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Canadian Genealogy
Dedicated to helping people research their ancestors in Canada. Do you have an area of expertise in Canadian genealogy? Maybe you could offer tips and suggestions to those just starting out.See More
Nova B commented on Paula Stuart-Warren's event Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference for the Nations Genealogists"I hope everyone who gets a chance to attend has a fantastic time!"
Sandra Johnson left a comment for Nova B"Thanks Nova - I appreciate the link.....looks interesting (in spite of all the reading, lol)"
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Medieval English Genealogy
This group is for anyone who has an interest in medieval English genealogy. This period is often overlooked by genealogists but rich resources are available.
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Acadian Genealogy & History
Acadian Genealogy & History as it pertains to the Canadian Maritimes and New England AcadiansSee More
Nova B left a comment for Sandra Johnson"Hi Sandra;
Sorry, I don't live really close, but I thought this link would be of interest to you :-)
http://www.elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca/historic_virtual_tours.htm"
Sandra Johnson left a comment for Nova B"Hello Nova - I noticed your comment on the chat page. Thought I would ask where in Ontario you are as I had ancestors living in Elizabethtown, Leeds County. If you lived close, was wondering if you could tell me about the place, etc. Thanks, Sandra"
Nova B left a comment for Thomas Valley"O.k. next question .... have you checked for Robert as being the middle name?? Sometimes, especially if they're a Jr. or Catholic they used their middle name instead of their Christian one."
Thomas Valley left a comment for Nova B"Yep, I've got World Deluxe. Unfortunately, the only Robert Fitzgerald born around the time of my Robert's birth was in 1838, to a John and Mary Fitzgerald (according to the Drouin). I can't track down this family in the 1852…"
Nova B left a comment for Thomas Valley"Hi Thomas .... have you the World Deluxe Subscription to Ancestry - or the basic?? If you have the World Deluxe Subscription - look in the Quebec Drouin records for Canada .... I'd have done it already and sent you the information, but my…"
Thomas Valley left a comment for Nova B"Thanks for the interest, Nova. As far as I know, it was Quebec. Robert Fitzgerald noted on more than one census that he was born Feb 1839 in Quebec, and Matthew, his brother also noted Quebec, with a dob of Jan 1837.
Family legend says that their…"
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- What surnames are you interested in researching?
- Bonnar, Higgin, McCafferty, Rowe, Gallagher, Sweeney, Hall, Corcoran, Brown, all Acadian names and many more! :-)
- What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
- France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, U.S.A. ++++
- What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
- Advanced Family History Researcher
- If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
- Finding information on families that seem to have disappeared into thin air.
- For what reason did you start genealogy research?
- To make a Family Book for my Dad for his 60th birthday.... it's been my obsession since!
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:10am on July 21, 2009, Sandra Johnson said…
- Thanks Nova - I appreciate the link.....looks interesting (in spite of all the reading, lol)
- At 3:21pm on July 15, 2009, Sandra Johnson said…
- Hello Nova - I noticed your comment on the chat page. Thought I would ask where in Ontario you are as I had ancestors living in Elizabethtown, Leeds County. If you lived close, was wondering if you could tell me about the place, etc. Thanks, Sandra
- At 12:48pm on July 15, 2009, Thomas Valley said…
- Yep, I've got World Deluxe. Unfortunately, the only Robert Fitzgerald born around the time of my Robert's birth was in 1838, to a John and Mary Fitzgerald (according to the Drouin). I can't track down this family in the 1852 transcriptions on automated genealogy, so I don't know if this is a link or not.
My information (unsubstantiated, as it is) has Robert being the son of Robert Fitzgerald and Margaret Regan. I'm willing to believe it's something different if I can actually make a solid connection.
- At 7:38am on July 15, 2009, Thomas Valley said…
- Thanks for the interest, Nova. As far as I know, it was Quebec. Robert Fitzgerald noted on more than one census that he was born Feb 1839 in Quebec, and Matthew, his brother also noted Quebec, with a dob of Jan 1837.
Family legend says that their parents, Robert and Margaret, sailed in from Ireland to settle in Boston. At the bottom of the gangplank, the immigration official told them that their were "too many Irish" and sent them back onto the ship. The ship then steamed for Canada, where they settled. Robert and Matthew were then born there, and eventually traveled down to Illinois, where they settled in McLean county, and each had a herd of children.
I'm an Ancestry subscriber, a member of Q-R, and I've searched the Automated Genealogy site extensively, and I can't seem to track them down in Canada at all. I've also come up short looking for any sort of passenger records.
Anything you might have in the way of help would be greatly appreciated.
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