-------Original Message------- From: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Date: 06/08/04 13:00:04 To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] In Memorium -- Dr. Robert Westbury In Memorium Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury 1936 - 2004 It is with the most sincere regret that we have learned of the death of Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury on 4 June 2004. At the age of 68 Bob died peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Bob was an energetic and enthusiastic supporter of our campaign to regain public access to Historic Census records until his illness forced him to pass his torch to others. He was a driving force in promoting our first legal action that resulted in the release and placing online of the 1906 Census of the NorthWestern Provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He pushed for our legal action when some others of us were less enthusiastic about taking that course. Were it his decision alone we would have proceeded with the legal action a full year earlier than we did. It is ironic that his passing took place within a few days of our second legal action being heard in Federal Court. We imagine his spirit sitting in the back of the room rooting for Lois Sparling in her dealings before the Court. His frequent postings to the Canada-Census-Campaign mail list before becoming ill promoted much lively discussion on the list. While some may have considered his postings provocative it is believed that Bob enjoyed playing the part of 'devil's advocate'. In this role he occasionally suggested the use of 'civil disobedience' to publicize our campaign. On my recent trip to Calgary Doug Joudrey and I paid a visit to Bob. His illness had made him very weak and it was difficult for him to speak. He was, however, alert and aware and knew who we were. He appreciated that we had come to see him. Robert Westbury is the second member of the Canada Census Committee to die without seeing the successful conclusion of our efforts. The first was Donald Nisbett. Both joined the Canada Census Committee at the time of its formation Both have made significant contributions to our campaign. When we are finally successful in regaining continued public access to all Historic Census records it will be due, in no small part, to the contributions they have made to that effort. We have tendered our condolences to Bob's immediate and extended family. Rest in Peace Bob -- You will be remembered. The full obituary of Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury may be viewed on the Post 1901 Census Project website at the URL following my signature. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== Genealogy is like Hide & Seek: They Hide & I Seek! ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

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Greetings All. It seems that rather than downloading and collecting signatures on our NEW petitions, some people are still using the OLD ones. Please download and use the NEW petitions. The OLD petitions were worded in general terms and did not accomplish our goal. The NEW petitions are worded in very specific terms and leave no doubt whatsoever as to what we seek. It gives the wording of a single clause to be added to the Statistics Act that would ensure both the transfer of Historic Census records to the care and control of the National Archivist, and continued public access to all Historic Census records 92 years after collection. The suggested clause to be added to the Statistics Act has none of the conditions or restrictions that Bill S-13 had. Like Bill S-13, the OLD petitions are dead. Please download and use the NEW petitions when gathering signatures. As of today, there are two lines for the collectors of signatures to sign -- please do not write any other place on petitions unless the space is designated for a signature, name of country, or collector(s) of signatures. Remember, STREET addresses are not needed - City, Province, Postal Code. Thank you all for your support. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

I am on my way out but will send you something in the morning. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sympatico Mail" <chris_maclean@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:41 PM Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] Finding Jesse DODGE > Hello > > I'm new to the list. I'm looking for the parents of Jesse DODGE born May 27, 1805 in Belle Isle married to Deborah BENT. He was mentioned in the will of his grandfather Benjamin DODGE who died in 1825. I cannot find mention of Jesse's parents anywhere. Does anyone have any ideas of where I might find him? > > Christina > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004 > > > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > Genealogy - a search for the greatest treasures - our ancestors > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Hello I'm new to the list. I'm looking for the parents of Jesse DODGE born May 27, 1805 in Belle Isle married to Deborah BENT. He was mentioned in the will of his grandfather Benjamin DODGE who died in 1825. I cannot find mention of Jesse's parents anywhere. Does anyone have any ideas of where I might find him? Christina --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004

Here it is Luella Married 7 Oct 1875 at Annapolis, by licence, by Rev. James J. RITCHIE, Church of England at  Annapolis, Arthur B. CUNNINGHAM, aged 29, bachelor, dentist, resident of Annapolis, born in  Nova Scotia, son of R.W. and F.S. CUMMINGHAM, clergyman, AND, Jane GRAY, aged 29,  spinster, resident of Annapolis, daughter of James and Susan GRAY, merchant. (Annapolis  County Marriage Register 1875, page 77, no. 73) Arthur Burpee CUMMINGHAM. Bond dated  6 Oct 1875, cosigner: Arthur Stewart RUGGLES of Annapolis. (Annapolis County Marriage Bonds and Licences 1875, no. 73)

Is there a death index for Annapolis County? I have a Nathaniel Barnes who was in Granville circa 1760 with with Annis___ (unknown) from Harpswell, ME. Nathaniel died 1785, but we have not been able to asertain when Annis may have died. Gene Barnes Costa Mesa, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: Luella Marshall To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 5:09 AM Subject: Re: [ANNAPOLIS] Annapolis County Marriage Index Here it is Luella Married 7 Oct 1875 at Annapolis, by licence, by Rev. James J. RITCHIE, Church of England at Annapolis, Arthur B. CUNNINGHAM, aged 29, bachelor, dentist, resident of Annapolis, born in Nova Scotia, son of R.W. and F.S. CUMMINGHAM, clergyman, AND, Jane GRAY, aged 29, spinster, resident of Annapolis, daughter of James and Susan GRAY, merchant. (Annapolis County Marriage Register 1875, page 77, no. 73) Arthur Burpee CUMMINGHAM. Bond dated 6 Oct 1875, cosigner: Arthur Stewart RUGGLES of Annapolis. (Annapolis County Marriage Bonds and Licences 1875, no. 73) ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== It's hard to believe that someday I'll be an ancestor! ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Luella, When you have a chance, would you please look up Arthur Burpee CUNNINGHAM and Jane GREY. They were supposed to have married at Annapolis Royal in October of 1875. Thank you, Lynda >Thanks to Wayne W. Walker I have a copy of Annapolis County marriages >1864-1908 . It is not indexed so I have to do a search but will be >glad to do look- ups for individuals within a app. 10 year time >frame but WILL NOT DO all one name look ups from 1864-1908. >Luella > > >==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > I'm digging my family tree up by the roots! > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

To all:- It seems very definite there will be an election called for possibly Monday, June 28, 2004 -- BUT this does not interfere with the collection of signatures for release of the 1911 census records, and transfer of same to the National Archives for our usage. I would like to see 1911 added to the online census for 1901 and 1906. We have gone through many scenarios in the past -- the final vote was ready to be taken on a census bill ONLY to have prorogation of Parliament -- the garbage cans were filled with petitions and our hopes. This time Gordon Watts and I are doing it a bit different -- we are "hoarding" any petitions that come in and will not release these until needed. Every day brings a new envelope -- my stash is growing!! Do not worry if sent to wrong one -- ONLY Gordon and myself -- we exchange mailings -- Do not give to Members of Parliament. There are NO census bills in either the Senate or House of Commons at present -- not until after an election. We hope there will be one similar to S-12 and C-312 -- the ones without restrictions. We are requesting petitions be downloaded from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/ These may be double-sided to save paper and postage. Vacation time and holidays are beginning -- in Nova Scotia the Acadien Mondial celebrations would be a great place to gather signatures -- whether en anglais ou francais. Do not bother to write any letters -- there will be many familiar ones not returning to Ottawa. However, next week politicians will be in his/her home riding and one could chat about census release -- we will accept verbal comments from any person. We request genealogical and historical societies to become involved -- a group can do so much more than one single person. Libraries, LDS centres should be added to the list. Any questions will be answered by Gordon Watts gordon_watts@telus.net or by myself -- these may be on a personal basis -- if desired. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON -- formerly Nova Scotia http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm

To all:- The following site changes weekly -- the URL remains the same, so I would suggest both be saved separately. The data is all about the Acadien settlement of one part of Nova Scotia -- near my home! http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/mouzar/queenscountytimes/page2/page2.html Below the picture of a rocky coastline, CLICK where it states this. Port Mouton is starting early with Acadien Mondial celebrations -- even special stamp cancelling at the post office. Grab a map from MapQuest -- do not worry, I know the people of Port Mouton will have many signs erected -- and the fish chowder is great!!! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- formerly Summerville Centre, NS http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/

Greetings All. FYI. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm =============================== StatsCan kills census deal over privacy concerns Firm has close ties to U.S. defence interests Joe Paraskevas The Ottawa Citizen Sunday, May 09, 2004 The federal government, bowing to public and political pressure, has broken a contract with the Canadian arm of U.S. aerospace giant Lockheed Martin for work on the next national census. The New Democratic Party and other organizations had lobbied the government for months to drop its plans to have the Kanata-based company provide services for the 2006 national survey and a mini-census, out of concerns private information of Canadians could be used by an organization with close ties to United States defence interests. The director of the 2006 census, which is produced by Statistics Canada, confirmed Friday those concerns drove the government to pull out of its agreement with Lockheed Martin. "There were a number of concerns expressed, perception issues around confidentiality and privacy," said Anil Arora. "We wouldn't want to subject even the slightest perception that the census was in any way subject to any of those concerns, so to do away with that we decided that it would be Statistics Canada employees that would actually handle and process the census questionnaires in 2006." A spokesman for Lockheed Martin could not be reached for comment. The next census will involve about 13.6 million households and will be the first to be offered online. About 20 per cent of respondents are expected to file electronically, Mr. Arora said. Public concerns were unwarranted, he added, because census work would be conducted under security in Statistics Canada facilities with no external connections through which information could leak. But the NDP exulted in the government's reversal. "Hats off ... to all those who persuaded Statistics Canada that the integrity of the census was at stake," said NDP parliamentary leader Bill Blaikie in the House of Commons. The government would sustain a penalty "in the tens of thousands of dollars," for breaking the second phase of its three-phase contract with Lockheed Martin, Mr. Arora said. The phase involved the conducting of a mini-census of 300,000 homes and used as a preparatory step before the 2006 main census. The government would not be penalized for breaking the third phase of the contract, which actually involved the main census. The first phase of the contract -- in which baselines for the census were established -- has already been completed. Lockheed Martin had been selected in 2001 among other bidders, marking the first time census software had been purchased from the private sector. Electronic data processing could cut up to three months off compilation of census figures, Mr. Arora said, meaning the 2006 results could be ready by January 2007.

Luella, thanks for your offer. I am looking for: Jonathan Hodges m Henrietta Vroom, belived to be on 28 Nov 1870. I am also trying to establish the maiden name of Susan who married a different Jonathan Hodges. Their first child was born before the start-date of your index, but perhaps the marriage of one of their children would provide her maiden name? Ezekiel Hodges b 1860 m Annie (unknown) date unknown but son Thomas was b Jan 1897. Thanks Susan Rearching Hodges and Vroom, and all the Taylor/Parkers/etc who married into the family.

Thanks to Wayne W. Walker I have a copy of Annapolis County marriages 1864-1908 . It is not indexed so I have to do a  search  but will be glad to do look- ups for individuals within  a app. 10 year  time  frame  but WILL NOT DO   all one name look ups from 1864-1908. Luella

Greetings All. Last fall there was a brief period where there was a number of postings expressing concern that Statistics Canada had let a contract to Lockheed Martin (Canada), a subsidiary of an American based company, to conduct the upcoming National Census of Canada in 2006. Today, a great number of people received short and long forms of a '2004 Census Test' that included a question based on release of information provided being released 92 years after the 2006 Census is conducted. This 'informed consent' provision is what caused the greatest concern of people who oppose the conditions and restrictions of now defunct Bill S-13. It would seem that even though Bill S-13 will not be re-introduced during this Session of Parliament, it has not been forgotten. Our illustrious Chief Statistician - Ivan P. Fellegi - still appears to be intent on forcing some provisions of it upon the people of Canada. There is currently no legislative provision for the inclusion of an 'informed consent' provision for future access of information provided to Census. Should such a question be included on the schedules of the 2006 Census it would, in my opinion, be done in contravention of existing legislation. Not that this would be anything new for our Chief Statistician, as in his refusal to return care and control of Canada's Historic Census Records to the National Archivist he is, again in my opinion, currently in contravention of at least three and possibly four existing Statutes of Canada. For the benefit of those who were not blessed by receiving one of the "2004 Census Test"s, Question 8 on the short form and Question 53 on the long form reads as follows: "The Statistics Act guarantees the confidentiality of your census information. Only if you mark "YES" to this question will your personal information be made public, 92 years after the 2006 Census. If you mark "NO" or leave the answer blank, your personal information will never be made publicly available. Does this person agree to make his/her 2006 Census information available for public release in 2098 (92 years after the census)? Yes __ No __ " The wording of this section states quite clearly the point that I have made numerous time, including in my testimony before the Senate Committee reviewing Bill S-13 -- those who do not respond to the question will be viewed as having responded negatively and their information will be withheld. The Moose Jaw Times Herald today included an article that indicates that MP Dick Proctor (NDP - Palliser, SK) has introduced a Private Members Motion (M 587) seeking approval from MPs to reconsider the deal with Lockheed Martin (Canada). The motion of MP Proctor states: "That, in the opinion of this House, the government should reconsider the contract it signed with Lockheed Martin (Canada) for that company to provide systems and processing technologies for the Canadian census to be conducted in 2006." The Times Herald article concluded by stating "Some persons upset with the contract have set up a Web site of protest at www.vivelecanada.ca . I cannot state that I agree with everything on this website. On some things it has my support. It links the issues mentioned above and provides a letter of protest regarding the contract let to Lockheed Martin (Canada). It allows you to modify anything in this letter that you wish to change and provides the means of sending it. It suggests the boycotting of the 2004 Census Test. The website indicates the 2004 Census Test is voluntary and as such there is no penalty for those not wishing to complete it. Before signing off, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could photocopy the long form 2004 Census Test and send it to me. Please contact me off-list and I will give you my mailing address. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

Fellow genealogists, Have you ever used the Internet to learn about genealogy methods and resources? Taken a genealogy course online? Read some 'how to' articles? Then I would like to hear from you. I am an Australian Ph.D. student who is currently writing a book chapter for an academic Virtual Learning Environment publication - my chapter is about using the Internet for genealogical education. I would therefore love to hear from you, fellow genealogists, about any Internet-based content you've used for genealogy education. This includes online courses (free or fee), how-to's, articles/columns, newsgroups, BBS, chat, mailing lists, forums, or even personal web pages that publish learning material - anything online that helps you in learning the craft of genealogy. Your comments on the following is of utmost interest: What are your favourite learning outlets on the Internet? How often do you use them? Can or did you find what you needed online? What are your learning successes? What could be better? What do you look for in genealogical learning on the Internet? If you would like to participate, your comments are extremely welcome. Please send your comments to me directly at research@veale.com.au before Saturday 1st May 2004. I thank you in advance for your participation in this academic research. Kylie Veale P.S. Names and email addresses will be protected and are therefore not included in the publication. Copies of the paper will be made available to interested participants on request, after the book has been published. ----------------------------------------------- Kylie J. Veale | Brisbane, Australia GradDipInvEnv, MInetStds(Design) Provisional PhD candidate http://www.veale.com.au/kylie icq: 27938257 msn: kyliej@hotmail.com yahoo: kylie_veale

To all:- Three new Canadian census petitions were posted last week, but only in English language. Thanks to the translation by one of our Canada Census Committee members, the French language version will possibly be posted by Monday. http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census et http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index-f.htm Regardless of which language -- Canadians may sign BOTH the Senate and House of Commons petitions at the same time. Here is an example: In the past, Senator Lorna Milne presented the petition in the Senate at the same time a "mirror" petition was presented in the House of Commons by Murray Calder, M.P. [The recent S-13 was a government bill, with beginning in the Senate] Start thinking of places where petitions may be places -- libraries, LDS centres, historical and genealogical societies. Attach YOUR name and make certain the petition is picked up when YOU state. A contact phone number would also be appreciated. While at Sunnybrook Veteran's Wing today I was requested for at least 12 sets of petitions [ONE Page 1, THREE Page 2]. Their reason is that many who died for Canada in World War One will be listed on the 1911 Canadian census. Addresses where to post the petitions are given -- do not worry should anyone make a mistake -- Gordon and I are very good at exchanging petitions -- we have had practice! Let us not forget Letters to the Editor -- these reach the non-computer people and there are many. Add a note to all completed petitions letting us know the name of the signature collector, and especially if a history and genealogical society. I also like e-mail address so may contact the person should any information not be given. WHO will turn in the first 100 signatures????? Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm

Following Message May Be Forwarded To all:- It has been five years since the first Canada Census Committee pages and petitions were started -- we tried, but have not yet succeeded. Click on the URL below Gordon's name, download petitions from there and you will notice addresses are posted where these are to be sent. Request:- Do not double-side your printed petitions -- those in Ottawa may not notice what may be on the back of a page. For further information and queries, contact me personally -- interested people are invited to be members of the committee or Friends list as we try NOT to post too often on regular mail lists. Muriel M.. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm ======= Greetings All. This is a NEW Petition for release of Historic Census records. Our previous petition, worded in general terms,had an effect. It did not, however achieve our ultimate goal of continued public access, without conditions or restriction, of ALL Historic Census records of Canada 92 years after collection, in accordance with provisions of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts and Regulations attached thereto. Our NEW petitions are worded in very specific terms -- giving explicit direction regarding what we seek, and the reasons for our request. There are petitions available for the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada, as well as a petition of support for those living outside of Canada. The NEW petitions in English are downloadable NOW from the Post 1901 Census Project website at the URL following my signature. French versions of the petitions will be available as soon as they can be translated by a member of the Canada Census Committee. We ask that concerned individuals, Family History and Genealogical Societies, and Historians -- anyone wanting to regain public access to Canada's Historic Census records, download and circulate these petitions. Attend the meetings of your local organizations to ensure that they are aware of the Census issue and the NEW petitions. Ask them to advise their membership through their newsletters. Ask them, if possible, to include copies of the petitions when mailing their newsletters to their membership. The current thought is that signatures will be collected and held -- probably until after the upcoming expected federal election. This would likely mean that the first signatures would be presented to Parliament after the summer. This would give us several months to collect signatures. There will be no deadline for collecting signatures on the NEW petitions. We will continue until we have achieved our goal. We would like to receive completed petitions as soon as they are available. Our original petitions sent more than 62,000 signatures to Ottawa. Let us make a concerted effort to beat that number with our NEW petitions. When sending petitions to us please include a note indicating where and by whom signatures were collected -- i.e. name of organization etc. With your help we WILL regain the public access to Canada's Historic Census records that are currently being withheld from us! Please DO NOT mail petitions to YOUR Member of Parliament or Senator -- only to the two addresses as given -- Muriel's and mine. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

I am new to the list and I am researching the families of ... Fales, Baker, Larlee/ Larlie, Stronach, Bassett, and Gates. I would like to know if anyone knows who the parent's are for .... Mary Baker, b. 1822, where?, d. October 14, 1888, Middleton, Annapolis Co.,Nova Scotia. Mary Baker m. abt. 1843, where?, to Isaac Fales, b. abt. 1817, Wilmot, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia. Mary is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis Co.,Nova Scotia Mary married 2 nd., after Isaac' Fales' death, to William Henry Pearce. Regards, Joyce

To all -- The following site will give many details of the 2004 Acadien Mondial being held in Nova Scotia this summer. http://www.cma2004.com/En/tourists.cfm A map of Nova Scotia with the various routes, for example, the Lighthouse Route, all clearly marked. There are many sites available -- MANY family reunions, and for some who may be in the Liverpool-Port Mouton area, here is a small tip. There are not many hotels between Liverpool and Shelburne -- so the people of Port Mouton have converted an unused schoolhouse into a hostel -- $20 per night. [This is my former home area, so I know it very well] Family reunions always end with family history and genealogy -- by that time we may have a Post-1901 census petition to help us obtain release of the 1911 Canadian census records. For all former Down Homers: Looking at this site will make one homesick -- Grand Pré, Peggy's Cove and other places, plus a theme song with lyrics. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- formerly Nova Scotia

To all:- Sincere apologies for the misuse of a word -- CONFRONT -- whereby I did not mean for anyone to harrass or even say "Why not?" when asking a politician about 1911 census release. The correct word should have been ASK -- and politely, which I did this morning. [I received an unelected YES]. Many thanks for the many who forwarded sites for the new electoral boundaries -- which will only be effective when an election is called. So far, NO call has been made. Members of Parliament and Senators are most likely in their home ridings for the next two weeks, so IF one is interested in census release, why not do the following:- Check constituency office address at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index6.htm Click on province of choice, then scroll down until you locate YOUR Member of Parliament. By clicking on his/her name at the left, you will locate the message board -- Gordon has posted all known constituency offices. Should there be others or errors, please advise us. Write or type a letter -- YOUR full address and phone number -- your signature must be written -- then put letter in envelope, address to the Member of Parliament. Plan to visit the constituency office for a personal friendly chat and who knows -- the MP may not know YOU desire the 1911 census to be released. Some are not familiar with census release history. If letter is mailed to Ottawa -- NO postage -- send to NAME/House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 How about Letters to the Editors? I will give a complete list tomorrow evening. There are many people who read newspapers but do not use a computer or typewriter. I also promise a sample letter -- Above all, do not CONFRONT any elected representative, but ASK politely -- the old story of using honey instead of acid. Where are the genealogical societies? South Shore Genealogical Society publishes my personal census page address every month http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm [The page started as Lunenburg County's Canadian Census Campaign] There are many sites there -- scoreboards, editorials, borrow phrases!! Above all, let's get crackin' during the next two weeks!! Please copy us in on any letters or replies to update the scoreboards. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON -- formerly Nova Scotia http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm