To all -- There is one very definite way to assist obtaining of grants for YOUR municipality - very definitely from the federal level. The City of Brampton, Ontario has moRe than 450,000 residents, even if some are long-time visitors. However, on the 2001 census, only the total of 354,000 residents were enumerated - others were either (1) not eligible as non-Canadian citizens or (2) could not be bothered. Any grant to the City of Brampton is based on the 2001 census. After May 16, 2006, grants will be based on the number enumerated, whether by mail or online -- so if anyone has a gripe because a grant has not been received, all YOU have to do is make certain your census form is returned, complete with YES to the very important question. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, Ontario ----- Original Message ----- Greetings All. In our quest to encourage EVERYONE to answer YES to the informed consent question on the upcoming Census I have been asked to advise regarding the benefits of doing so, and for what purposes Historic Census can be used. Aside from the obvious uses of genealogists seeking ancestors to add to their family tree, a few uses that come immediately to mind are: 1. To determine age eligility for pensions, etc., where no other sources such as birth certificates are available. 2. To determine descendancy to settle estates where no will has been found. 3. To provide clues regarding genetically inherited diseases and disabilities. Who among you can suggest other beneficial uses for Historical Census records? Please let me know. On Census Day, 16 May 2006, make sure you answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Make sure everyone you know does as well. Spread the word! Enjoy the Census! 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/author/authgw.htm

Very often, one is bounced off a mail liat and the following if how to check to see if YOU are still on the list. http://passwordcentral.rootsweb.com/ You will have to remember your password if requested. The list will be sent and then you may be surprised that your address is not included. Will finish the updating of SUBS and UNSUBS tomorrow. Muriel - list admin

To all -- I have been "reading" the percentages of the many counties of Ontario and found many with 100%. It is an interesting trip through the various areas and I know any who do the same will be delighted to see his/her county fully transcribed. There will be proofreaders after we get through -- possibly by summer. I did notice that some COULD be 100% except for pages not having 50 lines. As I live in Brampton, could the Peel County readers check Port Credit Village, Page 18, District 29, Toronto/Peel and District 21, Chinguacousy/Peel [Two pages have been claimed but not finished for over a month] Should anyone be having troubles, please contact me -- I have had to learn and do not mind sharing -- we all want 100%. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON

The Halton Peel Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is holding it's monthly meeting today 2-4 at Chinguacousy Branch Public Library, 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton. Fawne Stratford-Devai will speak on British Home Children. Visitors are most welcome to attend, no charge. Jane in Cooksville (Mississauga) Ontario, Canada -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 24/03/06

----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon A. Watts To: Canada Census Campaign Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 2:25 AM Subject: 'Gordon Watts Reports' -- new issue now online Greetings All The latest issue of my column 'Gordon Watts Reports' is now online. Topics include: Canadian Census 2006; Spreading the word; Legal action of Information Commissioner; A decade of Cyndi's list; Unlocking the Vault (LDS) It is available now at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0084.htm Enjoy the Census! 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 Permission to forward without notice is granted.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon A. Watts" <gordon_watts@telus.net> To: "Canada Census Campaign" <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:13 PM Subject: Census Day - 16 May 2006 Greetings All. The next National Census of Canada is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 16 May 2006. For the first time in the 340 years Censuses have been conducted in the territory that was destined to become Canada, respondents will be asked to provide consent for the release of information they provide, 92 years after collection. Until now, no such consent was required. The question that will appear on the Census questionnaire is as follows: ********************* The following question is for all persons who usually live here including those less than 15 years old. If you are answering on behalf of other people, please consult each person. 53. 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 ********************* Inclusion of this 'informed consent' provision in Censuses to be conducted from 2006 was the price forced upon genealogists and historians seeking to regain public access to Historic Census records to which existing legislation already stated we were entitled. We had been advised that unless this provision was accepted the government would not present the Bill (S-18) to end our seven-year campaign to regain public access Historic Census records in accordance with provisions of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts. In my post of 18 March 2006 I copied my letter to the Chief Statistician of Canada and his response advising what steps would be taken by StatCan and LAC to encourage a positive response to the 'informed consent' question on the upcoming Census. The fact is that we cannot depend entirely on these government sources to spread the word regarding the need for EVERYONE to answer YES to this question. It is time now to start spreading the word ourselves about this question. Our goal is a 100 percent YES response to the 'informed consent' clause on the upcoming Census. Realistically speaking it is likely a goal that we cannot achieve. However, with some effort we can hopefully achieve something close to it. The question that arises is 'how'? Start now by advising friends, relatives and neighbours to answer YES to the 'informed consent' question. Ask them to help pass the word along by likewise advising their friends, relatives and neighbours. Advise them that if this question is not answered YES, or is left unanswered, their descendants will be unable to find information on them in Census records in 2098 (92 years in the future). For all intents and purposes, so far as the Census is concerned, they will not have existed. If significant numbers of respondents answer negatively, or do not answer this question at all, it will destroy the completeness of the records, and thus their value to genealogical or historical researchers will be forever destroyed. Genealogical and historical societies can publicize the need to respond YES in their various publications. They can advise their membership at their regular meetings. One might think that all genealogists are aware of the value of Census in developing their family trees. You might think that after a seven year campaign to regain public access to Historic Census records they would be aware that starting with the 2006 Census on 16 May, they must respond positively to an 'informed consent' question to earn their place in the history of the future. Sadly, from correspondence I receive, it is obvious that many of those who use Census in their research today are not aware of this. It is therefore up to us to advise them. Genealogists and historians can be expected to be more aware of the need to answer YES to the 'informed consent' question than are the general public. In fact, the general public's knowledge of the issue is probably non-existent. They must be made aware. This can be done by word-of-mouth, by writing letters to editors of newspapers and by calling radio talk shows. There are many ways to educate the public, and I mention here only a few. The important thing is that we all do our part to 'spread the word'. If you think of other ways to get the news out please respond to me directly. On Census Day 16 May 2006, make sure you answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Make sure everyone you know does as well. Enjoy the Census! 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 Permission to forward without notice is granted.

Hi, I am Jean Warwood and am researching the John Holden Family who settled in the Woodhill area of Peel County, just east of Brampton. John's wife Jane Holden died about 1846 and is buried there somewhere. (I presume around the Woodhill Area, but possibly Brampton.) After Janes death, John remarried a woman named Martha Boggie in 1847 and later in 1850 moved to Osprey Twp. in Grey County. If anyone knows of these two families would certainly like to share all the information I have about them after their move. Thanking you in advance, Jean

This is a long message -- please read and save all of it -- Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon A. Watts" <gordon_watts@telus.net> Greetings All. FYI - I copy below correspondence sent to, and received from Chief Statistician Ivan P. Fellegi regarding his commitment to encourage respondents to Census to answer YES to the informed consent question on the upcoming Census. Inclusion of this question on future Censuses was the price we paid to ensure unrestricted public access to Historic Census records from 1911 to 2001. The next Census of Canada will be held 16 May 2006. It is time now to start advising friends, relatives and neighbours to answer YES to this question. If this question is not answered YES, or is left unanswered, your descendants will be unable to find information on you in Census records in 2098 (92 years in the future). If significant numbers of respondents respond negatively, or do not respond to this question at all, it will destroy the completeness of the records, and thus their value to genealogical or historical researchers will be forever destroyed. On Census Day, make sure you answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Enjoy the Census! 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 ****************************** 6 March 2006 Dr. Ivan P. Fellegi Chief Statistician of Canada Ottawa, Ontario Dear Dr. Fellegi: During Senate Committee hearings leading to the passage of Bill S-18 - An Act to amend the Statistics Act, you committed Statistics Canada, in cooperation with Library and Archives Canada, to a publicity campaign to encourage respondents to Census to respond positively to the newly added 'informed consent' question. A positive response to that question would permit information provided to be made available to the public, 92 years after collection. A Census of Canada has been scheduled for 16 May 2006 and wording of the Census form has been set. Wording on these forms advises what will happen if the respondent answers YES or NO to the 'informed consent' question, or leaves the answer blank. The wording however, can hardly be construed as encouraging respondents to answer YES to this question. Would you kindly advise specifically what form the publicity campaign you have committed to will take, and how you intend to encourage respondents to Census to answer YES to the 'informed consent' question? When will this campaign begin? Please advise also in what manner the genealogical and historical communities of Canada might participate in, or assist in the campaign to encourage a positive response to the 'informed consent' question on Census. A response to my questions, at your earliest possible convenience, would be appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely Gordon A. Watts Co-chair, Canada Census Committee gordon_watts@telus.net **************************> The response from Dr. Fellegi, received by email 13 March 2006, was as follows:> ************************** Dear Mr. Watts, Thank you for your e-mail of March 6, 2006, requesting information about Statistics Canada's publicity campaign to promote the 92-year consent question on the 2006 Census questionnaire. Statistics Canada and Library and Archives Canada are working closely together on this important project to ensure that all Canadians are aware of the importance of this question when they receive their 2006 Census questionnaires. I have attached a list of activities planned or already underway, designed to increasing awareness and knowledge amongst Canadians about the 92-year consent question and its importance to future generations. I would be pleased to provide you any additional information you might require. For further information on the Census Communications program, please contact, Dale Johnston at dale.johnston@statcan.ca. Again, thank you for your continuing interest in the census. Yours sincerelyely, Ivan P Fellegi> ********************************> The attachment referred to is as follows:> ******************************** CENSUS DAY IS MAY 16, 2006 Census Activities in support of 92 YEAR CONSENT QUESTION Library and Archives Canada 1. The Census 2006 image with statement on LAC's Web home page for April 1. 2. Census statement on LAC "What's New" Web page for mid April. 3. A media advisory by LAC for Web "Media Room"(date to be decided). 4. A statement on Web site "Canadian Genealogy Centre" which is run by LAC and contains info and links to Canadian local history/genealogy groups (requested information to be put up asap). 5. A Census message from Librarian and Archivist of Canada Mr. Ian Wilson in SPRING "E-Newsletter/Cyberbulletin" which reaches 2500 email addresses. 6. Letter from Ian Wilson to "Friends of Library and Archives Canada" about Census. 7. Census promotional material given to LAC Reference and Reading Rooms as well Canadian Genealogy Centre (which has a physical presence in the Reference Room) 8. Letter from Ian Wilson to "Canadian Council of Archives" to include in their monthly newsletter Statistics Canada 1. Printed materials (fact sheets, articles, newsletters, Qs and As, Census Facts) have been developed with statement. More are in preparation. 2. Materials have been sent to businesses, associations, community groups, governments at all levels, police, cultural and immigrant groups. 3. Materials will be available electronically on the website. Will be identified as "Genealogy Corner". 4. Media interviews to date have included reference to the 92 year consent question. 5. Material is available to answer respondent questions about the 92 year question in the CHL and on the website 6. Three enrichment activities have been included in the Teacher's Guide

Forwarded for Gordon Watts:- ------------------ Greetings All Recent news from the Church of the Latter Day Saints indicates that new advances in scanning software and procedures will greatly add to the availability of digital images and indexes of millions of rolls of microfilm stored in their vast underground vaults. The project is estimated to be completed in less than thirty years, rather that the previous estimated time frame of 120 years. It is expected that in as little as 10 years, much of this vast store of genealogical collection will be available online. To read the full release from the LDS, go to the following URL: http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,40-1-3384-9,00.html Happy Hunting 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

http://www.northpeel.com/br/news/story/2937212p-3403290c.html. Cleaning up old messages can bring back memories of the above published in The Brampton Guardian. Enjoy! Muriel

To all:- I know that not everyone will agree with me -- but that is nothing new!! My preference is Automated Genealogy which is Canada-wide, linked to Library and Archives Canada. Should I wish to search for a family member in the 1911 time line, I would be able to do a simple search on Automated Genealogy -- find the area -- then resort to microfiche after searching on both 1901 and 1911 AG records. [Who knows -- we might be able to obtain older records after 1911 is finished.] Standings as of now are -- will these change over the weekend? If the Co-Chairs of the Canada Census Committee can transcribe -- how about all! Canada ..........51.47% Alberta............................16.42% British Columbia ..............27.25% Manitoba..........................43.82% New Brunswick................68.76% NorthWest Territories.......73.74% Nova Scotia......................92.48%**** Ontario.............................67.54% Prince Edward Island........73.03% Quebec............................33.62% Saskatchewan..................36.45% Yukon............................100.00% NOTE:- The Nova Scotia transcribers are working in a group, correcting the work of others, working as a team -- this method is recommended for others to follow -- if only with one other transcriber. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/ http://automatedgenealogy.com/index.html/

Many, many thanks, Annie!! So many people put names together and call them a family -- when there is often no relationship at all. Please research a second site, or even a third -- do not rely on the first one. Apologies for not cleaning off the mess at the bottom -- if someone can tell me how to get the "slider" to behave and go with the copy, I would be most grateful! Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: <Hcounter@aol.com> To: <CAN-ONT-SIMCOE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:37 PM Subject: [C-O-S] Warning -- OneWorldTree > A big warning to people with access to ancestry about using info in the > OneWorldTree > > I just found a Jean Baptiste Toutant, (1787-1873), Batiscan, Champlain, PQ, > Canada, who when using the merge tool ended up with 9 wives, one who he > married in 1722 and had a child by in 1852. Another showed no birthdate for wife, > no marriage date, but the child born 1892. Another wife showed born in the > mid 1800s, but the marriage in the 1700s and the children born 1876, 1707, and > another date before he was alive. What a mess!! and the source showed 35 > user contributed trees!!! > > Annie in Minnesota . > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Bertram's Cemetery is located on lot 16, concession 1 W, (north west corner of Wanless Drive and Hurontario Street). Although I believe this cemetery was included in the locations designated as heritage sites by the City of Brampton, there are plans to widen the intersection of which this cemetery is a part. The Ontario Genealogical Society and the Ontario Historical Society have requested archealogical investigation. I write this note to advise the nine known families with relatives in this cemetery of the situation. BOOTH, CAMPBELL, GROAT, HUNTER, KITCHEN, NIXON, THORNTON, WATSON, WOODHALL.

----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon A. Watts To: Canada Census Campaign Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 1:46 PM Subject: Gordon Watts Reports - new column posted Greetings all. FYI - the latest issue of 'Gordon Watts Reports' has been posted online. Topics include 1) Lovell's Montreal Directories now online 1842-1940 2) Scottish Songs (lyrics and more, online) 3) Irish Immigrants - online database 4) 1911 Canada Census - Ancestry.com vs LAC and Automated Genealogy The current issue may be accessed at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0083.htm Past issues may be accessed at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm This message may be forwarded to mail lists to which I do not subscribe. Please send any response to this message directly to me at gordon_watts@telus.net Have a great day! Gordon A. Watts Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC

Sincerely hope someone can extend a RAOGK to one across the invisible border It is invisible to me as many of my family are from "over there" Muriel -- List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: <goatlady52@peoplepc.com> To: <CAN-ONT-PEEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 9:43 AM Subject: [Can-Ont-Peel] William Thomas Hicks and family > HI Jane, > > I would love to have the references to William Thomas Hicks and family. > > However, I live in Niagara County, New York and am unable to travel to Peel County in the near future due to health reasons. > > Do you know of any one who might be able to check the microfilm and send me copies of the articles? I am willing to reimburse for postage and copies and parking. > > Thanks for the help. > > Mary

HI Jane, I would love to have the references to William Thomas Hicks and family. However, I live in Niagara County, New York and am unable to travel to Peel County in the near future due to health reasons. Do you know of any one who might be able to check the microfilm and send me copies of the articles? I am willing to reimburse for postage and copies and parking. Thanks for the help. Mary

Looking for the burial of my Grt.Grandparents: Robert & Annie HARRISON. Robert was born 1832 Bossall, North Yorkshire. Annie was born 1836 Bishop Wilton, East Yorkshire. Two of their sons, Thomas & George are buried in Caledon East. (Thomas is my Grandfather). I have searched the 'deaths' in Ontario, and could not find them, at our local LDS Library. I last found Robert age 58 on 1891 census, Toronto. I last found Annie age 75 on 1911 census, Etobicoke. Where would I find a list of the deaths for Caledon East Cemetery? Any help appreciated. Bill Harrison near Parry Sound, Ont.

Hi Mary, There are actually 4 cemeteries in Streetsville, Trinity Anglican, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic and Streetsville Town. I checked them all and found the following entries: Streetsville town cemetery Nellie M HICKS 1889-1956 wife of Sterling JEFFREY 1890-1971. Nellie FLACK 1859-1945, wife of Rev. W. T. HICKS their daughter Mabel 1880-1964. Trinity Anglican cemetery Plot holders, no headstone HICKS. Jane in Cooksville (Mississauga) Ontario, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: <goatlady52@peoplepc.com> To: <CAN-ONT-PEEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: [Can-Ont-Peel] William Thomas Hicks, Methodist Minister > HI, > > I am trying to find out information on the family of William Thomas Hicks and his wife, Ellen Nellie Flack. They had two daughter, Mabel born 1880 and Nellie M born 1888. > > William was a methodist minister. I know that the family lived in the Streetsville area. I have the Nellie and two daughters in both the 1901 and 1911. Nellie is listed as a widow, so I am assuming that William died before 1901. > > I know that there are two cemeterys in the Streetville area: Trinty Evangelical and Streetsville Cemtery. Does any one out there have access to the records to help me find out if this family is buried there. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Mary Flack > > > ==== CAN-ONT-PEEL Mailing List ==== > Are you missing a Twig from your Family Tree? > Post a query message -- give the SURNAME -- > Someone else may be researching the same family. > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.12/265 - Release Date: 20/02/06 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.12/265 - Release Date: 20/02/06

HI, I am trying to find out information on the family of William Thomas Hicks and his wife, Ellen Nellie Flack. They had two daughter, Mabel born 1880 and Nellie M born 1888. William was a methodist minister. I know that the family lived in the Streetsville area. I have the Nellie and two daughters in both the 1901 and 1911. Nellie is listed as a widow, so I am assuming that William died before 1901. I know that there are two cemeterys in the Streetville area: Trinty Evangelical and Streetsville Cemtery. Does any one out there have access to the records to help me find out if this family is buried there. Any help is appreciated. Mary Flack

To all:- The following URL was received today from Rick Roberts and contains BLANK census record sheets for recording OUR personal data when transcribing -- may be useful without claiming pages if only several lines are needed on each page. Personally, I prefer Forms 1 and 2 - one is bilingual. Note:- Ancestry.com has 1911 Nunavut records -- this area was part of North-West Territories until slightly more than 10 years ago. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee ========= ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Roberts, GlobalGenealogy.com Inc." <rick@globalgenealogy.com> Hi Muriel Just a quick note to let you know that the Automated Archives Canadian Census links have been added to our page that includes 'Searchable Online Canadian Data' (1911,1906,1901). I've included an appeal for more volunteers to help with the 1911 transcriptions... hope it helps :) The blank census forms are also listed for ease of access for visitors Links to 'Searchable Online Canadian Data' are at at: http://globalgenealogy.com/countries/canada/searchable-data.htm Cheers Rick Roberts Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 43 Main Street South Campbellville, ON L0P1B0 ph. 905-854-2176 (or toll-free 1-800-361-5168)