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RUG

Reunion Users group, a siglet of the Computer Users Sig meets in the
AFHS library the first Tuesday of every month, and will meet at 7pm
on 19 Jan. Please email or phone Mary Arthur with any questions or
suggestions for topics. maryarthur@... - 245 4252.

The imac is back, but please feel free to bring your laptops.

Mary Arthur
Director (Computer Sig)
Alberta Family Histories Society
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Regards

Gordon Lane
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712-16th Ave NW,
Calgary, AB, T2W 0J8

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Subject: Archive CD Books Canada NEWSLETTER V2#9 - 18 January 2006

Archive CD Books Canada NEWSLETTER V2#9 - 18 January 2006

Contents:
1  WELCOME
2  WHAT'S IN THE NEWSLETTER
3  NEW CANADIAN RELEASES (3)
4  COMING SOON
5  NEW RELEASES FROM OTHER PARTNERS
       British Books (4 )
6  NEWS & GOSSIP
7  FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
8  PREVIOUSLY RELEASED BOOKS
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1  WELCOME:
Welcome to the Archive CD Books Canada newsletter and if it isn't too late
let me wish you all a Great New Year and a big hammer for all your "brick
walls."

This newsletter will be published whenever we have enough information to
make it worth your while reading, but that usually means there will be about
one a month.

Remember this Newsletter is published for you so if you think we're missing
something important drop me a line to Malcolm@....

Newsletters work best when they get a good circulation.  We're doing our
best to let people know about it but you could help us along by mentioning
it to your genealogy buddies and generally spreading the word.

All newsletter administration messages should be e-mailed to
Books@...

In the Subject line you may write:
Subscribe
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(to lift the Halt and resume receiving newsletters.)

All previous newsletters may be accessed by logging on to
http://www.ArchiveCDBooks.ca/NewsletterArchive.html

2  WHAT'S IN THE NEWSLETTER:

A total of 7 new title releases in this newsletter.
New releases from Archive CD Books Canada.
New British Books on CD
News, Gossip, and more.

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To find a book on our web site http://www.archivecdbooks.ca take a note of
the catalogue number - or use the "copy" function - go to the web site,
click on the "Search Page" link and enter, or "paste," the number into the
"Product Number" box.  Hit "Search" and then "More" and you will be in a
position to reread the description or to place your order.
Alternatively you can browse through the catalogue using the drop down
headings lists.  We have tried to multi-list books where they correspond to
more than one category but consider the possibility that the subject you are
looking for may be under a related heading.

There is frequently more information about the books available on the web
site than that which is included in the following descriptions.
All prices in $Cdn.

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3  NEW CANADIAN RELEASES:

Well it has been a struggle, but we have just been able to list some of the
CDs from the Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871.  We have listed the CD of
the full directory (CA0192-S) here and on the web site but it will not be
ready to ship for a few days - early next week if all goes well.  The
largest individual parts, the Ontario and Quebec sections, are available
right now.

*  Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory - 1871
CA0192-S:  $60.00
Other than the government's official census this is probably the most
exhaustive single source of information on the inhabitants of "The
Dominion," and the two closely allied but still independent Provinces of
Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland, in this period. In the Preface to the
directory John Lovell, the editor and publisher, sets out the background to
the conception and production of this mammoth work and from this it can be
seen that his objective was to identify as many individuals as possible in
the 6 Provinces. He did, however, appear to limit himself to listing only
the "heads" of families and independent residents such as borders and
roomers. Unlike so many contemporary directories, it includes people from
all "walks" of life so laborers, farmers, tradesmen, merchants,
"professionals," military, clergy, politicians, consuls and even
representatives of the Crown all get "equal billing." Also in the
alphabetically arranged lists are businesses and stores, usually showing the
proprietor or manager as well as the address of the business. Frequently the
business proprietors and managers are also listed in their own homes as
well.
Each listing for individuals gives the full name the occupation(s), the
street address and an indication of the type of residence such as "h"
for house, or "bds" for boards. The "commercial" listings give the name of
the business, the nature of the business, the person to contact and the
street address.
This is an essential resource for anyone researching Eastern and Central
Canada in the late 1800's.
This is an enormous book of in excess of 2,500 pages. In order to make it
more financially accessible to those who are only interested in one or two
provinces we have published our reproduction in individual sections as well
as the whole book.
We are indebted to the Historical Society of Ottawa for kindly loaning us
this early directory so we could reproduce it for you on CD. Please join
with us to thank them for their public spirited generosity in allowing us to
make this rare and valuable book more accessible.
(Note:  This is a truncated description.  See the "More Information"
section on the web site's description of this title for greater detail on
the contents of this book.)


*  Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory - 1871  (Ontario section)
CA0192-O:  $30.00
This CD provides the Ontario alphabetical directory section and the two
general information sections.  The complete directory is available as
product number CA0192-S.  Please see the listing for CA0192-S above for a
full description.  NOTE One Page is missing from the Ontario section of the
original see CA0192-S "More Information" on the web site for a list of the
missing places.


*  Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory - 1871  (Quebec section)
CA0192-Q:  $25.00
This CD provides the Quebec alphabetical directory section and the two
general information sections.  The complete directory is available as
product number CA0192-S.  Please see the listing for CA0192-S above for a
full description.



4  COMING SOON:

Soon now we will be producing the "University of Toronto Roll of Service
1914 to 1918", loaned to us by a friend of the project who has been very
understanding about the delay his book is suffering.

We soon hope to move on to the rare Ottawa Valley history book I mentioned
last month.

We now have the interesting Great War books I mentioned last month, loaned
to us by another friend of the Project, so watch out for these if this is
your period of interest.

All are still looking for our 30 hour days - but now we want to grow some
extra pairs of hands as well.  :-)


5  NEW RELEASES FROM OTHER PARTNERS:
(All prices in $Cdn.)

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BRITISH BOOKS - NEW RELEASES

*  Celebrated Criminal Trials in Scotland 1536-1784
GB1375:  $21.90
Now this one is absolutely fascinating reading!

Treason, Murder,
Tumult, Piracy, Forgery, Incest, Adultery, Fornication, Blasphemy,
Crimes agianst religion and the state, Witchcraft.

Real cases
described in detail.

"ALEXANDER BLAIR, taylor in Currie, was
criminally prosecuted by his Majesty's Advocate for incest. The fact
charged against him was, that he had carnal knowledge of one Catherine
Windrahame, his first wife's half brother's daughter. And being
admonished by the kirk to abstain from this connection, infstead of
yielding obedience, he fled to England with the woman, and there
married her. The jury unanimously found him guilty, and the court
ordained him to be beheaded,"


Work that one out!



*  The Notts. And Derbyshire Notes & Queries Vol. 3 1895
GB0728-3:  $21.90
A superb collection of dozens of articles relating to the two counties.
Fabulous reading. This series of books, starting in 1892, each contain
a series of smaller publications relating to history and genealogy.
They are somewhat like the present day journals of a history society or
family history society. Lots of interest!

Fully bookmarked and
searchable.



*  Annals of Ayr
GB1351:  $21.90
One of those really fascinating books for history and genealogy.


Lots of snippets and details of every-day happenings in Ayr, and
particularly so, because it covers the period from 1560 to 1692.


Wonderful background information for your Scottish family history. Not
only the history, but details of social life in the period.



*  The National Roll of The Great War - Luton & District
GB1359:  $27.80

An excellent book with details of the people from Luton & District
(Includes Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire - St. Albans, Hemel Hempstead,
etc.) who served in the Great War.


Not just soldiers, but also those
with other occupations. Nurses, key factory workers etc.


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6  NEWS & GOSSIP:

If any of you have genealogy related questions of a general nature - or
something specifically related to Archive CD Books - we'd be glad to
publish your question in this newsletter to tap into the enormous fund
of knowledge which I know is out there.


* SPECIALS:
We are still giving away a copy of  "Manners and Rules of Good
Society," CA0009  regularly: $19.00, absolutely free to all new
customers.  This book holds the key to the social code of 100 + years
ago.  A great help in understanding the attitudes and actions of our
ancestors.  Tell your friends NOW because we are talking about stopping
this special.

* SHIPPING CHARGES:
As I'm sure you know the Post Office raised it's rates earlier this
month.  We have held our Packing and Postage rates through the last two
increases but this may be "the straw."  We are "sharpening our pencils"
again because we would like to avoid an increase if we can.

Our shopping cart does still tend to overcharge for multiple orders.
If you are overcharged we will make a rebate against your credit card.
We ONLY want to cover our costs on Postage and Packing.  It's not
another source of income.  If you want to place a larger order - say 6
or more titles - please contact us and well make sure you get the right
shipping charges.

*  IN PERSON APPEARANCES:
Archive CD Books Canada has booked to be a vendor at two Family History
Society shows this spring.  The details are in the next section of the
newsletter.  It is expensive for us to take part in these shows so we
have to be selective, but if you know of a show - say within 500 Km of
Ottawa - which you think we should support don't hesitate to tell us.
We know you like to see what you are buying and we love to come out and
meet you!

7  FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Genealogy and History Research Centre of the Penetanguishene Museum
and Archives is offering a two-part genealogy course for both the
newbie and the experienced family history researcher.  The course will
include how and where to begin, pitfalls of family history research,
sourcing your material, organizing your files, using software,
researching on the Internet (including using a complete subscription to
Ancestry.com) and using the resources and facilities of the Research
centre.
We will show you how to find your way around the shelves and files, use
of computers, microfilm and microfiche readers.  Instruction will also
be provided in the use of the PRDH computer software program with
access to over one million Quebec records.
Special emphasis will be on local families and history but you will
also learn how to research ancestors in the US, Canada or anywhere in
the world.
Limited to 20 participants - registration is required!
Cost: $50 for both sessions, includes a bonus one year membership to
the Museum and use of the Research Centre's facilities (value $30)
Place: Penetanguishene Museum, 13, Burke St., Penetanguishene
Dates: Saturday, February 4th and Saturday, February 11th. Time: 9:30
AM to noon
Instructors: Gwen Patterson, Certified Genealogist and Pam Tessier,
Museum staff
Register: phone the Museum office 705-549-2150 from 9 to 4:30 Monday to
Saturday, 12 to 4:30 Sunday (cash, cheque, Visa or Mastercard accepted)

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The Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be holding
it's annual genealogy conference; GENE-O-RAMA 2006 on 17 - 18 March
2006 at Orleans United Church, 111 Orleans Blvd., Ottawa (Orleans),
Ontario.
For more details and registration go on-line to:
http://www.ogsottawa.on.ca/geneorama/ or e-mail
to:conference@... or write to: GENE-O-RAMA, c/o 6509
Waddion Drive, Greely, ON K4P 1E7
ARCHIVE CD BOOKS CANADA WILL BE SUPPORTING THIS MEETING.

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The British Columbia Genealogical Society presents Ken Aitken, family
history lecturer, in seminar & lecture sessions, in Surrey & Burnaby,
B.C., Canada.
March 24th 2006: evening discussion seminar, "Solving Complex Research
Problems"  &  March 25, 2006: daytime lectures & analysis session:
"Distance Learning"; "Canadian Border Entry Records" & "Evaluating
Birth Marriage & Death Information".
Location of Lectures: Edmonds Centre, 7282 Kingsway (corner of Edmonds
& Kingsway), Burnaby, B.C.
Tickets for non B.C.G.S./affiliate members: $30 Friday evening (limited
seating) & $50 Saturday sessions.  Tickets available in person at
B.C.G.S. meetings or by mail: B.C.G.S.,  P. O. Box 88054, Lansdowne
Mall, Richmond, B.C., Canada  V6X 3T6
For details, including prices for B.C.G.S. & affiliate members, please
see the B.C.G.S. website: www.bcgs.ca or call Susan Snalem 604 273 8209
(Greater Vancouver) or e-mail Eunice Robinson at  eunice@...

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The Ontario Genealogical Society is holding it's annual seminar, "From
Buggy Whips .. to Microchips," between 26 - 28 May, 2006.  It is being
hosted this year by the Durham Region Branch of the OGS and will take
place at Durham College & University campus, 1910 Simcoe Street N.,
Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4Y3.
For full details, program and registration go on-line to:
http://www.ogsseminar.org/index.htm , or call Anne Delong (Registrar)
on 1-905-623-6975
ARCHIVE CD BOOKS CANADA WILL BE SUPPORTING THIS MEETING.

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8 PREVIOUSLY RELEASED BOOKS:
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All our newly released books are listed on our web site in the "New
Releases and Special Offers" page. Go to:
<http://www.archivecdbooks.ca/new.html> for an instant update on our
new products or look through the "New Releases" category in the on-line
catalogue.


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The next meeting of the Celtic SIG is on Wednesday Jan. 25 at 7 PM at
the AFHS library.



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Can someone on the list tell me what years I can get copies of Births and
Marriages in England from the LDS films? Also is there more information in
the Bishop's Transcripts than what is shown on the IGI? Is it worth getting
a film in?
Thanks,
Donna Snyder

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Thanks Ann & Ken for very helpful information - I hadn't planned on this
English branch but somehow climbed out on it - ever had that happen to
you??? I already have a lot of information but want to verify it myself and
my thanks for your help.
Donna Snyder

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            Originated and supported in part by the Historica Foundation, heritage fairs take place in cities and communities all over Canada on the same day. Museums Alberta and the ATA Social Studies Council have organized the program for ten years. This year the Calgary and District Fair will once again be held at City Hall on Saturday, May 6th, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

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Hi All:

I have received the following (abbreviated) from Family Chronicle
Magazine.  Any professional genealogists or serious family historians
interested should reply directly to Victoria.

>From: "Victoria (Family Chronicle/History Magazine)" <victoria@...>
>Subject: Experts Answer II
>
>In our November/December 2004 issue of Family Chronicle, we ran an
>article called the Experts Answer instead of our popular You Wanted
>To Know column. We are planning to another Experts Answer feature
>for our May/June 2006 issue where we have professional genealogists
>and family historians present interesting questions that they have
>handled and -- of course -- the answers, and we'd like your help.
>
>The article, tentatively titled "The Experts Answer II", will
>feature real questions and answers where you have solved a genealogy
>problem for someone. We'd like the questions and answers to have a
>broad appeal.
>
>The deadline for this feature is February 21st. The length of the
>questions and answers can be up to 400 words, and suitable
>illustrations such as photographs or scanned records are welcome. We
>would welcome up to three questions and answers from you.
>
>The feature will make it very clear that the experts are
>professionals and charge for conducting research and readers should
>not use this contact information unless they wish to engage the
>services of a professional.
>
>We feel such a feature will highlight the work of professional
>researchers and may trigger extra business while at the same time
>being a very interesting feature for Family Chronicle readers.
>
>Please send the questions and answers to me.

The usual terms for magazine publication apply and may be obtained by
contacting Victoria directly.


George Lake, Secretary
Brian W. Hutchison Genealogy Scholarship Committee
Calgary Canada

email: scholarship@...
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Is Marlene Knott reading the mailing list? I have some updated Wilkin(s)
family history to share.

Online Ontario Birth & Death registration images are available online with a
new Ancestry.ca subscription. Ontario Marriages are have index but not the
images. Haven't yet compared the online index for Ancestry.ca 1911 Canadian
census for our common relatives with links on the Automated Genealogy pages
for 1911 and 1901. -- Elizabeth Rodier



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Found Father Lacombe in the 1906 census, District 18, Subdistrict #8, page
18, Row 23. Listed as Sancombe, Father in the AFHS index, post office
Pincher Creek.

Requested link to his name in 1901 census. He is already linked to 1911 (at
Midnapore) and Dictionary of Canadian Biography. I don't have any additional
information to help with his family history. -- Elizabeth

----- Original Message -----
From: "william campbell" <wacampbell@...>
To: "AFHS" <dist-gen@...>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
Subject: FAMILY HISTORY - FATHER LACOMBE


> Hi Folks:
>
> We have the following query from the Education Manager at Fort Calgary.
>
> *Over the years I have read that Father Albert Lacombe had a Metis
> ancestor.  Some sources indicate that it was through a blood relative
> but another source said a Metis woman married into the family.*
> *    Do you have any way of finding out more about this?*
> *    Albert Lacombe was born February 28, 1827 in St. Sulpice, Quebec.
> His parents were Albert and Agathe (Duhamel) Lacombe and one article
> says the Native blood came through his grandmother Duhamel.*
> *    Please let me know if this is something you or one of
> your members might be interested in exploring.  There is no urgency for
> an answer.*
>
> *If there is anyone prepared to help her please contact me privately and
> I will give you further details.
>
> Cheers
>
> BILL
> *
>
>



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Found Father Lacombe in the 1906 census, District 18, Subdistrict #8, page
18, Row 23. Listed as Sancombe, Father in the AFHS index, post office
Pincher Creek.

Requested link to his name in 1901 census. He is already linked to 1911 (at
Midnapore) and Dictionary of Canadian Biography. I don't have any additional
information to help with his family history. -- Elizabeth

----- Original Message -----
From: "william campbell"
To: "AFHS"
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
Subject: FAMILY HISTORY - FATHER LACOMBE


> Hi Folks:
>
> We have the following query from the Education Manager at Fort Calgary.
>
> *Over the years I have read that Father Albert Lacombe had a Metis
> ancestor. Some sources indicate that it was through a blood relative
> but another source said a Metis woman married into the family.*> * Do you have any way of finding out more about this?*
> * Albert Lacombe was born February 28, 1827 in St. Sulpice, Quebec.
> His parents were Albert and Agathe (Duhamel) Lacombe and one article
> says the Native blood came through his grandmother Duhamel.*
> * Please let me know if this is something you or one of
> your members might be interested in exploring. There is no urgency for
> an answer.*
>
> *If there is anyone prepared to help her please contact me privately and
> I will give you further details.
>
> Cheers
>
> BILL
> *
>
>



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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dist-gen@... [mailto:owner-dist-gen@...]On Behalf Of william campbell
Sent: January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
To: AFHS
Subject: FAMILY HISTORY - FATHER LACOMBE

Hi Folks:

We have the following query from the Education Manager at Fort Calgary.

Over the years I have read that Father Albert Lacombe had a Metis ancestor.  Some sources indicate that it was through a blood relative but another source said a Metis woman married into the family.

    Do you have any way of finding out more about this?

    Albert Lacombe was born February 28, 1827 in St. Sulpice, Quebec.  His parents were Albert and Agathe (Duhamel) Lacombe and one article says the Native blood came through his grandmother Duhamel.

    Please let me know if this is something you or one of your members might be interested in exploring.  There is no urgency for an answer.

If there is anyone prepared to help her please contact me privately and I will give you further details.

Cheers

BILL

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Hello Elizabeth

A very quick check of the AGS 1901 census index at:

www.agsedm.edmonton.ab.ca/1901census/

Shows:

LACOMBE, Rev Father head Age: 74  Born: 1827 Birth Place: Quebec
District: 202  Sub-District: MacLeod  Sub-District #: v(2)-2
Map Ref: G-11  Film Number: T-6551  Page: 1  Line: 1

Ian Holmes
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"E.Rodier" wrote:
>
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>
> Found Father Lacombe in the 1906 census, District 18, Subdistrict #8, page
> 18, Row 23. Listed as Sancombe, Father in the AFHS index, post office
> Pincher Creek.
>
> Requested link to his name in 1901 census. He is already linked to 1911 (at
> Midnapore) and Dictionary of Canadian Biography. I don't have any additional
> information to help with his family history. -- Elizabeth
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "william campbell" <wacampbell@...>
> To: "AFHS" <dist-gen@...>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
> Subject: FAMILY HISTORY - FATHER LACOMBE
>
> > Hi Folks:
> >
> > We have the following query from the Education Manager at Fort Calgary.
> >
> > *Over the years I have read that Father Albert Lacombe had a Metis
> > ancestor.  Some sources indicate that it was through a blood relative
> > but another source said a Metis woman married into the family.*
> > *    Do you have any way of finding out more about this?*
> > *    Albert Lacombe was born February 28, 1827 in St. Sulpice, Quebec.
> > His parents were Albert and Agathe (Duhamel) Lacombe and one article
> > says the Native blood came through his grandmother Duhamel.*
> > *    Please let me know if this is something you or one of
> > your members might be interested in exploring.  There is no urgency for
> > an answer.*
> >
> > *If there is anyone prepared to help her please contact me privately and
> > I will give you further details.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > BILL
> > *
> >
> >
>
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca
>
> http://www.family-roots.ca

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For a friend, I'm trying to unearth info from Newcastle on Tyne for families:  Sanderson & Patterson.  Information is incredibly limited - the two individuals (born 1913 and 1911 respectively) left Newcastle apparently in 1930s or 40s for South Africa and severed all ties.  The two died in the last decade, were not buried by family and left no obituaries.  The estate matters are in the hands of lawyers who aren't budging. There is one son, but he's remarkably unable to provide documentation because of many international moves that have resulted in paperwork being lost or discarded.

Anyway, I'm simply looking for good recommendations for Newcastle resources.  It seems to be situated in a "ceremonial" county of Wear & Tyne and I think the actual county is North Umberland.  Can anyone confirm?

Familysearch.org, Free bmd, and World GenWeb have not been especially forthcoming. 

Other ideas?

Judii Rempel in Gambia
rempel@...

The New York Times has an interesting article: http://www.nytimes.com/
2006/01/28/technology/28online.ready.html?_r=1&th&emc=th , which if
you want to read, you must register (or already be registered, which
I am - I am only mildly paranoid about privacy).

It gives a couple of links with suggestions on how to limit our
vulnarability, one to Wired, and one to search engine watch, that I
could not find.


Mary Arthur
Director (Computer Sig)
Alberta Family Histories Society
http://www.afhs.ab.ca


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Hello all,

It looks like the MB vital records site has been updated.

http://web2.gov.mb.ca/cca/vital/Query.php

Linda Holdaway

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Does anyone have a copy of 200 Remarkable Alberta Womenby Kay Sanderson ? If
so would you be willing to do a look-up for
       Steve as outlined below?  If someone can do this please let me know
       so I will know that his query has been answered.  Thanks,
       Linda Murray


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From: "Steve Branting" <SBranting@...>
To: <secretary@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: Eleanor M. Vogelsong


> In our cemetery research, we have come across the grave of Eleanor
> Mountifield Vogelsong.
> I notice that she is listed at your website:
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/abwomen.html
> Can you supply any information about her?
>
> Steven Branting
> Consultant, Gifted & Innovative Programs
> Independent School District 1
> 1213 16th Street
> Lewiston ID 83501
> (fax) 208.748.3349
> http://www.lewiston.k12.id.us/staff/sbranting/LC1/index.htm
>
> .....................................
> If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would
> be so simple that we couldn't.
>


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Hi Steve and all who may be interested,

All the bios in this book are available at
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=4379 by searching for the surname in the
search field or by selecting a page number.

Eleanor Mountifield Vogelsong is on page 67 - see
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/viewpage.asp?ID=917838&size=2

Perhaps AFHS could put a link to the main page http://www.ourroots.ca/e/ as
this site contains many other local Alberta histories - all searchable. For
example, my family is described in "Days before yesterday : History of Rocky
Mountain House district".

To search, you need to know the surname of the person or family. Given names
are not usually searchable.

Xenia Stanford (president@...)
A.G.E. Ancestree Genealogical Enterprises
Local genealogy book sales, professional research & writing:
http://www.knowmap.com/age/ <http://www.knowmap.com/age/>
Column: "Nos Racines Francaise" http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette
<http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette>
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Phone: (403) 295-3490; Fax: (403) 274-0564




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Does anyone have a copy of 200 Remarkable Alberta Womenby Kay Sanderson ? If
so would you be willing to do a look-up for
       Steve as outlined below?  If someone can do this please let me know
       so I will know that his query has been answered.  Thanks,
       Linda Murray


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Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: Eleanor M. Vogelsong


> In our cemetery research, we have come across the grave of Eleanor
> Mountifield Vogelsong.
> I notice that she is listed at your website:
> http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/abwomen.html
> Can you supply any information about her?
>
> Steven Branting
> Consultant, Gifted & Innovative Programs
> Independent School District 1
> 1213 16th Street
> Lewiston ID 83501
> (fax) 208.748.3349
> http://www.lewiston.k12.id.us/staff/sbranting/LC1/index.htm
>
> .....................................
> If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would
> be so simple that we couldn't.
>


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Date: Thursday, February 2, 2006 0:19 am
Subject: Irish Origins News - Census Data now available on
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> Irish origins News: Dublin City Census 1901 - Rotunda Ward and
> Census of Elphin 1749 www.irishorigins.com
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> Two important Irish datasets are now available for searching on
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> - Irish Language - whether the person spoke Irish
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Hi all:

The next meeting of the Computer SIG will be held 11 Feb 06, in the
Scout Room of the LDS Calgary Family History Centre, 17 Ave. & 19A St.
SW.  The "Beginners Session" begins at 9:30 AM.  The "Main Session
begins at 10:30 AM.  The topic will be: "Internet Genealogy" - Speaker:
Judi Lee (past director of the FHC).  Please use east entrance.

Judi has given the talk many times before and it has always been well
received.  This topic could be of interested to others members beside
the Computer SIG.  You are all cordially invited to attend.

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Does anyone have a recommended utility or freeware that would automatically rename a large set of files?  I've got about 1000 tif files that need to have filenames changed.  Extensions are okay, but the name portion contains capitalization, punctuation & spaces as well as a sequence number.  I need them to be solely the sequence number so that I can get them online (punctuation and caps and spaces can behave irregularly online; also the filestructure is deep enough that I'm trying to reduce the length of the filename).

I have a tool that can convert all from tif to gif or jpg or ..., but doesn't handle the name well.

Thanks!

Judii Rempel

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