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Useful Links
French-Canadian Genealogy & History
FrancoGene by Denis Beauregard. A virtual one-stop-shopping of French-Canadian, Acadian and
"Franco" genealogy links and info.
Acadian and French-Canadian Ancestral Home Gold mine of links to cemeteries, background
information on native peoples, deportation sites, blogs on individual families, all things Acadian.
Quebec GenWeb Project. A collection of online data and links, including links to county and
regional GenWeb sites within Québec.
Genealogy Today: Canada A great collection of articles by E.B. Lapointe
Canadian Naturalization Database. Canadian Government naturalization database that covers the
years 1915 through 1951.
Immigrants to Canada Emigration Information of the Nineteenth Century. Information extracted
from various government records and shipping record (mostly from the Allan Line). It contains
voyage accounts, emigration information, lists of ships sailing to Canada, information on the
ports, and on the people.
Other Links
Connecticut Genealogy & History
Connecticut GenWeb Project This site is the home page for the Connecticut GenWeb site, which
itself is part of the larger US GenWeb project. Links from this site identify other genealogical
societies in Connecticut
Connecticut Historical Society
Connecticut State Library: History & Genealogy. Any information you could want about doing
research at the library, which houses the Connecticut State Archives. Includes a research guide to
Canadian resources at the library, plus finding aids and online databases. Access to online
databases requires logging in with a State Library card. State residents can obtain a card by
Genealogical Societies in Connecticut: List of societies recognized by the state of Connecticut to do
business in the state.
Tolland Historical Society See and experience additional history in the town of Tolland, CT.
WPA Life Histories From Connecticut: A transcription of 261 life stories, folklore and first-person
accounts of life in Connecticut collected during the Great Depression. From other states:
"French-Canadian Textile Worker" (Rhode Island), "Noted French-Canadian Personalities," the "Soupe aux Pois" song (Maine), "Franco-American Grandmother" and "French-Canadian Textile Worker" (New Hampshire), "Boarding House Keeper - French" and "French Stonecutters - Father and Son" from (Vermont).
Acadian Sites
Acadian & French-Canadian Ancestral Home by noted Acadian specialist Lucie LeBlanc. Information
on the Acadian deportation. Covers every aspect of Acadian and Cajun life, before, during and
following the various paths of families, in every deportation location.
Acadian Genealogy Exchange. Information on this bi-annual newsletter and other publications by
Janet Jehn.
Acadian Genealogy Homepage. A goldmine of Acadian information. Includes censuses, maps, book
info, CD-ROMs, research resources, a chat room, thousands of links, music, history, language
resources, geographical information, surname info and much more.
Acadian GenWeb site: A clearinghouse of information and links relating to Acadia and the Acadians.
Acadian Memorial - honors Acadians, forebears of Cajun culture Honors the Acadians, forbears of
Cajun culture, who found refuge in Louisiana after being exiled from their home
Acadians in Gray Acadian experience and records from the U.S. Civil War
Blupete's Genealogy Page: Peter Landry's Site with many articles re the Acadian experience.
Cajun and Cajuns: Genealogy site for Cajun, Acadian and Louisiana genealogy, history and culture Genealogy site for Cajun, Acadian and Louisiana genealogy, history and culture, Genealogy
site with focus on Cajun, Acadian and Louisiana genealogy,history and culture.
Centre d'Études Acadiennes at the University of Moncton (NB), includes genealogies of 37
families prepared by Stephen White.
CODOFIL | Council for the Development of French in Louisiana Dedicated to supporting and
growing Louisiana's francophone communities. Site has information on Louisiana French history,
culture, artifacts, and archaeology.
Dictionnaire Généalogiques des Familles Acadiennes by Stephen White. Additions and Corrections
to this fundamental resource.
FAFA Fédération des Associations de Familles Acadiennes.Inc (French) Promotes Acadian culture
and heritage
Historical Vital Statistics Start Page Nova Scotia Searchable Archive. Can view original documents
for free.
Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton Museum @ Moncton (French). View Collection of
artifacts online
Newfoundland Labrador GenWeb Acadians of Bay St George, West Coast of Newfoundland
Northeast Archaeological Research -- Grande Pre Archeology Research Site.
Nova Scotia Museum: Info Sheets include 3 Acadian pages: 1) Settlement, Trading & Community
Life; 2) Farming; 3) The Home.
Parks Canada - Melanson Settlement National Historic Site - Melanson Settlement National Historic
Site Park site contains the archaeological remains of a pre-Deportation 17th and 18th century dyke
system build by Acadian farmers.
Poitou, Acadie, Bretagne, généalogie. ( French) Acadian families sent to Poitou; the Boudrot and
Daigle families in Brittany and Poitou. By Francois ROUX.
The Habitant's Home Page John P. DuLong, Ph.D: French-Canadian Genealogy Research with
Acadian Information.
Immigration & Naturalization
Information about Canadian border crossings from the US Immigration and Naturalization Service.
National Archives of Canada Immigration Records. Find out what passenger lists and border entry
records are available in Canada.
inGeneas Database: A free database of the National Archives of Canada's Miscellaneous
Immigration Index (mostly 1801-1849).
Immigrants to Canada in the 19th Century: Contains list of ships, passenger lists and other
immigration- and ship-related info for this period.
Researching With Ship Passenger Lists: Tips and links to using ship passenger lists to research your
immigrant family
Archives & Libraries
Canada: National Archives of Canada. Includes the online research tool ArciviaNet and a genealogy section.
Maine: Maine State Archives: Genealogy and Maine State Library.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts State Archives. Includes information on the collections, how to
research your family history at the archives, research services and standard contact and location
information. Also check Massachusetts State Library: Genealogy for more resources.
New Hampshire: New Hampshire State Archives and New Hampshire State Library: History and
Genealogy.
Quebec: Archives Nationales du Québec (French only).
USA: The National Archives and Records Administration site includes a genealogy section.
Publications
Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec: Digital Collection. Consult a vast array of the online collection of
the National Library of Quebec, mostly in the original French. Useful subjects include Acadie &
Acadiens, Canada, Canadiens-Français, Nouvelle-France, etc.
Dictionnaire Généalogique des Familles du Québec des Origines à 1730 by René Jetté.
Explanation of entries & abbreviations.
The Jesuit Relations. Translation by Reuben Gold Thwaites.
Other French-Canadian Societies
American-Canadian Genealogical Society in Manchester, NH. Includes discussion lists, publications for sale and society info.
American-French Genealogical Society in Woonsocket, RI. The AFGS home page provides information about the society, including its location, library hours, research sources, publications for sale and links to other genealogy-related sites.
Franco-American Genealogical Society of York County (Maine). Scant information, but may be of some use for research requests. Information is now housed at McArthur Library in Biddeford, Maine.
French Canadian/Acadian Genealogists of Wisconsin Includes information on sacramental records of the Milwaukee archdiocese.
French Canadian Heritage Society of California. Detailed listings of French-Canadian resources
available at the society's library, with a listing of members and surnames being researched.
French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan. Provides information on researching your
ancestors in Michigan, plus how to receive an official "Detroit Settler Descendant Certificate" if
you are descended from an original settler (1701-1710).
La Société des Filles du Roi et Soldats du Carignan is a group that honors our 17th century
ancestors who were King's Daughters and Carignan soldiers in New France. The SFRSC has
members from across the US and Canada and publishes a newsletter.
Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society details the society's research service, publications for
sale, surname index and current projects.
Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society Located in Plattsburgh, NY (library in
Keeseville).
Société Généalogique Canadienne-Française (SGCF). This society publishes the journal
"Mémoires."
Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society. Includes much useful information on researching
ancestors from Vermont.
General Genealogy
Charts and Forms provided by Ancestry.com include a 5-generation chart, family group sheet,
census extraction, correspondence record, research calendar, research extract and source
summary.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet Over 9,600 categorized & cross-referenced sites.
Links are provided for over 50 different categories. Several of these categories are focused on
Canadian Provinces, while others are focused on specific nationalities. Other categories reflect
topics related to genealogy (census, events, surname lists, etc.).
Downloadable Genealogy Forms from Family Tree Magazine. A long list of forms you can print out,
including a 5-generation chart, note-taking forms, research worksheet, various census forms,
family group sheet, cemetery transcription form, and much more.
Genealogy for Kids: Building a Family Tree from AAA STATE OF PLAY. A site that gives bulleted step by step instruction for children and adults to create a family tree, with manageable and insightful help. This was recommended by a Boy Scout who found it helpful for the
Genealogy Badge.
Linkpendium 1,045,631-link directory of genealogical genealogical resources in the USA
National Genealogical Society. Includes an introduction to genealogy; genealogical standards;
online and at-home courses; an online store with books, genealogy forms and more; information
on the society's library and information on membership to the society.
New England Historic Genealogical Society The nation's oldest and largest genealogical society. One
of the country's richest sources on family history, with particular emphasis on local family history.
Obituary Daily Times This is an index of published obituaries. There is an online searchable
database of the index and links to some newspaper Web sites, some of which have full obituary
text.
Researching Your House's History: Excellent site for those who are interested in the history of a
particular building. Includes tips on research, legal issues, and links to useful web sites.
Six Steps to Your Family History This article takes you step by step on beginning your search into your own family genealogy. It includes additional links for further research based on your roots.
The Internet Genealogical Directory This site provides a reference point for several types of
genealogical information. Categories include: Associations, Libraries, Professional Researchers,
Personal Pages and more.
Native American
The Institute for American Indian Studies is mainly centered on archaeology/cultural studies. IAIS preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American Cultures.
The Old Mystic History Center ( formerly - Indian and Colonial Research Center Library)
The Institute for American Indian Studies The Old Mystic History Center (formerly the Indian & Colonial Research Center) has a long association with Indigenous communities in Southern New England. The Center holds an extensive and unique Indigenous collection. Original anthropological field notes, baskets, archaeological artifacts, transcriptions of historical records, images, audio tapes, a collection of mid-19th century anthropological literature, and slides can be seen at the OMHC.