Hi, Others noted on picture are Aileen Binns, Deiadre Phelen, Phyllis Gifford, Diana ? and Diana Gifford. If you might know any of them, I'd be happy to share a copy. This was around 1935. Jim Bundy

Greetings All. FYI. The latest issue of 'Gordon Watts Reports' is now online at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0098.htm Topics in this issue include the following: * Canadian Census 2006 - informed consent * Nova Scotia's Historical Vital Stats now online * Ancestry.com discontinues free access for Family History Centers (LDS) * Changing names * Changing address (previous article link) * Another Lunenburg reunion * HeritageQuest Online sold * Ancestry.ca adds Drouin Collection * Genealogy Film Festival at 27th IAJGS International Conference * DNA testing at BCGS Enjoy! 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

Tammy L. Vallee, of Saskatoon posted the following Letter to the Editor in the March 24, 2007 issue of the Star Phoenix - please take heed, as only 55% said YES for release of family data in 2098. For those who do not say YES, there could be only obituaries to assist research. Also some state they never received 2006 census forms. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Genealogists and family historians view the 2006 census results with saddened hearts. Only 55 percent of the 31.6 million people counted answered "YES" to releasing their census information in 92 years. Some may not be aware of the seriousness of this question and its impact on future generations. The privacy of personal information is paramount in today's society. >From the perspective of family history, however, the privacy laws risks sealing recordsthat are key sources in tracing a family tree. http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/letters/story.html?id=64850d26-4e2f [Copy of what is being typed as timing of letters is often brief] Most of us will have passed on in 92 years. [only Obituaries?] By then, four generations could have come along and produced the next family historian seeking information. Where will that genealogist go for information on grandparents or great-grandparents? Genealogists tuen to such records as the census in hopes of finding information. Their glimmer of hope will soon fade to disappointment and heartache if their ancestors have refused to release personal census information. Those who answer "NO" must have a reason, but is it one that your great-grandchild might accept in 92 years? Those who didn't bother to answer YES or NO to the census question are letting someone else decide for them. For a genealogist, the issue is not what answers were given on the census, but that in 92 years there's proof that you existed. The data provides a better understanding of who you were and where you lived. There is still a chance to change your answer to a "YES". http://www.12.statscan.ca:80/english/census06/reference/info/request.cfm Tammy L. Vallee, Saskatoon - - - - - - - Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee, Brampton, ON --------------------------------------------------- >From Gordon A. Watts:- The question in English can be found on the Statistics Canada website at http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/reference/info/personal.cfm To view it in French, click on the Francais link in the top left corner of the link bar at the top of the page. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC

> Hi, > Could someone give advice on where to locate (if at > all possible) adoption records for 1965? > Or maybe there is someone on this list researching > this Gudmundson/Gundmundson family from Vancouver? > This is what we have ; > Kenneth Robert Gudmundson or Gundmundson was born 0n 11 January 1965 in Vancouver. > His birth mothers name was possible Marjorie or Marg? > He was adopted shortly after birth as Kenneth Allan > Acott. He was again adopted in 1971 as Kenneth Allan > Britton. We have no info about the Acott family but we do have lots of information on the Brittons. > If someone can give us advice or information as were > or how to find his biological family we would very > much appreciate it. > Please reply directly to schommelman@yahoo.com if > you have sensitive information. > Cordially Peter Oops, sorry about the wrong email address it should be schommelman@yahoo.ca not schommelman@yahoo.com I keep on forgetting that Yahoo changed that on me :-) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

I run and adoption support group and may be able to help you ! i emailed your email address and it was returned. pam http://www.stardeate.bc.ca/1 personal/pmhendy/ Family and Adoption researcher. researching family names Rowley,Craigie,Angerstein, Chapman, Hendy, locke,lock,Beaumont, Castle, Gibbs.

Many thanks, Tammy -- the only other way, as you know are obituaries if they still do "those things" in 2098 - Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tammy" <tamw25@shaw.ca> To: <can-saskatchewan@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 2:01 AM Subject: [CAN-SASKATCHEWAN] Fw: canada.com Story Hi All, This is from the Star Phoenix paper in Saskatoon. Tammy "Still time to agree to release of personal data in 92 years" http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/letters/story.html ?id=64850d26-4e2f-49a2-92b8-8694b41a5c0d&k=38118 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-SASKATCHEWAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, Could someone give advice on where to locate (if at all possible) adoption records for 1965? Or maybe there is someone on this list researching this Gudmundson/Gundmundson family from Vancouver? This is what we have ; Kenneth Robert Gudmundson or Gundmundson was born 0n 11 January 1965 in Vancouver. His birth mothers name was possible Marjorie or Marg? He was adopted shortly after birth as Kenneth Allan Acott. He was again adopted in 1971 as Kenneth Allan Britton. We have no info about the Acott family but we do have lots of information on the Brittons. If someone can give us advice or information as were or how to find his biological family we would very much appreciate it. Please reply directly to schommelman@yahoo.com if you have sensitive information. Cordially Peter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

To all -- Transcribing is progressing slowly but surely in the last three provinces to be finished. ALBERTA ....................72.42% BRITISH COLUMBIA...76.48% SASKATCHEWAN........83.61% Several new transcribers said they would like to try doing this, which is great as many of the first ones are correcting pages. Please remember -- 50 (or more) lines make a page and if anyone wants great advice, read Frequently Asked Questions - located where one signs in. This has advice for any situation one might find -- and ways to fix these. Let's see what next weekend's percentages are! Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee

Hello I have made a slide show of the few photographs I have of my father Bill Hamilton. I thought maybe if I sent it around, someone may see and recognize him. It has sound, so be sure your speakers are on. Thank-you for your time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDI8Tk4EQOA or at http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i187/bucket_of_something/?action=view&current=InMemoryofBillHamilton.flv Eternally Hopeful, Deborah http://groups.msn.com/MissingPersonsPage/missingpersonspage

Hi, In case someone might know Diana and/or Jean, I'll be happy to share the scan with anyone. Again, taken around 1935. Jim Bundy

Hi, I just scanned this photo. If anyone might know who Gladys Boswell might be, I'd be happy to share it. Taken around 1935. Jim Bundy

Hi George, Perhaps posting the Surname, Name of the person in question - as well as the time frame - would be helpful to others attempting to help you. There may even be a news story in the Vancouver Sun, Province papers - Williams Lake Newspapers: http://www.wltribune.com/ Public Library for Williams Lake - May hold newspapers in their collection; Contact. Area Librarian: Williams Lake Colleen Swift <mailto:wlake@Cariboord.bc.ca>wlake@Cariboord.bc.ca Coroners Office: There may have been an inquest /autopsy. Headquarters Chief Coroner's Office Mr. Terry Smith, Chief Coroner Metrotower II Suite 2035 - 4720 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2 Phone: (604) 660-7745 Facsimile: (604) 660-7766 If the death occurred to 1986 - the Provincial Archive of B.C. Vital Events Index can be searched/ http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-1308E12/gbsearch/Births,Marriages,Deaths The filmed registrations can be viewed at the Provincial Archive, Some Public and University Libraries - The Latter Day Saints Family History Centres - Information can be transcribed or copied. There are Volunteers at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness British Columbia. Cheers & Good Luck, Stella At 11:06 PM 22/03/2007, you wrote: >Please send any replies to the list- the poster is having problems >getting his message to the list: > >Hi all >If a person drowned in Williams lake what paper would the information >be in, and how or where would I be able to get it please, any help >would would be appreciated > >Thank you in advance >George >george.wilson6@ntlworld.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 message

Please send any replies to the list- the poster is having problems getting his message to the list: Hi all If a person drowned in Williams lake what paper would the information be in, and how or where would I be able to get it please, any help would would be appreciated Thank you in advance George george.wilson6@ntlworld.com

Hi, I've just scanned a photo with my Mom and Aunt, but also a friend named Wendy Meridith. If she sounds familiar, I'd be happy to share the photo. As in many of the photos, it was taken at the Capilano River. Jim Bundy

Hi, If Kay Rooke is a name that sounds familiar, I'd be glad to share this photo I just scanned. Jim Bundy

Hi, I've just scanned a photo with my Mom and Aunt, but also a friend named Wendy Meridith. If she sounds familiar, I'd be happy to share the photo. As in many of the photos, it was taken at the Capilano River. Jim Bundy

Hi, I just scanned a photo with my Mom and Aunt, but also 2 other young women, all in swimsuits at the Capilano River (BBRR). They are identified as May Band and Jessie Band, and it indicates that May's last name (later?) changed to Cycak/Cyeak(?). The photo was taken in 1935, so my Mom and aunt were about 20 years old. Let me know if you'd like to see it. Jim Bundy

To all -- With only three provinces remaining to be transcribed, it would be great to look forward to all three being fully transcribed. We find Alberta is at 71.64%; British Columbia at 76.33% and Saskatchewan at 83.21% Should one be looking for a page to transcribe, start with Moosejaw at 71.28% Others are: Prince Albert ................64.86% {no action] Qu'Appelle....................79.95% Regina...........................69.00% Saltcoats........................72.64% Saskatoon.....................83.72% Transcribers should refer to the Frequently Asked Questions -- they will learn there must be at least 50 lines to a page, even if some are blank. Do NOT skip blank lines in the middle of a page. Many transcribers seem to leave pages with 49 lines, and some pages are unreadable -- still the 50 lines per page is what is needed. Also, if a transcriber does not feel confident about his/her work, do not claim the page so someone else is able to check it. Should anyone have a question -- I will obtainthe answer or give the answer if I know it. Spring is finally here -- although I see snow still lingering in my area. Wonder what we can accomplish by Easter? Muriel M. Davidson Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee

Hello Alan I hope this might be of some help to you. If you fill in anything other than his name you will get no results. British Columbia Cemetery Finding Aid Search http://www.islandnet.com/cgi-bin/ms2/rsd/search Roderick MacKenzie 10 results first one i/s/o = "infant son of" Roderick MacKenzie ~ Lyn ..............original message.............. From: "Alan Campbell" campbeal@sympatico.ca Subject: [CAN-BC] Roderick MacKenzie, born 1899 Scotland, died 1983 Victoria BC Help! Roderick MacKenzie died 10 November 1983, at Victoria General Hospital. He was cremated by Royal Oak Crematorium and the Funeral Service was handled by First Memorial Services, Victoria. Neither business can tell me the final disposition of his ashes. I have his death record which lists his wife [2nd I believe as he was married to an Alma Neta Campbell in Manitoba], is listed as Marguerite Florence (Strang). When Marguerite signed as wife and informant, she signed as Marguerite Peterson? Their home was 750 Connaught, Victoria, at the time. I would appreciate any help that will alleviate my confusion and lack of information about Roderick's last resting place. Alan Campbell Ontario

Help! Roderick MacKenzie died 10 November 1983, at Victoria General Hospital. He was cremated by Royal Oak Crematorium and the Funeral Service was handled by First Memorial Services, Victoria. Neither business can tell me the final disposition of his ashes. I have his death record which lists his wife [2nd I believe as he was married to an Alma Neta Campbell in Manitoba], is listed as Marguerite Florence (Strang). When Marguerite signed as wife and informant, she signed as Marguerite Peterson? Their home was 750 Connaught, Victoria, at the time. I would appreciate any help that will alleviate my confusion and lack of information about Roderick's last resting place. Alan Campbell Ontario