Content
Welcome
2m 38s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 23s
Introduction
6m 41s
Census
7m 35s
Vital Statistics
4m 41s
Newspapers and Directories
12m 3s
Local Histories
3m 28s
Land Records
7m 25s
Railways
5m 16s
Other Sites
6m 36s
Announcements / prizes
4m 8s
Questions / answers
7m 31s
About this webinar
Alberta is unique among the 10 Canadian provinces. It was the last of the three Prairie provinces to be opened to homesteading, which meant land in that province was available just as quality homesteading land dried up in the United States. That brought a rush from south of the border, and the American influence is still felt today. There has been another mass influx of people eager to work in the energy industry. Many of the key sources used in researching your ancestors or cousins in Alberta are also unique, so local knowledge is essential. This session identifies those sources for you, and will help you get results in your searches.
About the speaker
Dave Obee is a journalist and genealogical researcher who has written a dozen books and given more than 700 presentations at conferences and seminars in Canada, the United States and Australia since 1...
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Comments (49)
So many new sources for locating information. We knew some, but he had so many additional angles to find genealogical tidbits! Very appreciated webinar!
We are lucky to have the expertise and experience of Dave Obee.
I learned of several new places to look for information on my Alberta ancestors
I have done research for a friend when I traveled to Canada. So much more out there now. Thanks for your presentation.
Most of my family emigrated from England and Scotland to Canada. I have researched extensively but have just discovered more places to look. Thank you Dave Obee.
As always, Dave Obee is wonderful!
Dave, as expected, covers the information that a researcher needs. and there are a few surprises which I always appreciate. Duplicates on the 1926 Census explained!! Now I know why.
Looking forward to investigating some of these web sites. Thanks!