms
St. John’s Archives
Family History Center
Them Days Magazine & Archives
Churches
MODULE 3
SOCIETIES, ASSOCIATION & PROFESSIONAL RESEARCHERS
Family History Society of Newfoundland & Labrador
Parish Records & Cemetery Headstone Database
Newfoundland Historical Society
Heritage & Historical Associations
Professional Researchers
MODULE 4
UNIQUE RESEARCH SOURCES
Provincial Reference & Resource Library
Maritime History & Folklore & Language Archives
Maritime History Archive
Keith Matthews Collection
Other Research Aids
Miscellaneous Genealogical Information Sources
Optional Print Course Material: Research: British Columbia Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This course will provide a brief overview of what genealogical resources are available in the Province of British Columbia and how to access the material.
British Columbia has the majority of it’s population living in the southern region of the province, adjacent to the boundary with the United States, but many people lived throughout the province and material pertaining to the more isolated regions may not exist, or if in existence, might be in original form and therefore difficult to access. We will discuss how to deal with this problem. Migration and settlement patterns will also be discussed.
Every study of family history is unique and study in each province of Canada is also unique. The material in this course will provide the researcher with the knowledge of which documents exist and where to find them to conduct an efficient and successful research project in the province of British Columbia.
Course Length: 5 weeks
MODULE 1
BRITISH COLUMBIA RESEARCH
Introduction
History
Available Records
Vital Statistics
Divorce Records
Directories
Land Records
MODULE 2
AVAILABLE RECORDS … Continued
Census Records
Probate Records
Cemeteries
MODULE 3
OTHER RECORDS OF INTEREST
Church Records
Newspapers
ARCHIVES & OTHER REPOSITORIES
Provincial Archives
Museums & Archives
Library and Archives Canada
Vancouver City Archives
Victoria City Archives
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Hudson’s Bay Company Archives
MODULE 4
ARCHIVES & OTHER REPOSITORIES … Continued
Family History Center
Public Libraries
Genealogical & Historical Societies
British Columbia Genealogical Society
Victoria Genealogical Society
Other Societies
Optional Print Course Material: Research: English and Welsh Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This course gives an introduction to the first two centuries of
family history research in England, Wales, Channel Islands, and
the Isle of Man. The course will concentrate on the major
sources. It will also offer a sound strategy for using these
sources to gain a firm foundation for subsequent
research.
Course Length: 5 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
STARTING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY
Where to Begin
Geography
LANGUAGES & NAMES
English Names
Welsh Names
MODULE 2
LOCATING RESEARCH ALREADY DONE OR IN PROGRESS
Introduction
Published Family Histories
Locating Other Researchers
Family Trees on the Internet
ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGY
ENGLISH & WELSH RECORDS
Original Records
Strategy for Genealogical Research
Civil Registration
Using the Indexes
Isle of Man Civil Registration
Channel Islands Civil Registration
Lundy Island Civil Registration
MODULE 3
ENGLISH & WELSH RECORDS…Continued
Census Records
Differences in the Censuses
Parish Registers
If Your Parish Has Not Been Digitized Yet
How to Read a Parish Register Film Effectively
Using Indexes to Parish Registers
Isle of Man Parish Registers
Channel Islands Parish Registers
MODULE 4
ENGLISH & WELSH RECORDS…Continued
Probate Records
The Will
The Probate Act or Grant of Probate
How to Find a Will for 1858 to Present
Isle of Man Probate
Channel Islands Probate
ARCHIVES & RECORD OFFICES
England
Wales
Isle of Man
The Channel Islands
FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETIES
England
Wales
Other Societies
Optional Print Course Material: Research: German Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This genealogical helper is intended for North American English-speaking beginners, who want to find their German ancestors. In order to do successful family research in Germany, you need a basic understanding of the various parts of Germany during the time of your ancestors' lives. A brief examination of sources and repositories including the FamilySearch website will point the researcher in the right direction. It will be helpful to have some knowledge of the German or Latin languages since many of the documents have been complied in these languages, and with a flared script so resources for translation are discussed. A sample letter written in German, along with an English translation will assist you in case you need to correspond with an institution in Germany.
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN RESEARCH
Introduction
Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor
Immigration Information
Key Elements of German Research
Accessing Records
Published Sources
Advanced Sources & Techniques
MODULE 2
GERMAN HISTORY
Introduction
Sources for German History
Historical Timelines
PLACES, MAPS & MIGRATIONS
Introduction
Finding the Place
German Genealogy Covers Much More Than Germany
The German Core
Neighboring Countries
German Enclaves
More Distant Countries
MODULE 3
READING THE RECORDS
Learn to Read the Lettering
German Gothic Script
Spelling
German Genealogy Word Lists
Headings Used in Church Records in General
Online Translation Tools
MODULE 4
FAMILYSEARCH FOR GERMAN RESEARCH
Introduction
Using FamilySearch
German Church Records at FamilySearch
FamilySearch Research Wiki
MODULE 5
GERMAN GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET AND BEYOND
Introduction
Civil Registrations / Standesamt/Standesämter
Basic Letter Writing in German Made Easy
Genealogical Records
When No Location in Germany is Known
Further Research
Parish Registers
Online Resources
Finding Archives and Libraries
Recommended Reading & Resources
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Irish Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This course is an introduction to the first two centuries of family history research in Ireland, covering both Northern Ireland, which remains part of Britain, and the Republic of Ireland (Eire), which has been independent since 1922. The emphasis is in doing the research yourself from wherever you happen to live, rather than merely covering the resources available in Ireland. Irish records are available worldwide if you know where to look, and this course will show you where they are and how to utilize them.
Consideration is given to the difficulties inherent in Irish research, key items in Irish history and geography and to emigration (the Irish Diaspora). Major original sources covered are civil registration, census (including substitutes where this is lacking), church registers and probate. These are followed by discussions of the usefulness of occupational records, locating research already done or in progress and a brief guide to resources for planning a genealogy research trip to Ireland.
Course Length: 6 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Irish Research
How Difficult Is Irish Research?
Irish History
Emigration
Irish Geography
MODULE 2
CIVIL REGISTRATION
Introduction to Civil Registration
Availability of Civil Registration
Information Given on Certificates
English Sources for Irish Civil Registration
MODULE 3
CENSUS
What the Census Returns Show
Searching the Census
Alternatives to Censuses
Church Registers
Calendar Changes in 1752
Phonetic Spellings
Monumental Inscriptions (MIs)
MODULE 4
PROBATE
Introduction
Survival of Probate Materials
What if the Will Does Not Survive?
Occupations
Locating Research Already Done or in Progress
GENEALOGY TRIP TO IRELAND
MODULE 5
CASE STUDY
Case Study Outline
Case Study Information
IRISH ARCHIVES
Archives in Northern Ireland
Archives in the Republic of Ireland
Irish Genealogical Project & Heritage Centres
Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered.
The Book, “Finding Your Italian Ancestors – A Beginner’s Guide” by Suzanne Russo Adams, AG is available at GenealogyStore.com
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Italian Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
So you want to research your Italian ancestors! Welcome to a fascinating area of genealogical research. Italians have contributed to all aspects of life in the countries they immigrated to. They often came poor and destitute, seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Hard work and placing great value on family helped them to excel within their new country. Their sacrifices provided a better life for their descendants.
Italian research can be done well by anyone, whether you know the Italian language or think you have linguistic ability. Most Italian records follow a standard format which is a great help when working in records created in a foreign language. Your language proficiency will grow with time and experience as you work with the records.
This course will provide you with a solid foundation with which to begin your research. We will discuss, amongst other things:
Historical Considerations – How did historical events affect record keeping?
Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Origin – Why is it important?
Political Jurisdictions – How can you find the records if you don’t know how and why they were created?
Language Resources – What languages are the records written in? Can I research in the records without being fluent in Italian? What about the handwriting?
Available Record Types – We will discuss civil, ecclesiastical, and other records.
Accessing the Records – Where are the records and what archives are there?
Research Tips and Practical Applications – I’ll share tips gained from my experiences such as how to accurately cite a microfilmed civil record.
History of Italian Immigration – The course contains short summaries of Italian immigration to six different countries.
There are several more advanced resources that will be discussed briefly, but not expanded upon, because this course is meant to be a general overview of Italian genealogical research. Consider taking more advanced courses later, once you have more experience, where these records can be covered in more depth. By the end of the course, I have confidence you will be ready to start your Italian research and will say Andiamo! [Let’s go!]
Course Length: 8 weeks
MODULE 1
GETTING STARTED
Reference Materials for Italian Research
What Am I Looking For? Why Do I Want To Do This?
WHERE DO I START?
Begin in the Place of Immigration
Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Origin
Why It’s Important
Historical Considerations
MODULE 2
JURISDICTIONS
Italian Political Jurisdictions
Additional Italian Archive Useful for Genealogical Research
UNITED STATES & CANADA RESOURCES
U.S. Resources on Italian Immigrants
Italian Records Brought by the Immigrant
Understanding Naming Customs
Canadian Resources on Italian Immigrants
Naming Customs
Immigration Records
Passenger Manifests
Immigration after 1935
Border Entry Records – 1908-1935
Citizenship and Naturalization Records
Census Records
Vital Registrations
Church (Parish) Records
MODULE 3
ITALIAN RECORD TYPES
Civil Registration
Most Useful Civil Record Types
Italian Privacy Restrictions
Conflict between Church and State
MODULE 4
PARISH OR DIOCESAN RECORDS
When Did They Begin and Why?
Can I Find my Ancestors Back to the Beginning of Ecclesiastical Records?
Baptismal or Ecclesiastical Birth Records
Confirmation Records
Marriage Records
Death/Burial
Tax/Census
What Can Be Found in the Parish and What Can Be Found in the Diocese?
Records of Other Religions
ADDITIONAL RECORD TYPES
Military Records (Registri Militari)
Notarial Records (Registri di Notai)
University Records
MODULE 5
LANGUAGES
Language Guides/Word Lists
Will the Records be in Italian?
Other Languages
Common Abbreviations
Additional Language Resources
Citing the Records
Form Letters to Request Records from Italy
MODULE 6
ACCESSING THE RECORDS
Use of Indexes
Microfilm and Digital Collections
Resources for Maps or Gazetteers
MODULE 7
COUNTRIES WITH HISTORICALLY ITALIAN POPULATIONS
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Canada
United States
Uruguay
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Jewish Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Researching a Jewish ancestor may seem a daunting task especially when you consider the Holocaust and the incredible destruction of lives, synagogues, and cemeteries in Europe. You may ask “why should I even try?” Then there is the myth that immigrants had their names changed at Ellis Island that leads us to believe that our Jewish ancestors are nearly impossible to research. All of these things scare off many from researching their Jewish family and discovering that there actually is a great deal of information “out there.” Researching Jewish ancestors is challenging, but with the research techniques provided in this course it will be revealed that much information is available.
This course is presented with the assumption that the student may have little to no first-hand knowledge of Jewish ancestry. At the completion of the course the student will have a solid foundation to research Jewish ancestors and will understand the types of records available. This course will start with an introduction to the history of the Jewish people to better understand the challenges of this research. We will then get a basic understanding of the languages, dates, and name conventions of this unique group. Immigration patterns of the Jews as they came to North America are a valuable component to ultimately discovering their origins and the resources to assist in this research will be presented. Jewish life and record sources as they settled can provide additional clues to their origins and experiences as they came to America and Canada. Effective research strategies for finding Jewish ancestors will be presented. Lastly, the course includes an extensive discussion on resources available to pursue the genealogy of Jewish ancestors.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Jewish Ancestry
What does it mean to be Jewish?
Jewish History
MODULE 2
LANGUAGE, CALENDAR, AND NAMES
Introduction
Primary Languages
Translation Tools
Jewish Calendar
Naming Patterns
Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex System
MODULE 3
IMMIGRATION PATTERNS
Introduction
Types of Immigration Records
Coming to America
United States Research Strategies
Canada
Other Records for Clues
Major settlements within US & Canada
United States Naturalization Papers
Canadian Naturalization Papers
MODULE 4
JEWISH LIFE AND RECORD SOURCES
Introduction
Synagogues
Newsletters
Hebrew Schools
Landsmanshaften
Jewish Societies
Holocaust Records
Jewish and Local Newspapers
Cemeteries
MODULE 5
RESEARCH STRATEGIES
Introduction
Gather Known Information
Vital Records
Census Records
City Directories
Naturalization and Immigration Records
Newspapers
Cemetery Headstones
Focusing on Ancestral Origin
DNA Testing
Network
MODULE 6
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Introduction
Locations for Research
United States
Canada
Online Resources
Genealogical Societies
This excellent introduction to Scottish research includes sections on Scottish names, terminology and geography important for family history, as well as a complete list of the parish numbers essential for obtaining primary evidence. This is followed by practical sessions on the four major original sources – civil registration of birth, marriage and death, census, parish registers and probate. The student will become firmly grounded in researching these basic sources with confidence from anywhere in the world.
The four primary sources and the most reliable ones are all obtainable at any Family History Center. This course presents a sound strategy for thorough and productive research.
Approximate contact hours to complete this course: 12
This course provides basic information and tips on researching Ukrainian ancestors at home and abroad. Ukraine is a large country shaped by history and geography, and it is only since 1991 that it has become "open" to receive genealogical requests.
An overview of how the country is formed lays the groundwork for how to look for relevant genealogical information. It is useful to gain some knowledge of the Ukrainian or Russian language when making research inquiries. Some language fundamentals will be explained.
The search for records should begin at "home," but the researcher may also need to be prepared to search "away." A list of sources and resources is included which will aid considerably when tracking down information. Some useful travel tips are given for those able to take a trip to Ukraine. A comprehensive reference list is provided and can serve as a basis for your own research catalogue.
Approximate contact hours to complete this course: 18
Optional Print Course Material: Research: United Empire Loyalist Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
The course describes what it meant to be a United Empire Loyalist in the context of the American Revolutionary War and how it affected his ensuing life. We also discuss the membership and lineage requirements of the United Empire Loyalists'' Association of Canada, with some attention to their application form.
The bulk of the course material covers the basic, contemporary sources that help identify a Loyalist ancestor during and after the war: military, claims, land, and other records that assist with documenting your family. Students are advised to consult the Documents area to see samples of such records. Overviews of the British North American colonies where the Loyalists came for resettlement include Upper Canada (Ontario)—where the original U.E. (Unity of Empire) tradition took hold—the Maritime provinces and Lower Canada (Quebec).
We give further references to books and websites, but keep in mind about the latter: websites occasionally disappear, or they may be revised periodically in format and content. This course should assist researchers who are beginning their quest for information and documentation.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
BACKGROUND & DEFINITION
Historical/Geographical Background
Military Service
Some Key Figures
The Dorchester Resolution
Defining Loyalist
Different Backgrounds, Regions & Distinctions
Some Distinguishing Usages of Loyalist Terms
Six Nations Indians
MODULE 2
UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS’ ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
The Society
Membership
Application & Research
“U.E.”
MODULE 3
MAIN LOYALIST SOURCES
Migrating & Re-Settling
Claims for Losses
Land Grants
Land Petitions
Other Contemporary Records
Church & Clergy Records
Wills & Estate (Probate) Records
MODULE 4
THE MARITIME REGION
Background
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Recommended Reading & Resources
MODULE 5
QUEBEC & THE GASPÉ
Websites
Background
French-Canadian Habitants
Resource Centres
Sources
Land Grants, Claims & Lists
MODULE 6
ONTARIO
Background
Resource Centres
Sources
Land Grants, Claims & Lists
Petitions
Indigenous Peoples
Recommended Reading & Resources
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Dutch Ancestors in the Netherlands
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Researching Dutch ancestors in the Netherlands is very exciting because of the wealth of information available to the genealogist. Even if you are unfamiliar with the Dutch language, this course will assist you and guide you through the records that contain details about your ancestors' lives.
This course will cover some historical information about the Netherlands and its provinces, an understanding of the Dutch language in genealogical documents, archives and repositories in the Netherlands and, the types of records available for your research. You will study, in more detail, population records, civil registration and searching the Internet for Dutch genealogical information.
Course Length: 6 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Dutch Research
Historical Information
The Land
Jurisdictions
The Provinces
THE LANGUAGE
Dutch Languages
Calendar Changes
ABOUT NAMES
Naming Patterns
Surnames in the Provinces
MODULE 2
ARCHIVES & REPOSITORIES
Introduction
Archives
Repositories
DUTCH RECORDS
Record Types
Census Records
Population Records
MODULE 3
DUTCH RECORDS … Continued
Civil Registration
One-Year and Ten-Year Tables
Births
Marriage Registrations & Other Related Documents
Divorce Records
Death Registrations
MODULE 4
DUTCH RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET
Introduction
Using Dutch Search Engines
Searching the Internet
General Genealogy Websites
Genealogy Databases and Tools
National Archives
Provincial, Regional & City Archives
Search Engines
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Manitoba Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Permanent settlement in Manitoba began in the early 1800s. This course will demonstrate how the records created by the Hudson’s Bay Company, the Dominion, provincial, and municipal governments help the researcher trace ancestors in Manitoba. Emphasis will be placed on how to access the records and how to use them effectively.
Although the focus will be on the major government and religious records, the course will demonstrate how to supplement these records by using land records, local newspapers, cemetery records, and community, school. and church histories. Other important resources to be discussed are the collections and programs of genealogical, historical, and ethnic societies in Manitoba.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
The Basics
Locating Places in Manitoba
Major Research Centres
Archives
Key Websites of Interest
MODULE 2
ETHNIC SETTLEMENT & IMMIGRATION RECORDS
Ethnic Settlement
Canadian Immigration Records
Border Crossing Records
Home Children, 1869-1932
Immigrants from the Russian Empire
Naturalization and Citizenship
MODULE 3
LAND RECORDS
Crown Land Records 1870-1930
Homestead Land
Crown Land Records at the Archives of Manitoba
Hudson’s Bay Company Land
Railway Lands 1879-1896
School Lands 1872-1930
Manitoba Act 1870
Colonization Companies 1881-1890
Land Grants to Veterans of South African (Boer) War 1898-1913
Soldier Settlement Act, 1917 and 1919
Manitoba Land Titles
MODULE 4
VITAL RECORDS & ALTERNATES
Vital Statistics
Church Records
Cemetery Records
Funeral Homes
Newspapers & Newspaper Indexes
MODULE 5
CENSUS & CENSUS SUBSTITUTES
Census Records
Census Substitutes
Inventory of Archival Material
Directories
Assessment and Tax Rolls
School Registers
Voters’ Lists
National Registration File of 1940
Surveys
MODULE 6
COURT & MILITARY RECORDS
Manitoba Court Records
Military Records
Red River Rebellion (1870)
Veterans of the North West Rebellion 1885
Veterans of the South African (Boer War) 1898-1913
World War I
Post World War 1 Records
Optional Print Course Material: Research: Saskatchewan Ancestors
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Saskatchewan was part of the North West Territories from 1870 until it became a province in 1905. During this period the land was surveyed and railways were built to bring settlers to the west. To encourage settlement the government of Canada passed the Dominion Land Act in 1871. Under the act a one hundred and sixty acres of land was offered as a free homestead to males 21 years of age or to women who were the sole support for their family.
Many people came from other areas in Canada, the United States, the British Isles and Europe to take up homesteads. Before beginning research in Saskatchewan the researcher should establish a research plan noting whom they are searching for, when the family was in Saskatchewan, where they lived, and what they were doing in the province. This enables the researcher to see what records the family may have created in Saskatchewan.
This course will help you learn about the major record centres, libraries, and societies that can help you find and use the records you need to trace Saskatchewan ancestors. The assignment part of the course will involve using many of the websites to find which original documents you will need to the answer your research problems.
Course Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
The Basics
Locating Places Using Gazetteers, Maps & Atlases
Major Research Centres
Libraries
Family History Centers & Affiliate Libraries
MODULE 2
ETHNIC SETTLEMENT & IMMIGRATION RECORDS
Early Settlement
Settlement in North-West Territories & Saskatchewan 1870-1935
Canadian Immigration Records
Internet Immigration Programs and Lists
Alternate Sources to Find Immigrants to Saskatchewan
MODULE 3
LAND RECORDS
Crown Land Records 1870-1930
Homestead Land
Crown Land Records at Archives of Saskatchewan
Crown Land Records at Library and Archives Canada
Saskatchewan Land Titles
Accessing Saskatchewan Land Titles
MODULE 4
CENSUS & CENSUS SUBSTITUTES
Census Records
1881 Census Canada - North West Territories
1891 Census of Canada - The Territories
1901 Census of Canada - The Territories
Census of the Northwest Provinces, 1906
1911 Census of Canada - Saskatchewan
Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1916
1921 Census of Canada
Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926
1931 Census of Canada
Other Census Records
Census Substitutes
Directories
Telephone Directories
Assessment and Tax Rolls
School Registers
Voters’ Lists
Municipal Elector Lists
Federal Voters Lists, 1935-1988
National Registration File of 1940
MODULE 5
VITAL RECORDS & ALTERNATES
Vital Statistics
Change of Name
Church Records
Cemetery & Funeral Home Records
Newspapers - Indexes & Databases
Local, School, Church & Organization Histories
MODULE 6
COURT & MILITARY RECORDS
Saskatchewan Court Records
Military Records
Veterans of the North West Rebellion 1885
Veterans of the South African (Boer War) 1898-1913
World War 1
Post World War 1 Records
Military Service Organizations
Optional Print Course Material: Planning a Research Trip to Ireland
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
Having the opportunity to go on a research trip to Dublin is a
very exciting prospect; however, being prepared is another
matter. This course will help prepare you for such a trip and
also help prepare you for what to expect when you arrive. An
overview is provided for each archive or repository with a lot of
very helpful and worthwhile information.
Course Length: 5 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Basic Principles of Genealogy
Irish Genealogy
Basic Research Techniques
Before You Go
Getting Around Dublin
Trinity College Tree
Places to Eat
General Information
MODULE 2
GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE
How to Get There
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF IRELAND
How to Get There
Map 1: National Archives of Ireland
MODULE 3
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF IRELAND
Map 2: National Library of Ireland & Manuscripts Reading Room
MANUSCRIPTS READING ROOM
CHURCH OF IRELAND
Map 3: The Representative Church Body Library
MODULE 4
REGISTRY OF DEEDS
Map 4: Registry of Deeds
VALUATION OFFICE
Map 5: Valuation Office
LAND REGISTRY
DUBLIN CITY LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
Map 6: Dublin City Library and Archives
DUBLIN CEMETERIES
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Deansgrange Cemetery
Glasnevin Cemetery
Friend’s Burial Ground
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
FREEMASONS HALL
TRINITY COLLEGE LIBRARIES
Optional Print Course Material: Research: U.S. Records Using Ancestry Including DNA Strategies
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
An overview of the five essential groups of records to jumpstart your genealogy!
NOTE: Access to Ancestry is a requirement by the student to be able to complete this course.
The use of proper search techniques and Ancestry databases will assist you in obtaining your research goals. This course will introduce very important groups of records to the genealogist: Censuses, Vital, Military, Newspapers & Publications, and Immigration records.
Each module will provide a brief description of the record group, describing how to search for the record, what information is contained within the document, recording the information and its genealogical importance. The last module will consist of three case studies, with exercises following a family through the various record groups.
During your genealogical research project, no record group should stand alone! Although the modules can stand alone as learning tools, at the completion of this course, the researcher will be able to better understand how the various groups of records work together to provide the answers to your research quest. It is normal when researching that one record group leads you to another. The combination of the two record groups will then lead you to the third group of records, and so on. By reading the course materials, and completing the exercises and assignments, this course will teach you the importance of combining the vast amount of information available in various groups of records to develop a much more interesting family history.
Remember, this course is only an introduction to census, vital, military, newspaper and immigration records that are available on Ancestry. Additional courses are available for a more in-depth study of each of these record groups. Online virtual meetings are also provided, enabling you to ask questions of your instructor.
Ancestry has many tools that will assist the researcher in developing and recording their family history. You should have a good understanding of the tools prior to starting this course.
Course Length: 8 weeks
MODULE 1
CENSUS RECORDS
Census Schedules
What to Expect...
Starting at the Beginning
Comparing and Analyzing Census Schedules
Census Searching at Ancestry
Source Citation
Evaluating the Schedules
When the Search Becomes a Little More Difficult
Other Census Subjects
MODULE 2
VITAL RECORDS
Availability of Vital Records
Evaluating the Document
The Death Certificate
Marriage Records
Birth Records
Using Indexes
Searching on Ancestry
More Resources at Ancestry
Social Security Death Index
United States Obituary Collection
Cemetery Indexes
MODULE 3
MILITARY RECORDS
Did They Serve?
Using Military Records in Family History Research
Adding to Family History Research
More and More Resources
MODULE 4
NEWSPAPERS
Small Town Newspapers Verses Large City Newspapers
Adding to the Family History
Looking for an Obituary
Adding More to Family History Research...Working from Newspapers
Searching the Newspaper Database at Ancestry
Other Publications
MODULE 5
IMMIGRATION & EMIGRATION RECORDS
Ship Passenger Lists (Immigration Records)
Using Ancestry Helps
Before you begin. . .
Finding the Gollnick Immigration - Using Family Stories & Census Schedules
Finding Elizabeth Lee’s Immigration Records
Before 1820...
Border Crossings
Mexican Border Crossings 1903-1957
Emigration Records
Naturalization Records
Finding the Records. . .
U. S. Passport Records
MODULE 6
THE ANCESTRY FAMILY OF WEBSITES
Fold3
Newspapers.com
Find a Grave
Ancestry
AncestryDNA
MODULE 7
RESEARCHING USING ANCESTRY: CASE STUDIES
Case Study #1
Case Study #2
Case Study #3