To all -- Transcribing seems to have picked up a bit during the past week, we are anxious to see completion of Saskatchewan - then we will only have Alberta and British Columbia. After that come the proofreaders -- I wish them luck in some areas - too much ink or not enough as in Halifax. Percentages:- CANADA..........................97.12% ALBERTA.........................82.21% BRITISH COLUMBIA.......79.95% SASKATCHEWAN...........89.42% I have been proofreading for some of the transcribers, also putting in addresses of the small villages in Shelburne and Queens area. If one can only have time to do a page or two -- DO NOT CLAIM unless you are the last one - all pages must have 50 lines. One was found yesterday that had been claimed 2006 - 05-01 - 15 lines. Let's get the job done and on to our own interests - one person sent a note that the transcribing would not be done until end of 2008 0 I would like to prove that person wrong. Any questions? Let me know -- if I do not have the answer, will find it. http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/ Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON

Thanks to many of you, I now have the complete page printed. I saved it to desktop and then could change the size. I appreciate your time for me. Judie can-british-columbia-request@rootsweb.com wrote: Today's Topics: 1. how to print entire psgr. list page from collectionscanada web page (Judie Balacke) 2. prounciation (Judie Balacke) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:12:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Judie Balacke Subject: [CAN-BC] how to print entire psgr. list page from collectionscanada web page To: CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <270688.50830.qm@web83726.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Can anyone advise how to print an entire page of a passenger manifest off the "Associated Images - Passenger Lists, 1865-1922 - Library and Archives Canada" web page? I can only print part of the page, even after making the text small and making my page margins as small as possible. I also switched the direction of the sheet on the page before printing. It would be nice to have the entire passenger sheet/manifest. Thanks, Judie ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:34:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Judie Balacke Subject: [CAN-BC] prounciation To: CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <31155.838.qm@web83728.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Can someone phoenetically pronounce the following for me -- that is how would they have been pronounced in Polish. Hryuko --- is it Hi-roo (like the sound of rooster) - ko? Also the Polish sounding of Balacki -- as it was pronounced back in the old country. I tend to use my southern accent on it like Ba-lack-EE and that can't be accurate. Thanks so much and sorry for my ignorance. For those of you that I've asked help in past years/months, I have found my father-in-law on a ship from Hamburg to Liverpool and Liverpool to Montreal. It has only taken me a dozen years or so. Judie Balacke ------------------------------ To contact the CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA list administrator, send an email to CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA mailing list, send an email to CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA Digest, Vol 2, Issue 83 ***************************************************

Can someone phoenetically pronounce the following for me -- that is how would they have been pronounced in Polish. Hryuko --- is it Hi-roo (like the sound of rooster) - ko? Also the Polish sounding of Balacki -- as it was pronounced back in the old country. I tend to use my southern accent on it like Ba-lack-EE and that can't be accurate. Thanks so much and sorry for my ignorance. For those of you that I've asked help in past years/months, I have found my father-in-law on a ship from Hamburg to Liverpool and Liverpool to Montreal. It has only taken me a dozen years or so. Judie Balacke

Can anyone advise how to print an entire page of a passenger manifest off the "Associated Images - Passenger Lists, 1865-1922 - Library and Archives Canada" web page? I can only print part of the page, even after making the text small and making my page margins as small as possible. I also switched the direction of the sheet on the page before printing. It would be nice to have the entire passenger sheet/manifest. Thanks, Judie

Greetings All The latest issue of Gordon Watts Reports is now available online at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0099.htm Topics in this issue include: - In Memorium - Kenneth George Aitken - 2006 Census response to 'Informed Consent' - Where to now? I would like to suggest that the second and third articles are of some importance to genealogists and historians. Every one reading this post should read the articles and feel free to pass them on to others. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

> My cousin, Alice (Turnbull) Klockow and her husband Cecil Klockow > are buried in Mountain View Cemetery, she on 10 Mar 1995 and he on 5 Jun > 1987 according to the on-line index at > http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/commsvcs/nonmarketoperations/mountainview/index.htm. > I examined the microfilms of the Vancouver Sun for the death notices with > no success. Is there an index of death notices which might indicate where > these death notices may have been recorded? David Reed (dreed@ca.inter.net) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

To all:- I am copying in the NOVA-SCOTIA list -- there were many transcribers who assisted in making this province the first to be 100% - but Lunenburg County was the first county. It would be nice to have all provinces transcribed -- I know proofreaders have been working in Nova Scotia (I had a number of pages to correct, mainly in the Queens and Shelburne areas). Percentages to date are:- CANADA...............................96.99% ALBERTA..............................80.15% [Calgary is 100%] BRITISH COLUMBIA............79.40% [Nanaimo is 100%] SASKATCHEWAN.................88.24% [Four districts 100%] REQUEST:- If a transcriber cannot figure out the writing - it can be bad, please do NOT Claim the Page -- this prevents others from trying to finish it. Also, too many pages have less than 50 lines -- some were claimed in 2006 -- and I have requested many unlocked. Let's get this job done -- census is a major part of genealogy. http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/ Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON

My cousin, Alice (Turnbull) Klockow and her husband Cecil Klockow are buried in Mountain View Cemetery, she on 10 Mar 1995 and he on 5 Jun 1987 according to the on-line index at http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/commsvcs/nonmarketoperations/mountainview/index.htm. I examined the microfilms of the Vancouver Sun for the death notices with no success. Is there an index of death notices which might indicate where these death notices may have been recorded? David Reed (dreed@ca.inter.net) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Greetings All. The name Annette Fulford is familiar to all of us who subscribe to the British Columbia mail list. She has been extremely helpful to others seeking information on this list. What most subscribers will not be aware of is that Annette was recently presented a Heritage Award by Maple Ridge acting Mayor Ernie Daykin. The award was in appreciation for the past ten years that she has written and edited the Maple Ridge Historical Society Family History Newsletter. There is a picture of her presentation in the March 2007 issue of the British Columbia Historical Federation Newsletter at http://bchistory.ca/publications/newsletter/oldnewsletters/18_mar2007.pdf Congratulations Annette. For my own part, yesterday I received an email yesterday from the British Columbia Historical Federation inviting me to attend their awards banquet in Victoria on 12 may 2007. They advised that they wish to present me with a Certificate of Merit for the part that I played in regaining public access to Historic Census Records. It will be my honour to attend, along with my daughter, to receive the Certificate of Merit. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Fulford" <arfulford@shaw.ca> To: <CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 12:17 PM Subject: [CAN-BC] BCHF Pre-Conference Workshops at Victoria BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORICAL FEDERATION PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS The BC Historical Federation will be co-hosting pre-conference workshops in Victoria on 10 May 2007, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, which the general public may attend. Space is limited. Register early. Workshop 1: Cultivate Membership In Your Organization will be held at the Royal Scot Hotel. Workshop 2: Look After Your Archival Documents will be held at Newcombe Hall, Royal British Columbia Museum For more information on the workshops and how to register, go to the British Columbia Historical Federation web site at http://www.bchistory.ca/, and click on 2007 conference or download the registration form at http://bchistory.ca/conferences/2007/index.html

I've been involved with DNA testing for my paternal grandmother's line- just waiting for results from a male cousin. That costs about $250.00 US so this sounds like a fantastic opportunity. There's a group that the Family Tree DNA organization recommends- membership is free. http://www.isogg.org/ International Society of Genetic Genealogy. There's also a British Isles group: http://www.britishislesdna.com/index.htm Pam On 18-Apr-07, at 11:53 AM, Barbara Brown Allen wrote: Hello List: This sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I would be interested in knowing the DNA test results of any BLACKLOCK or BROWN surname. My BROWN's haplogroup is R1a. Please communicate with me if you are a BROWN or BLACKLOCK. Barbara -----Original Message----- > From: "M. Diane Rogers" <diane_rogers@shaw.ca> > Sent: Apr 18, 2007 1:39 PM > To: CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [CAN-BC] Free DNA Information & Testing Sessions---April > 27, 2007, Surrey BC > > Participate in a DNA Study with Ugo A. Perego of the Sorenson > Molecular > Genealogy Foundation, Friday, April 27, 2007 at the British Columbia > Genealogical Society Resource Centre, Unit 211, 12837 - 76th Ave., > Surrey, > B.C. > > 2 Information & Testing Sessions available: > 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm > > Participants need to bring along a pedigree chart with a minimum of 3 > generations & will need to sign a release form (this will be > available at > the Centre). > > Free - to sign up, email Eunice Robinson at eunice@dccnet.com > > > For more information: > British Columbia Genealogical Society website: www.bcgs.ca > Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation website: http://www.smgf.org > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-BRITISH- > COLUMBIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message A friend is someone who knows the song of your heart and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. --Unknown author ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-BRITISH- COLUMBIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello List: This sounds like a fantastic opportunity. I would be interested in knowing the DNA test results of any BLACKLOCK or BROWN surname. My BROWN's haplogroup is R1a. Please communicate with me if you are a BROWN or BLACKLOCK. Barbara -----Original Message----- >From: "M. Diane Rogers" <diane_rogers@shaw.ca> >Sent: Apr 18, 2007 1:39 PM >To: CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [CAN-BC] Free DNA Information & Testing Sessions---April 27, 2007, Surrey BC > >Participate in a DNA Study with Ugo A. Perego of the Sorenson Molecular >Genealogy Foundation, Friday, April 27, 2007 at the British Columbia >Genealogical Society Resource Centre, Unit 211, 12837 - 76th Ave., Surrey, >B.C. > >2 Information & Testing Sessions available: >5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm > >Participants need to bring along a pedigree chart with a minimum of 3 >generations & will need to sign a release form (this will be available at >the Centre). > >Free - to sign up, email Eunice Robinson at eunice@dccnet.com > > >For more information: >British Columbia Genealogical Society website: www.bcgs.ca >Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation website: http://www.smgf.org > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message A friend is someone who knows the song of your heart and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. --Unknown author

Participate in a DNA Study with Ugo A. Perego of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, Friday, April 27, 2007 at the British Columbia Genealogical Society Resource Centre, Unit 211, 12837 - 76th Ave., Surrey, B.C. 2 Information & Testing Sessions available: 5:30-6:30 pm & 6:30-7:30 pm Participants need to bring along a pedigree chart with a minimum of 3 generations & will need to sign a release form (this will be available at the Centre). Free - to sign up, email Eunice Robinson at eunice@dccnet.com For more information: British Columbia Genealogical Society website: www.bcgs.ca Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation website: http://www.smgf.org

To all -- As of now, the latest percentages for the three remaining provinces are as follows:- CANADA is transcribed 96.77% ALBERTA...............................78.26% BRITISH COLUMBIA.............78.86% SASKATCHEWAN..................87.08% Staff at Automated Genealogy had estimated, some time ago, all of Canada would be completed by March and then April. Personally, with the handwriting we are encountering, I am hoping for July 1! I have copied this to the NOVA-SCOTIA list -- the first to be 100%, and should any subscribers like to become transcribers, please let me know -- I already have 10 from United States assisting us - thanks! Several new transcribers have contacted me the past few days and I will be happy to answer any questions -- there are many answers at Frequently Asked Questions at the following URLs. http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/ http://automatedgenealogy.com/index.html Let's get the 1911 census finished! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON

What is the connection to BC? So we know where to look Heather On 13-Apr-07, at 5:44 PM, Dorothy Gardiner wrote: > Looking for info about Alice Paul daughter of Robert Paul and Mary > Emard. Robert died, and Mary wed Alfred (Jack) Herriott. In 1934, > Alice married Fritz Fortier. The marriage didn't last. Alice wasn't > heard from again. > Any information would be greatly appreciated by Alice's daughter. > Thank you --Dorothy > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-BRITISH- > COLUMBIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Looking for info about Alice Paul daughter of Robert Paul and Mary Emard. Robert died, and Mary wed Alfred (Jack) Herriott. In 1934, Alice married Fritz Fortier. The marriage didn't last. Alice wasn't heard from again. Any information would be greatly appreciated by Alice's daughter. Thank you --Dorothy

With snow predicted - at least in this area -- for the next few days, we might get a few more numbers added to present percentages. Some areas, like Prince Albert in Saskatchewan need a 1910 city directory -- hopefully data that can be read will match the addresses. This is the only way, on some pages, that the surnames will be known -- the printer seems to have dropped the ink over these! Present percentages:- ALBERTA ....................... 77.44% BRITISH COLUMBIA..... 78.70% SASKATCHEWAN.......... 86..54% CANADA = 96.68% With Spring here (?), it would be nice to have all pages transcribed by summer. Also, Senator Lorna Milne strongly suggests we let others in our areas know about the 55% YES for "informed consent question". We need the other 45% and I know in my city that many did not complete the census form because they could not read either English or French -- therefore could not contact the census hotline. Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee

Hello List I had recently sent a video to the list. I realized I had several errors in the dates and fixed them. However this means a new link to access it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbDkg-M5luw Sorry for the bother, and hope you all have a great week-end Deborah

I would like the death record for Ralph Earl Watson Event Date: 1982 - 3 - 8 Age 73 Reg. Number 1982-09-004429 BC Archives # B13618 GSU F.N 2051675 Many Thanks. Ruth Ruth (Schauer) Davison http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~davison

BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORICAL FEDERATION PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS The BC Historical Federation will be co-hosting pre-conference workshops in Victoria on 10 May 2007, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, which the general public may attend. Space is limited. Register early. Workshop 1: Cultivate Membership In Your Organization will be held at the Royal Scot Hotel. Workshop 2: Look After Your Archival Documents will be held at Newcombe Hall, Royal British Columbia Museum For more information on the workshops and how to register, go to the British Columbia Historical Federation web site at http://www.bchistory.ca/, and click on 2007 conference or download the registration form at http://bchistory.ca/conferences/2007/index.html

> -----Original Message----- > From: Karen Abbott [mailto:karenabb@comcast.net] > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:34 PM > To: copies@bccopies.ca > Subject: birth record question > > Hi, > > I'm a writer working on a book for Random House about 1930s burlesque > legend Gypsy Rose Lee, and I'm trying to trace her family lineage. > Gypsy's real name was Rose Louise Hovick, and it's always been > assumed that she was born in Seattle, Washington, USA. (Her sister, > Ellen June Hovick, reportedly was born in Vancouver.) However, I > recently obtained a copy of Ellen June's birth certificate, which > indicates that she was born in Seattle--not Vancouver--and on a date > that is frequently cited as Gypsy's birthday. > > I'm guessing that Gypsy was born out of wedlock, and her mother > either didn't report the birth, or went north to deliver the baby in > Canada so the neighbors wouldn't talk (hence the Vancouver > reference). Ellen June's birthday is recorded as January 8, 1911, and > Gypsy was approximately two years older, so I assume she was born in > either 1908 or 1909. Is there any way to search for and obtain birth > certificates in Vancouver for these years? I'm not quite sure how the > system works, but I'd happily hire a local researcher if that would > increase my chances of finding birth date information for Rose Louise > Hovick. I live in Atlanta, GA, USA, so my ability to search for > records myself is obviously limited. > Hi Karen, > Unfortunately the laws in British Columbia don't allow birth records > to become public until 110 years after the event. I can't think of any > other > method to find out, especially if the mother came from Seattle just to > have > a baby and then return. The census and phone records would be of no help. > I > am going to forward your email to the BC List and see if anyone there has > an > idea. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. > > Don (in Vancouver) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don" Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:03 PM Subject: [CAN-BC] Gipsy Rose Lee > Can anyone help her?? I'm more than surprised that no one has stated what to me may be the obvious. There is a Vancouver Washington. It is in Clark County, in the south-west of the state, bascially across the river from Portland Oregon. There was no mention of Vancouver WA in the initial message from Karen, only the premice that the mother possibly went north to Vancouver BC. Toni ~ Ontario