Trying to hunt
down that elusive French-Canadian ancestor? Then register today for our class, French-Canadian Family History. It’s this Saturday, January 30,
2016 at our library in Uptown Oakland from 1PM to 3PM.
What’s
the purpose of the class?
It’s to learn how to solve the key
problem facing anyone with French-Canadian ancestors: the discovery of their
most recent marriage record, whether in Canada or the United States, which will
usually provide access to the rest of the family tree. Also, you’ll review the main online resources
for French-Canadian research.
Who
were the original French-Canadians?
From a tiny population of
immigrants—just 5,000 men and 1,500 women, most of whom arrived in Canada
between 1660 and 1680—descends the entire French-Canadian population of more
than seven million, as well as their millions of American cousins.
To have French-Canadian ancestors is to
have an astonishing and ready-made family tree. From the very beginning of
French settlement in Canada, in the early 1600s, the Catholic priests
responsible for the spiritual lives of their parishioners maintained thorough
and complete records of all vital events, including marriages, baptisms, and
burials.
From these pristine and detailed
documents, all of which are now available on line, we can construct impressive
family trees, often consisting of over a thousand individuals reaching back to
the fifteenth century in France.
About
the instructor
Robert Jackson holds a Ph.D. in history
from Harvard University. After several years’ teaching at the college level, he
pursued a professional career in banking and finance. Since retiring, he has
assisted a variety of not-for-profit and community organizations. He has also been enjoying his hobbies of
genealogy and tennis.
Robert lives in Berkeley, is devoted to
his wife, and is very proud of his daughter, who recently graduated from
Bennington College in Vermont.
The
details
Member?
Then you enjoy free admission.
Not a member yet? Your admission fee is $30.00* and can be
applied towards a new one year CGS membership the day of the class. If you think you’ll come to more than
one of our classes, then a new membership (which starts at only $40) more than pays for itself.
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