Synopses & Reviews
In Finding Your Canadian Ancestors, authors Sherry Irvine and Dave Obee guide you through Canadian genealogical records, first by record type and then according to province. The authors detail both government and ecclesiastical records, as well as records related to special groups such as Aboriginals, Acadians, and Loyalists. They give special attention to online resources, including the extensive holdings of Library and Archives of Canada.
About the Author
Sherry Irvine is the author of three books and numerous articles on English, Scottish, and Irish genealogical research. She has operated a genealogical bookstore and research service and has taught, lectured, and lead tours on genealogy and family history around the world, including as a faculty member for the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University.Dave Obee is the editorial page editor for the Victoria Times Colonist and has worked as a reporter or editor for a number of newspapers in British Columbia or Alberta over the past 35 years. He has authored or complied six books on genealogical research and has been a family history researcher for more then 25 years.