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No. 1 - September 1988
School Days at New Erin This account, is found in Gerry Rogers Book History of the Chateauguay Valley. Ellen McCarthy recalls her days as a student in a small country school at the turn of this century. Many names of the residents of this part of the Chateauguay Valley are listed, teachers, students, parents and successful friends and neighbours.
The Somerville Diary 1833-1963 This excerpt, also from Gerry's book records the many contributions made to the political life of the Valley by one family the Somervilles--included are the modes and cost of travel.
Tieing Your Family To History Did you want to know what was happening in the world of your English ancestors? Charts (5) are available from a firm in Coventry, England listing-Politicians and Social events, Wars and Battles, Inventions and People of Influence, Religious Event, Civil Events, European Events and World Events. A chart might add much to the understanding of your family background.
Hudson's Bay Company Archives The Bay is celebrating it's 325th Anniversary. This article indicates where you may find information for that fur-trader you have been looking for.
Sources A notation of the acquisition by the Salle Gagnon of the micro-filmed Quebec Marriage
Index 1926-1985. A valuable research Source.
No. 2 - December 1988
Lewis McKay's Recollections of 1812 published in the Huntingdon Gleaner Oct. 21, 1902 recalls the days of the War of !812-14 by an active participant. The techniques of recruiting and equipping the army are certainly interesting. This soldier was involved in the battles of Queenston Heights, Lundy's Lane and the aftermath of Chateauguay.
The Notman Photographic Archives. 400,000 photographs and other supporting material-letters, notes, books, office and family records cover the 80 years the Notman family business. All facets of Canadian Life are included in this fabulous recorded collection. A cross index file of all sitters makes it possible to trace and identify any NOTMAN photograph. Many socially conscious modern photographers have donated photos of Canadian life into the 1970's-80's.
Strays Six and one half pages of names found in cemeteries in British-Columbia. The strays, are people who were born in Quebec and died in B.C.. The name, marriage status, place and date of birth and age are included.
No. 3 - March 1989
Tracing a Family Tree and Other Obsessions. Marion Gates Waddell with other family members
has recorded the Gates family of Nova Scotia. With the work of another relative to show the way,
the Gates family researchers suffered many of the problems inherent in Genealogy. The settlement
of so much of early Canada was involved with the settlement of disbanded soldiers. The records
can be helpful and frustrating at the same time.
No. 4 - June 1989
Pays De L'Erable. La Corporation Culturelle De Frampton operates a tour of the Protestant Churches in the Townships from June 1st to Oct. 15th. Would you like to join the circuit preacher on his rounds?
Maps. A list of maps available in the Society/s Library. Names and places change you may find that village that is no longer on today's maps.
The Valley of the Chaudiere. Eva Taylor recalls the contributions of English Settlers to the "Beauce" Region of southern Quebec- the Fief of Cumberland and St. Paul's Anglican Church.
Beauce County, Inverness, Leeds, Megantic, Frampton. The Corporation Touristique d'Inverness has compiled much information regarding the English,Irish and Scots communities in this region. Histories with pictures are available through this Corporation.
Royal Hospital Chelsea Soldiers Documents. James Hay brings to our attention the acquisition of micro-film copies of portions of the Public Record Office's record group War Office 97 by the National Archives of Canada. He lists the Regiments included from 1760-1854, 1855-1872 and 1873-1882. If your ancestor was a British or Canadian soldier you might get lucky. It is worth a look.
No. 1 - September 1989
Family and Community History Within a Folklore Perspective by Anne-Marie Poulin. In 1986 Anne Marie was a member of team of 6 folklore students from Laval University who studied the Anglican community of St. Edouard de Frampton. The study concerned the 150 year presence of a small Anglican community which made a lasting contribution to the development of this area of Quebec. A booklet entitled Christ Church in Frampton -An Anglican Heritage was published. A condensed English version has been donated to the Society Library by La Corporation culturell de Frampton.
Lake St. Louis Old and New by Desire Girouard. This is an extract of Plan Terrier, Ile De Montreal, March 1893. Land grants do provide much information about the land and the people who were involved with land transactions. If you have any connection with Lachine you will find many interesting names and a plot map.
No. 2 - December 1989
Fraser Ancestors by Brenda Merriam. One of many articles written by this author. She narrates her struggle to find the origin of her Fraser ancestors, in the St. Andrew's area of Argenteuil County, Quebec and Scotland.
Land Grants from Dorval to St.Annes Desie Girouard provides the initial grants (1667) information for this area of Montreal Island. The Terrier, the Cadastre number, the first Grantees and the Subsequent Proprietor and a Sketch map of the area is included.
Quebec Ship Passengers 1817-18 We are always optimistic about finding the year or day that our ancestors arrived in North America. This is a one page presentation.
No. 3 - March 1990
1989 Q.F.H.S. Autumn Excursion Mark Boundy records the guided tour taken by six members of the Society in the Fall of 1989 through the Eastern Townships and the Beauce Regions of Quebec. The opportunity to meet descendants off the original settlers and the descriptions of the difficulties of early (1810) road construction underlines the difficulties faced in opening a new land for settlement. Members with Township ancestors will find this account of interest.
Copying Old Photos Old photos add much to our background knowledge of the people, times and places of our ancestors. A major difficulty is the fragile and fading condition of the original photos. Aubrey F. Kyte presents in detail the photographic techniques involved with copying old photos. He provides practical instructions in "how to" successfully accomplish the task at home.
Catholic Marriages in Montreal During the Period 1851-1899 Gary Schroder has listed marriages in this time frame for selected surnames, Boyle, Carmody, Davis, Davey and Doherty. The listings are by gender and years. A great aid for members researching these names.
Quebec Ship Passengers 1817-1818. This is a continuation of the passenger ship lists from the Quebec Gazette beginning with the surnames beginning with Jackson - McPherson.
No. 4 - June 1990
The Montreal Branch of the Quebec National Archives A brief summary of genealogical and historical material available for research. It is a long list and well worth reading.
Would You Like to See My Etchings A delightful true story of the scratching of a name into a glass window pane.
Index of Register of Marriages, Burials & Baptisms Rev. Daniel Blake of the Methodist Church,
Fitch Bay, St. Francis District recorded the vital statistics of Methodists in this area. The material
is organized by Marriages and Burials in alpha order. Material includes name, place, township,
date and witnesses.
No.1 - September 1990
Non-Francophone Members of the Canadian Voltigeurs During the War of 1812 Luc Lepine, a historian at the Mullins St. branch of the National Archives of Quebec, establishes a list, with some personal details, of 23 officers and 200 men of this Canadian regiment which was involved in 10 battles during the War of 1812. A Bibliography is included in this valuable presentation.
Headstone Hobby Sparked By Argenteuil Ancestors Pamela Moss tells the story of Jean Gunn Mott's search for a family connection with Sir John A. Macdonald. Jean has searched and recorded most of the small cemeteries in Argenteuil County. She has performed a valuable service for the. Q.F.H.S. but she still hasn't made the connection to Macdonald. Keep trying Jean.
The Salle Gagnon of the Montreal Municipal Library. Gary Schroder provides a list of the large amount of material available at this Library (Quebec marriage Indexes by Loiselle and Rivest, --List of the genealogies deposited in the Library of Congress in Washington,--portions of the Soundex system for persons crossing the Canadian border into the U.S.A. -- ship lists for the port of Montreal). This is a must for anyone who has not taken advantage of this local resource. Gary includes Library hours & phone number.
The History of Stanstead County, Province of Quebec and History of the Eastern Townships, Province of Quebec. These two books are reviewed by a member, Joanne Close. If you are looking for information about Stanstead and the Townships both of these books are in our Library.
No. 2 - December 1990
Scottish Family History by David Moody Alan Alderson a member, is very knowledgeable about Scottish settlement in western Quebec and eastern Ontario. He remarks upon the book's overriding theme, the history of the family and its evolution from the time of the clans until the present day.
James Prendergast of Clarendon. The Prendergasts were innkeepers, outside of Paris on the road leading to Germany, at the time of the Norman Conquest. Early family members migrated to England then Ireland and eventually Canada. James arrived in Canada as a soldier in 1805. He advanced to Sergeant, Quarter-master Sergeant and received his commission in time for the War of 1812. He was very active and received a "Mention in Dispatches". He returned to Ireland at the end of the War only to return in the 1820's.
1851 Census partial Index St. Andrew's, Argenteuil Co. Quebec.A partial list of the people living in St. Andrew's in 1851. Always a help when the names are clearly printed.
No. 3 - March 1991
Mary Jerrard Newberry's Account of the Shipwreck. Patrick Campbell's Great Aunt writes of shipwreck on her journey to the New World. An individual view of high adventure or utter terror.
A Research Trip To Salt Lake City. Lois S. Baker, relates her five day stay in Salt Lake City to research materials in the Latter Day Saints Family History Library. She is very practical in her advice, as to accommodations and the lay-out of the Library itself. Addresses and phone numbers are included.
Cemetery Lists from the Richmond, Quebec area. Ray Woods and George Skilling gave the Q.F.H.S. a copy of fifty cemetery records for this area. A valuable tool for researchers not familiar with the area.
No. 4 - June 1991
It Pays To Advertise. Barb Winn writes of her positive experience following the forwarding of family research to The Latter Day Saints Family Register. Having completed and sent the appropriate forms Barb was pleasantly surprised to be contacted by a relative she didn't know with information that Barb did not have.
Letters From The Front. Those of us who grew-up in the war years were often confronted with censorship of military mail. Doug Cooke relates the material readily available in the newspapers during the First War. Doug's Uncle was captured in the early days and his correspondence with his mother and family was published in the local paper.
Gaspesian British Heritage Centre. The Cascapedia Bay Loyalist Village Corporation was founded in 1984. Members with or without a Gaspesian Loyalist background will find an interesting and historic place near New Richmond.
Shefford Anglican Church - 1823.
Births and Marriages conducted by Rev. Richard Whitwell. Names of parents and witnesses.
No. 1 - September 1991
Historical Background of Henry Pyle's Migration to Quebec in 1817. Whenever an Irish genealogy seminar is advertised the response is immediate and heavy. A tremendous number of our ancestors were from Ireland. Edward O. Jess provides an essential historical perspective for our understanding of the conditions which created the mass migrations (1815-17-31-32-47) of Irish-born people. Social and trade conditions were the major driving forces in providing escape from very difficult conditions. Religion played only a small part. The timber trade and subsidies, for human cargo to fill the timber ships on their return trip to North America, made Quebec the cheapest destination in the New World. If you have Irish ancestors this is a must read.
Where Have all the Donohues Gone? Gary Schroder searched for his Donohues' in Montreal in
the 1860's 70's. His search reinforces some of the opinions of Edward Joss. Families came to
Quebec as a way out of Ireland and then moved on to other North American venues. These two
presentations really go hand in hand.
No. 2 - December 1991
The Family Legends and Names that Change. Basic truths in genealogical research as written by Jim Hay. Family stories and name changes are part and parcel of family research, particularly in families of mixed ancestry. Jim gives a number of examples which informs us to be wary in making assumptions of family names and backgrounds.
Roots in Quebec The first publication of the program for the first English Language Conference in Quebec On Genealogy and Family History was included in this edition.
A List of Microfilm and Microfiche Holdings of the Quebec Family History Society as of
January 1, 1989. A valuable alphabetical index of materials in our Library provides a very quick
method of finding church records, City Directories, City of Montreal Atlases, Ontario County
Atlases and much more. Have you used these valuable aids??
No. 3 - March 1992
The Settlement of the Chateauguay Valley. Gerry Rogers is an expert on the history and people of the Chateauguay Valley. Gerry's presentation is a very fine description of the families who have made their homes in this area of our Province. From 1650 to the present day Gerry provides the names of the families who settled South and West of Montreal. A map is included.
Savage Family Reunion. A one page description of the movements of John Savage, Huguenot - United Empire Loyalist and his descendants (many family surnames are listed) announced a Savage family reunion in Shefford County.
Finding Mary Allaire. John B. McLoughlin, the result of three cultures, Scotch, French and Metis, recounts his various research opportunities. A soldier in Wolfe"s army on Ile d'Orleans meets, marries and settles in the Beauport area. Credits for research assistance is listed.
Historical Record of the Posterity of William Black. The history of this family, 1775-1959 is in the hands of Mr. K.B. Matheson (Q.F.H.S. member). Sources include muster roles, clergy lists, hearthmoney roles, history of the Newtonstewart Stewart's, etc. There are 1600 names in total.
The Genealogical Agency of AROS Co. Ltd. (The Archives of Russia) If you have a Russian relative this could be of interest to you.
No. 4 - June 1992
Roots in Quebec. The Conference was held at McGill University and the final program was printed in this issue.
The Peripatetic Genealogist in Ulster. Pat Campbell writes of his modern day adventures travelling in Ulster to find his relatives. Pat describes - places of interest as well as places to find information. A delightful piece of writing.
Cartography for Genealogy Jean Marc Garant, a cartographer and Q.F.H.S. member, discusses the role of the cartographer and the land surveyor in the development of the seignories in New France and Quebec. The 1702 map of the Island of Montreal produced for the Sulpicians contains the names of the censitaires even though the names are often mis-spelled. We can only regret that there were not more maps produced and retained.
The Sherbrooke Branch of the Archives Nationales du Quebec. Gary Schroder introduces us to one of nine regional branches of the Archives. This branch is responsible to collect and preserve the historical materials for the judicial district of Bedford, St. Francois and Megantic covering the counties of Mississquoi, Brome, Shefford, Richmond, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Compton, Wolfe and Megantic. Notarial records up to circa 1921, Card Index to Coroner's Reports, Archives City of Sherbrooke, records of Civil and Criminal Courts from 1823.
Presence of the Officers of the Canadian Voltigeurs. Luc Lepin has written another fine article on the men involved in the War of !812. This time he has researched the officers and provides invaluable personal material, name, rank, enlistment period and regiment. Some of the battles were Salmon River, Sackett's Harbour, Chateauguay, Chrysler's Farm, Missisquoi Bay, Lacolle and Cape Vincent. Luc as usual provides a bibliography.
No. 1 - September 1992
Pioneer Mill Sites in the Chateauguay Valley. Gerry Rogers contributes another well organized article on the life and times of the Chateauguay Valley. Names, places and types of mills are recorded and indicate the financial and family developments of this important farm area south-west of Montreal.
The Royal William. Nora Bernier writes of this Canadian success story. Her great-great-grandfather, George Black, laid the keel of the Royal William at his Quebec City shipyard in the fall of 1830. The ship left Pictou, Nova Scotia Aug.18 1833 and arrived at Cowes, England, 25 days later. Controversy, as to the full journey under steam was settled in 1891.
Roots in Quebec-1992. A summary of the success of the first English International Genealogical Conference held in Quebec.
Discovering an Ancestor: William Trenholm. The use of Memorial Inscriptions, leads to the discovery of the life and times of a pioneer who had a village named after him, Trenholmville, near Kingsey in the Eastern Townships. The author makes use of the National Archives in Ottawa, and the I.G.I. to lead him back to family records in England. An interesting trail.
Genealogy of Etienne Rose & Mary Burt. The drive to seek better living conditions and a better way of life is recorded in this article by Theresa Rose of Vernon, Texas. The Rose family moved from Montreal to Detroit in 1830 and were involved in the timber and shipping business of Michigan.
William Smith & Catherine "Black" of Gaspe. The difficulty associated with misspelled and
mispronounced surnames is the key to this short article on the Smith's of the Gaspe involving the
Black or Blake names.
No. 2 - December 1992
Gross Ile - Subject of Controversy. This island, just below Quebec City, was the quarantine station for the many ships carrying passengers to North America. Marianna O'Gallagher, has led the fight to keep the plight and memory of the Irish immigrants, in the forefront of a proposal for a Federal Park on the Island.
Place Name Trivia. Pennie Redmile reminds us of the very local nature of much of our research. Many areas with map reference names are not the only sites with that name. Beech Ridge can be found in the Chateauguay Valley while the locals of St. Andrew's East have an entirely different place in mind. Many present place names have replaced the original settlement names. So be careful, there maybe a reference to Scotland that may lead you far away from the British Isles to Southern Ontario.
Information, Privacy & Cemetery Records. The Charters of Rights and Freedom has changed the manner in which disclosure of information maybe made available. There is a Privacy Act and an Access to Information Act. Hugh Banfill looks at this legislation and the way genealogists are assisted or curtailed in their efforts to delve into public records.
Horrors! My Wife is My Cousin. David Cooke writes of his research into Quebec records and the problem of name changes due to nationality. One of his French relations named Langlois actually had been a Langlais. His name had been Sargent before he was captured in one of the French raids into New England. He stayed in Quebec and somewhere along the line Langlais was added and then changed to Langlois.
Descendants of John Toohy & Rose O'Connor. This is the story of a family, its growth in Quebec and its association with the Grand Trunk, C.N.R. Montreal and the West. There is much detail of individual family members, one of whom may have been the Ralph Toohey of the 1948 Grey Cup champions, the Montreal Alouettes.
Statistical Returns of Marriages & Death. An important look at where to find living family members. An important source is the Quebec Statistical Returns of Birth, Marriage and Death which begin in 1926. Births are not open to the public but marriages and death are available. In addition, a reference is made regarding the 1881 Census for the British Isles.
No. 3 - March 1993
The Mohawks of Quebec. The closing of the Mercier Bridge brought the natives of Oka and
Kahnawake into the public eye as never before. Gerry Rogers traces the early years of Mohawk
settlement along both sides of the St. Lawrence. The names of Gill, Williams, Rice, Tarbell, Hill,
Stacey, Jacobs, McGregor etc. indicate the number of settlers children who became part of the
Mohawk by adoption.
Ancestral Notes From The War of 1812. Luc Lepine is an authority on the Quebec participants in
the War of 1812. He is seeking to identify every militiamen who enlisted in the militia of Lower
Canada. He includes some names of the six Select Embodied Militia Battalions.
What Were My Ancestors Worth?. How much does it cost to keep your family for one year? What did it cost your Grandfather to keep his family. Was he wealthy or poor? Tim Wilcock, of the West Surrey Family History Society has made available a Table of Price Indices 1830-1992 starting with 1830 and a base of 100 until 1992 when the base has become 3487. A bequest of 10 pounds in 1830 becomes 348.7 pounds. Interesting!!
Knight's End. A short item --- somehow not quiet divorced from the article above. Mr. Knight had financial difficulties and unfortunately jumped into the St. Lawrence River at Quebec City.
My Montreal Roots. A concise presentation, by Robert Wilkins, regarding the settlement of his grandparents and the development of their family in the Montreal area.
A Model To Follow - The Anglo-Protestants of Megantic County, Repertory of Births, Marriages
and Burials 1826-1991, by the Thedford Mines, Societe genealogique de la region de l'Amiante,
1992, XLV + 708 pages Illustrated. This book has been assembled by a French Society because
the work needed to be done. The work is meticulous and contains much more than just the bare
facts. Guy W. Richard & Renald Lessard are to be congratulated.
No. 4 June 1993
Name Patterns in England Before 1850. Sheila James, presents an excellent discussion of the use of Christian names and the pitfalls involved. Variations of spelling, nick-names, use of second names rather than first names etc. The use of family common names through succeeding generations can be significant or totally useless. In addition, she indicates the years when particular names entered common usage. HELPFUL.
The Historical Society of Argenteuil County. The history of the North shore of the Ottawa River dates back to the days of Champlain and Dollard des Ormeaux. John Leggitt and Elizabeth Wales introduce us to the Society and the Museum on the banks of the Ottawa at Carillon
History of the Houde Lineage. This article is more than a presentation regarding the Houde
family; when Louis Houde died at the age of 95 in 1712 he had 75 grand-children and 31
grandsons. It contains much valuable information regarding the development of family names in
France.
In the 9th Century almost all baptismal names were Germanic in half of northern France.
Military Marriages of Enlisted Men. We seldom have the opportunity to find information about enlisted men in the early military records. Gary Schroder has listed the names of 159 soldiers who were married between 1760 and 1850 in Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Montreal.
No. 1 - September 1993
Brothers of Hockey. Little Men of Iron how that title strikes us. It doesn't refer to iron workers but applies to the M.A.A.A. hockey teams at the turn of the 20th. Century. An interesting read for hockey fans about one family's contribution to the history of Montreal and Canadian hockey.
Cowansville, Que.,Congregational Church. The registers of births, marriages and deaths for the years 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1889, 1898 and 1899. A valuable compilation of data.
Preserving Our Cemeteries. Memorial Inscriptions are of great importance to genealogists. Hugh
Banfill writes of the difficulties in preserving this part of our heritage. The formation of the
Megantic-Compton Cemetery and Church Association has been formed to acknowledge the
existence of old burial grounds with a cairn, and a plaque containing the names of the person interred.
Marriages of Some Lower Canada (Quebec) Residents in Ottawa. Barbara Winn brings to our
attention that many marriages took place in the Ottawa area of persons who are listed as living in
Quebec. The list covers the years 1816-1853.
No. 2 - December 1993
Journey To a Different Mayo. 130 miles from Montreal is Mayo, a small community near Buckingham. Since 1956, St. Malachy's Church and Our Lady of Knock Shrine are the site each year of a pilgrimage; the year a young Irish immigrant was killed in an industrial accident and was buried in a donated grave. An interesting tale.
The 50th Anniversary Convention of the Societe Genealogique Canadienne Francaise . Hugh Banfill reports on his attendance at the four English language sessions of this Convention. In 1663, there were only 9 single women aged 20-35 for 1293 single men of all ages in the entire colony of New France. 87% of the Filles du Roi came from the Protestant area of France. In 1627, the Jesuits were protesting that there were too many Protestants in the colony. Samuel de Champlain and his wife were Huguenots. An interesting presentation.
Finding William McKenzie. Gerald W. McKenzie uses Drouin, Tanguay, Jette, and Talbot repertoires to trace his French-Canadian roots while searching for William McKenzie in the Eastern U.S.A.. He returns to Riviere-du-Loup where he discovers an involved and intriguing story.
No. 3 - March 1994
Vital Statistics-1900 Onwards & The New Civil Code of Quebec. The QUEBEC CIVIL CODE changed Jan. 1st. 1994. Access to Civil Records is now restricted to two offices. A certificate is only available to a person who has the legal right to the certificate. Genealogical curiosity is not enough. If you wish to acquire certificates read this article before applying.
A Few Thoughts on Researching Your Protestant Roots in the Quebec Civil Church Registers. Marlene Simmons' presentation on this topic should be thoroughly digested before plunging into Quebec Civil Church Records. This is an excellent article listing the pitfalls to be avoided. It will save you time and frustration.
Why Would Quebecers Turn Up in Australia?. The power of the press; Pennie Redmile recounts the story of a comment sent to a Melbourne newspaper. The response produced information about a Canadian family that left Chambly, Que. in the 1850's and settled in Australia.
The Australian Imperial Force Project. Access is now available to information re. members of the
the First World War military services. A database that includes comprehensive data on 332,000
men and women; Embarkations, Decorations, Rolls of Honour and post war deaths. A very handy
tool if you have Australian family connections.
No. 4 - June 1994
Canadian Vermont Veterans of the Civil War. Marlene Simmons has culled from the REVISED ROSTER OF VERMONT VOLUNTEERS the names and particulars of men who gave a Canadian address upon enlistment in the U.S. Army or Navy from 1861-1866. The list includes name, place, religion, date of muster in and muster out, promotion, wounds etc.
William Brunton. A Presbyterian minister served Lachine 1822-1824 and Lachute 1825-1839 Congregations. He was involved in the early development of Lachute and St. Andrews East. Family members lived in Lachute for a number of years after his death.
English Marriage Laws and Customs. Genealogists need to know as much as possible about the Laws and Customs governing the action of their ancestors. Michael Childs of Bishops' University has written a very detailed article on such laws in England. A must read for all English researchers.
No. 1 - September 1994
Church registers in the Province Quebec. Daniel Parker writes from Toronto praising Marlene Simmons' "A Few Thoughts on Researching Your Protestant Roots in the Quebec Civil Registers" Volume 16 No 3. He adds some of his own experiences in dealing with the Civil Registers.
Canadian Genealogy and Regimental Histories of the American Civil War. Marlene Simmons continues to delve into libraries in Northern Vermont and has uncovered the histories of the 10th and 13th Regiments of Volunteers. If you have any possibility of a relative being a soldier in one of these Regiments you must read this material.
Finding Origins of Early Quebec Settlers. Nora Bernier relates her story of researching Quebec City records, in the early 1800's for the Walsh, Black, Gilley and Baldwin families using notarial wills, newspaper files and the records for St. Matthew's and Mt. Hermon Cemeteries.
My Experiences With Ontario Vital Statistic Searches. Ron Cox has much to offer the reader wishing to start research in Ontario. His own search involves finding (a) information on a specific event for an individual and (b) to try and reconstruct a family. He indicates how to complete a request for information from Salt Lake using forms available in the Office. (Inter-library loans maybe made direct with Ontario Archives).
The Story of a Dark Plot Revisited. Temperance in the late 1800's in the Townships leads to a murder attempt on a Temperance Crusader. An actual murder attempt took place 100 years ago.
No. 2 - December 1994
Scotland and France. These two countries have many years of diplomatic and military alliance. This article indicates there was another strong connection extending over a much longer period through the religious orders in both countries. French was the language of the Scottish court for many years. Interesting insights.
Some Quebec City History. A visit to the home of Sir Walter Scott in Melrose Scotland, prompted Allison and Ted Irwin to correct an error in the Scott family tree indicating that Thomas Scott, brother of Sir Walter, was buried in Montreal. Their correction leads to a short discussion of St. Matthew's Church, Quebec City.
No. 3 - March 1995
The Abolition of the Seigneurial System. An excellent presentation regarding the change from the Seigneurial to the free tenure of land. This very thorny question had been a long standing bone of contention. The history and the personalities are very well sketched with an outcome "which was so satisfactory to the contending parties, that what had theretofore, been a burning question in the public life of the province, disappeared from public discussion".
Weather and Emigration. A short discussion of the part weather may play in movement of large numbers of people from one place to another.
The Seigneuries of Missisquoi. Another well written reprint from the Missisquoi County Historical Society. The system was transported from France to New France and is the basis for the development of settlement in Quebec.
Did You Know That. Ron Cox has written an interesting essay on the arrival of the only subsidised
emigration from Ireland to Canada, 29 July 1818. It is a description of the actual progress by ship
and flat-bottom boats to the area of settlement on the Thames River near London, Ont.
No. 4 - June 1995
A Genealogical Research. There are outside Quebec, in Canada and the United States, more descendants of the first French settlers of the St. Lawrence Valley than there are in the Province of Quebec today. Robert Chartrand, of Ottawa, recounts a search which started with a request for information from a sailor on a U.S. warship in the Mediterranean.
The Internet and All That Jazz. Ron Cox does not believe that we should all jump on the Internet band-wagon. Ron points out the way that the Internet started, where it is now and where it seems to be going.