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Summit of Excellence

This is an excellent virtual conference. There are interesting topics for all levels. See you online!...

A Genealogy Quest

Recently, I went on a genealogy quest to Upper New York State and New York City. The goal of this quest was to seek out records for Henry Titchworth and Mary Jeroleman whose marriage took place on the...

Perseverance Pays Off

FamilySearch kindly reminded me that I should look for Alice Searles, my 3 great aunt. Almost 10 years ago, I researched her parents and their 8 children a few years ago. At the time I was able to...

Hudson Bay Company Records Part 2

“Going to Winnipeg” as the TV commercial said, isn’t necessarily on everyone’s agenda. However, to view the non-digitized Hudson Bay Company records a trip to Winnipeg may be necessary. A small...

Using Hudson Bay Company Records for Genealogy

Journals from almost 500 Hudson Bay Company (HBC) posts can be viewed online. These will be of interest to genealogists with fur trade ancestors, and fur trade enthusiasts and researchers. The...