THE GLOBAL GAZETTE - Canada's Family History Magazine Vol. IV, No. 09, May 12, 2000 A new issue of The Global Gazette is online, filled with new articles and ready for readers. To check it out, click on: http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm . The Global Gazette is produced by volunteers, and provided to the heritage community without charge. The publication is sponsored in full by GlobalGenealogy.com AOL Users hotlink: <a href="http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm"> http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm </a>. SUMMARY OF ARTICLES IN THE MAY 12, 2000 ISSUE: EDITOR'S CORNER Global Gazette columnist wins prestigious international writing award. Time to plan for Global Family History Fair 2000. The first fourteen volumes of The (Ontario) District Marriage Registers arrive from the binderyin hard cover and paperback. Three new publications from Global Heritage Press covering Pictou, Nova Scotia, Renfrew, Ontario and Eastern Townships of Quebec. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm EAST COAST KIN My own great-grandmother, for instance, lied about her age. Her own daughters thought her to be at least one or two years younger than she actually was. When did she decide to shave off a year or two? On her 39th birthday, perhaps? Read Following tales of lore ... one researchers journey typical of many to share the experiences of a fellow researcher and wonder if your family lore needs to be further investigated.. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm LOYALISTS IN CANADA Loyalist Claims. We are now on our way to a discussion of sources for Loyalist ancestors. Of all the documentation that lies awaiting for the determined descendant of a Loyalist, the claims made with a special Commission are the only series of records created specifically for this group of people. Read Brenda Dougall-merriman's column for the details on Loyalist claims. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm ROUTES TO ROOTS Ryan responds tothe question "Who are genealogy conferences for?" by discussing who should attend and what a delegate can expect to gain by attending. Also included are announcements of two important family history events being held in Ottawa, Ontario and in Fort Wayne, Indiana. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm ROVING REPORTERS Sandra Roberts contributes a review of a new CD: Index Of Irish Wills 1484 - 1858. She explains what is on the CD, how it works and provides screen shots of the search screens and results. It you have Irish ancestors, don't miss reading about this resource, newly imported from Dublin, Ireland. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm TECH TALK Tanguay Now Affordable For Everyone.. new CD supplier has Tanguay, Corrections and more on one CD for under 35.00 (C$). A Better Mouse Trap! ... read about new tools which empower your PC to read, print and save images from microfiche and microfilm. Tanguay Now Affordable For Everyone.. new CD supplier has Tanguay, Corrections and more on one CD for under 35.00 (C$). FTM SuperBundle 9 arrived this week... discount priced for a limited time. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm UPCOMING EVENTS (WORLDWIDE) Browse or submit announcements for upcoming family history events, genealogy conferences, workshops and family reunions from around the world. No event is too big or too small. http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz55.htm ***** MISSED THE LAST ISSUE?? If you missed the last issue you can find it at http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz54.htm . AOL Users hotlink:<a href="http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz54.htm"> http://GlobalGazette.net/gazettes/gaz54.htm </a>. ***** ARCHIVE UPDATED May 12, 2000: Don't miss browsing the new Gazette archive of past articles, hints, lists, and sources. Now searchable by keyword too! http://GlobalGazette.net/backtop.htm ***** To become a subcriber to the email notification service for The Global Gazette, send an email to request@globalgazette.net and type the word SUBSCRIBE . in the SUBJECT line. The server will ignor anything in the body of your message so be sure to put SUBSCRIBE in the SUBJECT line. There is no charge for the magazine, and your address is never shared with anyone nor will you ever be solicited for donations to support the site. **** Rick Roberts GlobalGenealogy.com Inc. http://GlobalGenealogy.com The Global Gazette http://GlobalGazette.net Global Heritage Press http://GlobalHeritagePress.com Global Genealogy Shoppe 13 Charles Street, Milton, Ontario, Canada L9T 2G5