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Genealogy
1. Plan your research
It is very important to carefully plan your work before beginning your research. Begin by interviewing your family in order to find out where your native ancestry comes from.
2. Prepare a family tree
Once you have collected all the necessary information regarding your family, it is a good idea to create a family tree. This tree will become an indispensable tool. You can contact any genealogy society or archive center to obtain examples of family trees.
3. How to proceed
Once you have drawn as much information as possible from your family, you must choose the method in which you will proceed with your research project. If you live near a library or archive center, it is preferable to consult these places first. They have genealogists and research specialists who can help you in your research.
If you are accustomed to the internet, you can use this tool to perform your research. But take note; the information you find on the internet is only a starting point. All data found on the internet must be confirmed with church records or some type of genealogy registry.
4. Where to find this information?
a) In Quebec, a copy of each parish registry exists since the beginning of the colony. In the past, this registry was stored at the court clerk office of each county.
In 1994, the government of Quebec created the Director of Marital Status office who would assume the responsibility of these copies of the parish registries. This is why these registries are currently available on microfilm at each branch of the National Archives of Quebec. Consult the blue pages in your telephone book to find the branch nearest you.
If you cannot visit the National Archives of Quebec, you can arrange for an inter-library loan between the archives and the library in your area.
b) In Ontario, it is a bit more difficult as no place exists that holds all the civil acts since the beginning of the colony. However, you can consult the Ontario Archives in Toronto who will lead you in the right direction.
What is important to remember is that the province of Ontario was successful in indexing the majority of the births, baptisms, marriages and deaths. This index is called Vital Statistics and is also available through inter-library loan. This index is also available with the Mormons.
c) A genealogical society may exist in your region or a research center that can guide you in your research. To find out more, contact a library near you.
d) The Mormons or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are among the best-known genealogists around the world! They were granted permission to scan to microfilm a vast majority of the parish registries of the different religions of the world. They have archive centers called Family Centers, you may consult your telephone directory to find the branch nearest your region. You can also organize inter-library loans by communicating with their head office located in the state of Utah, USA.
e) The National Archives of Canada is the best place to consult federal censuses for Canada as well as the archive records of the Hudson Bay Company. Old parish records for many parishes across Canada can also be found. There are usually many genealogists on site who would be happy to help you in your research. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, they can offer very helpful suggestions.
5. Useful links
Here are a few links that might prove helpful in your research.
www.rootsweb.com
www.ancestry.com
www.anq.gouv.qc.ca
www.cyndislist.com
www.archives.ca
www.sgcf.com
www.sourcesdupasse.com/
Good luck!
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