Where is the 1921 Census?
Where is the 1921 Census of Canada? On June 4, 2013, it was supposed to “be available to researchers in the next few weeks.” It’s July 12, 2013. That’s more than a “few” weeks.
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How tall was Denis Killeen?
How tall was my 3x-great-grandfather Denis Killeen (1786-1850)? According to his record of service, he was 5 foot 8 when he enlisted in the 97th Regiment of Foot at the age of 18, in 1804; and six years later, at…
Continue reading →“Anonyme” and “Inconnu/Inconnue”
A little more on translating Roman Catholic parish records from the French: Anonyme = Nameless, or Unnamed. Generally with reference to the lack of a first or given name, and most frequently found in infant burial records. Inconnu/Inconnue = Unknown….
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