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Ontario Genealogical Society 12-Book Bundle : Conserving, Preserving, And Restoring Your Heritage / Genealogical Standards Of Evidence / And 10 More - Conserving, Preserving, And Restoring Your Heritage / Genealogical Standards Of Evidence / And 10 More

by Althea Douglas, Brenda Dougall Merriman, David R. Elliott, Jane E. Macnamara, Janice Nickerson, Kenneth Cox, Kennis Kim, Margaret Ann Wilkinson, Marian Press, Susan Smart e Susan Yates

68,36€ + 10% CARD

 For over fifty years, The Ontario Genealogical Society has been working to encourage, bring together, and assist people interested in the pursuit of family history, and the society is recognized as the authority and leader in all aspects of Ontario-related family history research, preservation, and communication. This special twelve-book bundle collects 12 titles that will be a delight and an invaluable resource for genealogical researchers and for people researching their own family histories. The titles range from guides on genealogy and the law, including inheritance, to guides that assist in research and in publishing a family history, to more specific texts that detail research in specific areas such as Irish family history and early Toronto. This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in pursuing genealogical research in Ontario. Includes: <ul> <li>A Better Place</li> <li>A Call to the Colours</li> <li>Conserving, Preserving, and Restoring Your Heritage</li> <li>Crime and Punishment in Upper Canada</li> <li>Education and Ontario Family History</li> <li>Genealogical Standards of Evidence</li> <li>Genealogy and the Law in Canada</li> <li>Inheritance in Ontario</li> <li>Publish Your Family History</li> <li>Researching Your Irish Ancestors at Home and Abroad</li> <li>Time Traveller’s Handbook</li> <li>York’s Sacrifice</li> </ul>
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Inheritance In Ontario : Wills And Other Records For Family Historians - Wills And Other Records For Family Historians

by Jane E. Macnamara

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 A guide to researching your family’s inheritance history in Ontario. Whether your ancestor left hundreds of acres of land, money, or a few modest belongings, the records created when those legacies were distributed can provide valuable clues to family connections, relationships, and just how your ancestors lived.Inheritance in Ontario will help you determine whether your relative’s will was proved in the Court of Probate, surrogate courts, or another court, and navigate the finding aids to locate surviving estate files and other complementary records at the Archives of Ontario, local courthouse or archives, or through FamilySearch.org. Not every Ontario estate was handled by a court, however, and land records, newspapers, and manuscript collections can also help you discover "who got what."
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A Call To The Colours : Tracing Your Canadian Military Ancestors - Tracing Your Canadian Military Ancestors

by Kenneth Cox

9,53€ + 10% CARD

 Beginning in Canadas earliest days, our ancestors were required to perform some form of military service, often as militia. The discovery that an ancestor served during one of the major conflicts in our history is exciting. When you find a family name on a Loyalist muster roll, a Canada General Service Medal with an ancestors name engraved on it, a set of First World War attestation papers, or a box of Second World War medals, you realize that one of your ancestors faced challenging events beyond the scope of ordinary living. There are ways to trace their journeys and thus flesh out a more complete story of the history of your family. A Call to the Colours provides the archival, library, and computer resources that can be employed to explore your familys military history, using items such as old photographs, documents, uniforms, medals, and other militaria to guide the search. The book is generously illustrated with examples of the sorts of artifacts and documents you can find.
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Genealogical Standards Of Evidence : A Guide For Family Historians - A Guide For Family Historians

by Brenda Dougall Merriman

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 Genealogical evidence is the information that allows us to identify an individual, an event in his or her life, or the relationship between individuals. In such a process, we often hear or use words such as evidence, proof, or documentation. Brenda Dougall Merriman takes readers through the genealogical process of research and identification, along the way examining how the genealogical community has developed standards of evidence and documentation, what those standards are, and how they can be applied. As a supplement to courses, workshops, and seminars, this book provides both an in-depth and inexpensive reference, perfect for compiling and checking research notes.
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Genealogy And The Law In Canada

by Margaret Ann Wilkinson

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 Digital records and broad access to the Internet have made it easier for genealogists to gather relevant information from distant sources and to share the information they have gathered. The law, however, remains tied to particular geographic locations. This book discusses how specific laws - access to information, personal data protection, libel, copyright, and regulation of cemeteries - apply to anyone involved in genealogical research in Canada.
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Conserving, Preserving, And Restoring Your Heritage : A Professional'S Advice - A Professional''S Advice

by Kennis Kim

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. Be they documents, photographs, books, or clothing, as custodians of our history, we’re faced with how to maintain these items. Professional conservator Kennis Kim tells us how. Topics discussed include: creating an accession list; the nature of conservation, restoration, and preservation; deciding on display, storage, or using the artifact; common threats such as light, humidity, insects, and rodents; and when to call a professional. Here is all that’s needed to determine what can be done to preserve precious articles for future generations.|Kennis has a master of art conservation from Queen’s University and a master of art history and mater of museum studies from Syracuse University. She has worked for the National Art Gallery, Ottawa; the Museum of Fine Art, Boston; and the Textile Conservation Workshop, South Salem, New York. She lives in Toronto.
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Crime And Punishment In Upper Canada : A Researcher'S Guide - A Researcher''S Guide

by Janice Nickerson

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 Crime and Punishment in Upper Canada provides genealogists and social historians with context and tools to understand the criminal justice system and locate sources on criminal activity and its consequences for the Upper Canada period (17911841) of Ontarios history. Illustrative examples further aid researchers in this era of the provinces past, which is notoriously difficult to investigate due to paucity of records and indexes. An entertaining, educational read, the book features chapters with detailed inventories of available records in federal, provincial, and local repositories; published transcripts and indexes; online transcripts and indices; and suggestions for additional reading. Also included are engravings (jails and courthouses, public hangings, judges), maps (showing the boundaries of districts), charts (for statistics such as frequencies of different kinds of offences), and document examples (court minutes, jail registers, newspaper reports, et cetera), while case studies demonstrate the use and relevance of various records.
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Researching Your Irish Ancestors At Home And Abroad

by David R. Elliott

7,94€ + 10% CARD

 A one-stop guide for people seeking information about their ancestors in Ireland. This book will help all those, no matter where they live, who are searching for ancestors in Ireland. David R. Elliott has taken eight research trips to Ireland on behalf of his clients and has worked in most archival repositories in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Dr. Elliott gives clues to finding your ancestral county, then the parish and townland within the county. He explains how Irish archival centres work and describes how you can flesh out your ancestors lives and what you might find in cemeteries.An experienced genealogist and seasoned traveller, Dr. Elliott gives practical advice on preparing for your trip with tips on travel, driving, accommodation, and meals. Ireland’s unique history is outlined, as well as the impact that religion and politics have had on genealogical research. An annotated bibliography and a review of important websites round out this illustrated guide.

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