Genealogy Chat

Hi, I believe one or several of my ancestors emigrated to Canada, possibly around 1900 and wondered if any of you bright sparks could enlighten me as to where I start my search on ships passenger logs, and marriages in Canada? I've no idea how and where to start, so ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Lou

For passenger lists, have a look at the Passenger Lists thread on the Records Office board.

Hi Mary, thanks for that, will do as you suggest now. thanks Lou Great Tip Mary I've taken note of all web sites as I've some in Australia too. Once again thanks, Lou

Try http://www.theshipslist(.)com/Research/canadarecords.htm - seems to have a lot of info. (Usual stuff with brackets) Mark

Here are some marriages in Ontario, 1800-1924 (although most of mine aren't on there, yet): http://homepages.rootsweb*com/~maryc/ontmarr.htm (replace * with .) Census for 1901 and about 75% transcription for 1911 census: http://automatedgenealogy*com/index.html (replace * with .) Note: you can view the actual document, as well Also: http://www*collectionscanada.ca/index-e.html (Choose Archives on upper right of page) Canadian Genealogy and History Links: http://www.islandnet*com/~jveinot/cghl/alberta.html One of the best sites for Canada: http://www*cyndislist*com/canada.htm Pay per view site (I use this to see if I can find a record, then look elsewhere on free sites. However, I have ordered records in the past and it is an excellent site.) : http://www*ingeneas*com/ingeneas/index.html Would you like to post any information about the people. Perhaps we can help as well?

Lisa's right about Ingeneas..... I'd make it you 'first port of call'.

Adding to, for reference later

Hi everyone, thanks for responding I will look at the sites mentioned and keep on file for future reference. Sue, the names I'm looking for are Parr anytime from around 1897 - 1900 Catherine Parr b 1880 spinster thanks Sue, Regards Lou

Hi Sue, Wow! what a star you are, YES she's mine thanks so much. do you have any idea how I go about obtaining their marriage certificate? I also believe they had a son, but unfortunately his name and year of birth are unknown to me, Could you find them on 1911 census please - if that's possible and you've the time. I would appreciate it, but understand if you too busy. thanks again Sue. Lou

I have seen 2 possible deaths of William: Name: WILLIAM BOTHWELL Gender: Male Age: 76 Death Date: 21 August 1950 Place of Death: VANCOUVER Registration #: 1950-09-008067 BCA #: B13205 GSU #: 2032633 Name: WILLIAM JOHN BOTHWELL Gender: Male Age: 87 Death Date: 1 May 1964 Place of Death: VANCOUVER Registration #: 1964-09-006400 BCA #: B13266 GSU #: 2033689

Name: CATHERINE PARR BOTHWELL Gender: Female Name: CATHERINE PARR BOTHWELL Gender: Female Age: 95 Death Date: 26 July 1975 Place of Death: BURNABY Registration #: 1975-09-011765 BCA #: B13344 GSU #: 2050444

Hi Paul, Thank you so very much for the info you have given me. william John Bothwell is mine, and the death you've found for catherine Parr Bothwell fits my Catherine too as the years match too. I'm going to see if I can buy their death certs can you tell me where I send to for them as I live in the UK. thanks again, Lou

I googled this.... http://genealogy(.)about(.)com/library/vital/blbritishcolumbia.htm [remove brackets] Anyone with a valid reason (including genealogy) may obtain a death certificate in British Columbia. The standard certificate contains the individual's full name, sex, date of death, place of death, place of birth, resident province/state/country, registration number, and date of registration. The genealogical certificate or a photocopy of the original death record, may contain the following additional info: age, birth date, marital status, name of spouse, place of burial, occupation, and parent's names and birthplaces. With your request include as much as possible of the following: full name of the deceased, date and place of death, sex and age of deceased, your relationship to the individual, the reason for your request, your full name and address and your signature. Cost of copy: $27CAN standard certificate (transcription) - about £13; $50CAN photocopy or transcribed genealogy certificate - about £24 [Before you part with your hard-earned, it might be worth checking with your nearest LDS Centre to see if they hold microfilm copies.]

Hi Paul, thank you very much, It looks as if I may need to save a bit of dosh for those certs, as I may as well get the one with the extra info. I don't surpose you have any idea what parishes are in the Burnaby area do you? It's just that I've an aunt who is going to Van' Canada next year and she's the grandneice of Catherine and may be willing to look up the church where she is buried. thanks Lou Paul, thanks for the tip, will give it a go Lou

Looby, I think I have a site for death certs in BC - I am sure I paid about £5 - £6 to download cert. I will have a look for you. Dea x Have had a look - the price seems to have gone up to about £9.50. This is the website - search on vital events. http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-4C979EB/index.htm Dea x

This is the rference for William John's burial -: BOTHWELL, William John Masonic, Burnaby Burnaby, Halifax Street Southwestern BCGS-C-68 I have to go back to the site to see who you have to contact. Dea x

This is who to contact: REFERENCE FIELD numbers beginning with 'BCGS-', write to... British Columbia Genealogical Society P.O. Box 88054, Lansdowne Mall Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3T6 Telephone: 1-604-502-9119 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.bcgs.ca/BC%20Research.htm Dea x

What does that word Masonic mean? Surely it's not his name? If it's something to do with the Freemasons maybe they can help you.

Hang on - I think that's a different William Bothwell. What are the birth and death years?

Masonic Cemetery. Dea