Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records, 1786-1850
Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records, 1786-1850

Author: Linda Jean Nicholson

Publisher: Charlottetown, P.E.I. : L.J. Nicholson

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records uncovers the rich reserves of information hidden in early Island wills, administrations, and other estate documents. These documents are brimming with untold stories, and little known facts about early Island residents and land owners. Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records is the first and only complete reference guide to pre-1851 estate documents. It also includes an introduction to the early probate records, the probate court, and early Island probate laws.

Sailor's Hope
Sailor's Hope

Author: Rusty Bittermann

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2010-11-19

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0773581170

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Sailor's Hope provides a moving account of a multi-faceted man, tracking his engagement with the extraordinary changes occurring in the Atlantic and Pacific Worlds in the decades after the American and French Revolutions. William Cooper was born in poverty in industrializing Scotland. Without any formal education, he worked his way up through the British merchant marine to the position of captain on voyages linking Britain with Iberia and North America.

Finding Your Canadian Ancestors
Finding Your Canadian Ancestors

Author: Sherry Irvine

Publisher: Finding Your Ancestors

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13:

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This book guides you through the complexities of Canadian genealogical records, from provincial and ecclesiastical archives to the extensive holdings of Library and Archives Canda. Combining traditional, hands-onn techniques with introductions to the latest online resources, this book gives you the best start on the hunt for your canadian roots.

A Guide to the Library of the New England Historic Genealogical Society
A Guide to the Library of the New England Historic Genealogical Society

Author: Maureen Alice Taylor

Publisher: New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13:

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"This book is divided into eight sections: a general introduction to the library, articles on genealogies and manuscripts, regional studies--Ne England, beyond the Northeast, Canada, and the British Isles and Ireland--and methodological articles on diverse topics" -- Introduction, p. ix.