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A busy week!
Due to my post on August 3rd, I had a very busy week with the media! My top 100 genealogy blog listing led to CBC RadioActive wanting to interview me last Monday. And if that wasn't great enough, they followed that up with a web article on Wednesday. The radio interview wasn't put up online, but...
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Due to my post on August 3rd, I had a very busy week with the media! My top 100 genealogy blog listing led to CBC RadioActive wanting to interview me last Monday. And if that wasn't great enough, they followed that up with a web article on Wednesday. The radio interview wasn't put up online, but...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Advances in Royal Irish Constabulary Research
This week I have been preparing for a talk that I am giving on the Royal Irish Constabulary (the RIC). The talk will be on September 12 at 7:30 pm for the Irish Special Interest Group of the Edmonton branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society. Special Interest group meetings are generally for bra...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
This week I have been preparing for a talk that I am giving on the Royal Irish Constabulary (the RIC). The talk will be on September 12 at 7:30 pm for the Irish Special Interest Group of the Edmonton branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society. Special Interest group meetings are generally for bra...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Starting off right
Many of us do genealogy for the thrill of the hunt. Sometimes that means we aren't as careful in documentation and organization as we should be, especially when we are just starting out as genealogists. Sometimes it is years before we realize that we have been doing a poor job organizing our work...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Many of us do genealogy for the thrill of the hunt. Sometimes that means we aren't as careful in documentation and organization as we should be, especially when we are just starting out as genealogists. Sometimes it is years before we realize that we have been doing a poor job organizing our work...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Blog award!
I received some great news this week! This blog has received an award from Feedspot for being one of the top 100 genealogy blogs. You can check out some of the other chosen blogs here: Top 100 Genealogy BlogsThanks Feedspot! I will continue to try to produce a high quality blog!
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
I received some great news this week! This blog has received an award from Feedspot for being one of the top 100 genealogy blogs. You can check out some of the other chosen blogs here: Top 100 Genealogy BlogsThanks Feedspot! I will continue to try to produce a high quality blog!
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Roots Sand Sculpture
I recently visited the Parksville, British Columbia Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition and saw this lovely sandcastle by Delayne Corbett. The sculpture shows four Canadian buildings: the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, the Peace Tower in Ottawa, the CN Tower in Toronto, and a grain elevator, re...
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I recently visited the Parksville, British Columbia Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition and saw this lovely sandcastle by Delayne Corbett. The sculpture shows four Canadian buildings: the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, the Peace Tower in Ottawa, the CN Tower in Toronto, and a grain elevator, re...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
A sense of urgency
As most genealogists have already heard by now, FamilySearch is discontinuing its microfilm lending program. Although the news has been met with a mix of panic and resignation by genealogists, the good news is that it's not too late to order film. The order deadline is August 31st, so even if you...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
As most genealogists have already heard by now, FamilySearch is discontinuing its microfilm lending program. Although the news has been met with a mix of panic and resignation by genealogists, the good news is that it's not too late to order film. The order deadline is August 31st, so even if you...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
House History links
Links for researching Historic homes:Canada’s Historic Places:http://www.historicplaces.ca/Alberta Register of Historic Places:https://hermis.alberta.ca/ARHP/City of Edmonton Inventory & Register of Historic Resources:https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/historic-resources-in...
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Links for researching Historic homes:Canada’s Historic Places:http://www.historicplaces.ca/Alberta Register of Historic Places:https://hermis.alberta.ca/ARHP/City of Edmonton Inventory & Register of Historic Resources:https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/historic-resources-in...
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Speaking engagement
Tomorrow night, I am excited to be speaking to the Postscripts Special Interest Group at the Alberta Genealogical Society’s Edmonton branch. My topic is “House Histories: Researching & writing up the history of your family home.” For those who think there is nothing interesting to research regard...
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Tomorrow night, I am excited to be speaking to the Postscripts Special Interest Group at the Alberta Genealogical Society’s Edmonton branch. My topic is “House Histories: Researching & writing up the history of your family home.” For those who think there is nothing interesting to research regard...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Get organized!
In January, store shelves that were filled with decorations become filled with plastic storage containers, encouraging us to get organized in the new year. Genealogy is no different. Some genealogists have begun a Genealogy Do-Over with the start of a new year. Personally, I made time this holi...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
In January, store shelves that were filled with decorations become filled with plastic storage containers, encouraging us to get organized in the new year. Genealogy is no different. Some genealogists have begun a Genealogy Do-Over with the start of a new year. Personally, I made time this holi...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Get organized!
In January, store shelves that were filled with decorations become filled with plastic storage containers, encouraging us to get organized in the new year. Genealogy is no different. Some genealogists have begun a Genealogy Do-Over with the start of a new year. Personally, I made time this holi...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
In January, store shelves that were filled with decorations become filled with plastic storage containers, encouraging us to get organized in the new year. Genealogy is no different. Some genealogists have begun a Genealogy Do-Over with the start of a new year. Personally, I made time this holi...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
ProGen26 Graduate!
I received my certificate in the mail today, showing that I completed the ProGen Study Program. It is a professional development course with monthly assignments critiqued by classmates and professional genealogists, with the aim of improving our work products. It was a long 18 months, with challe...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
I received my certificate in the mail today, showing that I completed the ProGen Study Program. It is a professional development course with monthly assignments critiqued by classmates and professional genealogists, with the aim of improving our work products. It was a long 18 months, with challe...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
ProGen26 Graduate!
I received my certificate in the mail today, showing that I completed the ProGen Study Program. It is a professional development course with monthly assignments critiqued by classmates and professional genealogists, with the aim of improving our work products. It was a long 18 months, with challe...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
I received my certificate in the mail today, showing that I completed the ProGen Study Program. It is a professional development course with monthly assignments critiqued by classmates and professional genealogists, with the aim of improving our work products. It was a long 18 months, with challe...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Heritage Books on Sale
In preparation for their big renovation, the Stanley A. Milner branch of the Edmonton Public Library has been weeding their books. As a result, they are hosting one of their big book sales this weekend, starting today. You can check the business hours here: www.epl.ca/books2buy This book sale is ...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
In preparation for their big renovation, the Stanley A. Milner branch of the Edmonton Public Library has been weeding their books. As a result, they are hosting one of their big book sales this weekend, starting today. You can check the business hours here: www.epl.ca/books2buy This book sale is ...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Heritage Books on Sale
In preparation for their big renovation, the Stanley A. Milner branch of the Edmonton Public Library has been weeding their books. As a result, they are hosting one of their big book sales this weekend, starting today. You can check the business hours here: www.epl.ca/books2buy This book sale is ...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
In preparation for their big renovation, the Stanley A. Milner branch of the Edmonton Public Library has been weeding their books. As a result, they are hosting one of their big book sales this weekend, starting today. You can check the business hours here: www.epl.ca/books2buy This book sale is ...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
Summer Graveyard Visits
If you live in a winter city like I do, you'll find that cemeteries are barely accessible for much of the year. So July is a great time to get out and visit them - especially in the morning or evening when it's not too hot. Here's the belated report of my tour of Edmonton Cemetery. It was organiz...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
If you live in a winter city like I do, you'll find that cemeteries are barely accessible for much of the year. So July is a great time to get out and visit them - especially in the morning or evening when it's not too hot. Here's the belated report of my tour of Edmonton Cemetery. It was organiz...
Published at Colleen Murray Genealogy
