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Black Pioneers 1839-1865

by Brown-Kubisch, Linda

Book - 2004

The Black pioneers (1839-1865) who cleared the land and established the Queen's Bush settlement in that section of unsurveyed land where present-day Water...Show more The Black pioneers (1839-1865) who cleared the land and established the Queen's Bush settlement in that section of unsurveyed land where present-day Waterloo and Wellington counties meet, near Hawkesville, are the focus of this extensively researched book. Linda Brown-Kubisch's attention to detail and commitment to these long-neglected settlers re-establishes their place in Ontario history. Set in the context of the early migration of Blacks into Upper Canada [present-day Ontario], this work is a must for historians and for genealogists involved in tracing family connections with these pioneer inhabitants of the Queen's Bush. Show less

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Black Genesis

A Resource Book for African-American Genealogy

by Rose, James M.

Book - 2003

Designed with both the novice and the professional researcher in mind, this text provides reference resources and introduces a methodology specific to inv...Show more Designed with both the novice and the professional researcher in mind, this text provides reference resources and introduces a methodology specific to investigating African-American genealogy. In the second edition, information has been reorganized by state. Within each state are listings for resources such as state archives, census records, military records, newspapers, and manuscript collections. Note that this resource will be best used to research families and individuals who were based in the United States. Show less

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Black Roots

A Beginner's Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree

by Burroughs, Tony

Book - 2001

Written by the leading African American professional genealogist in the United States who teaches and lectures widely, Black Roots highlights some of the ...Show more Written by the leading African American professional genealogist in the United States who teaches and lectures widely, Black Roots highlights some of the special problems, solutions, and sources unique to African Americans. Based on solid genealogical principles and designed for those who have little or no experience researching their family's past, but valuable to any genealogist, this book explains everything you need to get started, including: where to search close to home, where to write for records, how to make the best use of libraries and the Internet, and how to organize research, analyze historical documents, and write the family history. Show less

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The Oro African Church

A History of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Edgar, Ontario, Canada

Book - 1999

This publication shows us the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in nearby Edgar, Ontario, and the community that it served. This publication shows us the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in nearby Edgar, Ontario, and the community that it served. Show less

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Finding your African American Ancestors

A Beginner's Guide

by Thackery, David T.

Book - 2000

Although the search for African American ancestry prior to the Civil War is challenging, the difficulties are not always insurmountable. Finding Your Afri...Show more Although the search for African American ancestry prior to the Civil War is challenging, the difficulties are not always insurmountable. Finding Your African American Ancestors takes you through your ancestors' transition from slavery to freedom, and helps you find them using the federal census, plantation records, and other helpful sources. The book also considers ways to locate runaway slave advertisements, to identify an ancestor's military regiment, and to access the valuable information from The Freedman's Savings and Trust records. Note that this resource is ideal for finding ancestors primarily based in the United States. Show less

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Ancestry Library Edition

In-library Use Only

Website or Online Data - 2022

Our most popular genealogical resource, you can use Ancestry to learn about your family tree. Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. In-Library use only - this link will only work when accessed from a Library computer. Our most popular genealogical resource, you can use Ancestry to learn about your family tree. Find census, birth, marriage, death records and more. In-Library use only - this link will only work when accessed from a Library computer. Show less

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Finding your Canadian Ancestors

A Beginner's Guide

by Irvine, Sherry

Book - 2007

In Finding Your Canadian Ancestors, authors Sherry Irvine and Dave Obee guide you through Canadian genealogical records, first by record type and then acc...Show more In Finding Your Canadian Ancestors, authors Sherry Irvine and Dave Obee guide you through Canadian genealogical records, first by record type and then according to province. The authors detail both government and ecclesiastical records, as well as records related to special groups such as Aboriginals, Acadians, and Loyalists. They give special attention to online resources, including the extensive holdings of Library and Archives of Canada. Show less

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In Search of your Canadian Roots

Tracing your Family Tree in Canada

by Baxter, Angus

Book - 1999

For both beginners and experienced researchers alike, the new 3rd edition of In Search of Your Canadian Roots gives common-sense tips on where to begin yo...Show more For both beginners and experienced researchers alike, the new 3rd edition of In Search of Your Canadian Roots gives common-sense tips on where to begin your research, how to work backward in time from the known to the unknown, how to test your facts and avoid common mistakes, and, ultimately, how to create a family tree. It discusses the great migrations of Scots, Irish, English, Germans, Huguenots, Ukrainians, and Jews to Canada; describes the records of the national archives in Ottawa; summarizes the holdings of the LDS Church relating to Canada; and explores the vast nationwide record sources such as census records and church registers. It also provides a province-by-province survey of genealogical sources--in effect, a step-by-step guide to the records and record repositories in each of the ten provinces and the Yukon and Northwest territories Show less

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Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques

by Morgan, George G.

Book - 2014

Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elus...Show more Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. Show less

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The Globe and Mail Historical

Online Articles From The Globe and Mail (1844-2010)

Website or Online Data - 2022

Using your library card number to log in, you can access the digitized archives of The Globe and Mail newspaper. Once you have logged in, select "Pub...Show more Using your library card number to log in, you can access the digitized archives of The Globe and Mail newspaper. Once you have logged in, select "Publications" from the main page (between Advanced Search" and "Change Databases"), and then choose "Historical Newspapers" from the menu on the left. Once you've selected either "The Globe (1844-1936)" or "The Globe and Mail (1936-)", simply choose the year, month, and day from the drop-down menu for the issue you are looking for, or use the search function to find specific keywords. Show less

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Toronto Star Historical

Online Articles From the Toronto Star (1894-2015)

Website or Online Data - 2022

Using your library card number to log in, you can access the digitized archives of the Toronto Star, the Evening Star, and the Toronto Daily Star newspape...Show more Using your library card number to log in, you can access the digitized archives of the Toronto Star, the Evening Star, and the Toronto Daily Star newspapers. Once you have logged in, select "Publications" from the main page, and then choose "Historical Newspapers" from the menu on the left. Once you've selected either "Evening Star (1894-1900)", "Toronto Daily Star (1900-1971)", "Toronto Star (1971-2009)", or "Toronto Star (2010-)" simply choose the year, month, and day from the drop-down menu for the issue you are looking for, or use the search function to find specific keywords. Show less

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https://www.familysearch.org/en/

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Create a free account to access the extensive collection of resources made available by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These resources a...Show more Create a free account to access the extensive collection of resources made available by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These resources are made available to everyone regardless of tradition, culture, or religious affiliation. Note: this website and any accounts created are not affiliated with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. Show less

Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org

How to Find your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website

by McCullough, Dana

Book - 2015

This in-depth user guide shows you how to find your family in the site's databases of more than 3.5 billion names and millions of digitized historical rec...Show more This in-depth user guide shows you how to find your family in the site's databases of more than 3.5 billion names and millions of digitized historical records spanning the globe. Learn how to maximize all of FamilySearch.org's research tools--including hard-to-find features--to extend your family tree in America and the old country. Show less

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How to Use Evernote for Genealogy

A Step-by-step Guide to Organize your Research and Boost your Genealogy Productivity

by Scott, Kerry

Book - 2015

This comprehensive user guide explains how to organize all kinds of genealogy clues--from notes and e-mails to vital records and audio files--so the infor...Show more This comprehensive user guide explains how to organize all kinds of genealogy clues--from notes and e-mails to vital records and audio files--so the information is easily searchable, accessible on any device, and automatically backed up in the cloud. Step-by-step instructions show you how to file research materials, analyze research clues, collaborate with cousins, and share your family history using Evernote's free software. Show less

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