The alberta genealogical society is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1973, to promote the study of genealogy and genealogical research within the province of alberta. The county of ponoka genweb project provides a lookup service for all names listed in the index. Top 10 books on alberta history by calgarylibrarylochistory a staffcreated list. Alberta teachers association a brief history of public education in alberta glenbow museum school districts catalogue pioneering with a piece of chalk. We came and we stayed history of bawlf and district contributed for use in alberta digital archives by shirley. Our project is a 100% volunteer effort meant to provide information about albertas genealogy resources in order to help you help yourself. Be aware that the wiki pages for canadian provinces are still very thin in information. Calgary digital archives some document indexes, including places and local history books. Mcqueen in first presbyterian church june 27, 1887 to june 26, 1927.
Alberta was named after princess louise caroline alberta, 4th daughter of queen victoria. The area now known as alberta has been inhabited by various native american first nations groups for at least 10,000 years. Brands recorded during the period from 1st of january, 1907, to 31 of december, 19. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed alberta digital archivist with proof of this consent. Alberta resources for genealogy genealogy made easier. Find alberta history books in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Alberta cattle and horse brands free digitized book. Resources western canada history and genealogy books. This local history book contains many biographies of the families who either settled or were otherwise instrumental in the development of the county of ponoka, alberta, canada area. Flowerdale is a former locality in southern alberta, canada within special area no.
The entries were translated from their original german into english. Salute the pioneers round hill camrose contributed for use in alberta digital archives by barry hovelson aagaard, n. Alberta online genealogy records genealogy familysearch wiki. Published by the acme and district historical society. Local histories are books written by the community about the community.
Here is the lds wiki page for alberta genealogy information. The provincial archives of alberta is a rich and vast resource for professional and amateur genealogists looking to trace an albertan family history. For me, genealogy helps me see historical events with a new perspective. Lamont 248 andrews andruchow joe stella pride in progress.
If any one in this area knows relations of any of these families, do please contact me asap. The submitter has given permission to the alberta digital archives to store the file permanently for free access. Learn how to order homestead records from the alberta genealogical society. Raleigh updated march 11, 2008 saskatchewan, canada reflections of the past history of parkside and the districs of bygland, cameo, hilldrop, honeywood, ordale and spruce glen, saskatchewan local history book, published in 1991 and includes many family names and histories over 800 pages. The provincial archives of alberta has most of the local histories for alberta, which include biographies of families, as well as a computer database of people who lived and died in alberta. Afhs alberta historical timeline afhs cemetery index. Red deer searched national archive of canada soldiers of ww1. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in alberta. A volunteer genealogy project that focuses on albertas genealogy resources. Alberta vital statistics alberta genealogical society master surname. The alberta genealogical society is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1973, to promote the study of genealogy and genealogical research. Local history books relay the history of a community through stories about the.
Research canada in the countries forums on, the new genforum. Alberta, the westernmost of canadas 3 prairie provinces, shares many physical features with its neighbors to the east, saskatchewan and manitoba. The rich soil was ideal for growing wheat, and the coming of the railroads in the late 19th century led a to largescale migration of farmers from eastern canada, the. Genealogy edit edit source alberta family histories society. Genealogy and family history hardisty public library. Hi, i did search the alberta genweb local history book site for percan with 0 results.
He is buried at edgerton and i would love to know the details of his mi. The canada genweb project has specific provincial projects as part of it. David i have this book and there is only a mention of george deschambeault. Whether youre looking to solve a family mystery, answer a specific question about your own familys background or just have a passion for history, the provincial archives of alberta is a mustvisit. Hrushevsky institute in edmonton, 1943 something about edmonton and canadas richest mixed farming district, 1910 souvenir to commemorate the completion of the fortieth year of the ministry of rev. From the alberta genweb local history book site unfortunately there is no volunteer look up for the following book perhaps a list member may offer. The records in this collection are applications for land patents submitted by alberta homesteaders during 1885 to 1897. Mar 26, 2020 alberta, most westerly of canadas three prairie provinces, occupying the continental interior of the western part of the country. Edmonton alberta riverbend family history centre genealogy. Alberta family histories society search their afhs. Published local histories alberta genealogical society. It is located approximately 24 kilometres 15 mi southwest of the village of youngstown and 1 kilometres 70 mi north of the city of brooks. Andrew ukrainian pioneers in alberta 43, 46, andrew harris mary harris along victoria trail. Alberta genweb was established in 1997 as a provincial website within the canadagenweb project.
Published as a supplement to the alberta and saskatchewan brand book. Library research centre alberta genealogical society. Albertagenweb digital archives does not have the books and cannot fulfill lookup requests. It is known for the rugged independence of its residentswhether they are homesteaders, cowboys, explorers, oilmen, grassroots politicians or strongwilled feminists. Book the western canada photographers list 18601925 by glen c. Welcome to our alberta family history research page.
These are preceded by fhl, the abbreviation for family history library. What is today the province of alberta, canada, has a history and prehistory stretching back thousands of years. I am also eager to find a copy of across the years and buffalo trails and tails, 1st or 2nd hand. Top 10 books on alberta history calgary public library. The files contain affidavits to support a homesteaders application for land title. The history of the border country of coutts warner contributed for use in alberta digital archives by shirley smith. But it is also filled with the stories of those who came out here and stayed, despite all the hardships. Michael, ednastar 256 andrews lewis catherine south of the north saskatchewan 262 2242015 5 family history index alberta ukraine genealogical project. These titles explore some of our fascinating history. Biographies and history books ab genweb digitized archive alberta biographies ab digitized history book index alberta schools history book indexab genweb locality histories our future our past calgary stampede archives pioneer families of so. Find a cemetery this project is classified as in progress we do not yet have information on every alberta cemetery. Phillips published by global heritage press, milton 2002, 2010 an invaluable guide to help you identify the place and date when a photograph was taken. European explorers first appeared in the 1750s as the fur trade expanded across western north america.
We have ten branches throughout the province to assist family history enthusiasts. County of ponoka genweb project from wales to wood river. Two rivals, the hudsons bay company and the north west company, began building trading posts in the last quarter of the 18th century. Alberta government telephone books medicine hat and district genealogical. A list of births taken from the diary of a midwife, susanna giesbrecht nee goertzen.
County of ponoka genweb project ponoka panorama book index. Alberta s history is filled with heroes and villains, weird stuff and harsh weather. Browse newspapers from 1885, read entire books about local communities, research legal documents, view historic photographs, and explore much more. This book is a wonderful collection of images and stories that tell of albertas many roots. The following from the alberta genweb local history books damas dragon is not listed but perhaps some family connection. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at family history centers.
It was established as a district of the northwest territories in 1882 and enlarged to its present boundaries on becoming a province in 1905. Genealogy quebec, the alberta homestead index, ags surname database and. They also have history books and an extensive microfilm library. Have you researched in ontario in alberta from alberta genweb local history book site online some of the books may have been digitalized may be found at ourrootsnos racines online. Search your genealogy provincial archives of alberta. Genealogical resources morinville community library. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons.
Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your alberta ancestors. Thought that perhaps one of the stories in the book may have mentioned the family name perhaps location or at least some reference even if an actual family history of the family had not been submitted. To many people, alberta represents the true canadian frontier. Our project is a 100% volunteer effort meant to provide information about alberta s genealogy resources in order to help you help yourself. Canadagenwebs cemetery project, a free canadian cemetery directory for genealogists since 2004.