Genealogy or ancestor-hunting has become one of the most popular and fastest growing hobbies worldwide today. Have you ever wanted to trace your family roots? This summer, the Chestico Museum is offering an informative genealogy workshop, “Starting the Genealogical Journey”. The workshop will be offered twice. The first offering is Wednesday. July 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. It will… (more…)
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Nova Scotia Roots Contest
Do you have Nova Scotia roots? Would you like to win a trip to Nova Scotia? If so, you will be interested in the Council of Nova Scotia Archives “Discover Your Nova Scotia Roots” contest! All you need to do is enter your family name and say why you believe you have Nova Scotia Roots. The grand prize includes a… (more…)
Routes to Your Roots
The Routes to Your Roots website has launched! This project is a partnership between the Council of Nova Scotia Archives and the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture & Heritage. The site is designed for people interested in exploring Nova Scotia in search of their family history. By simply entering a surname, visitors can easily find potential archives, museums, libraries and historical societies holding… (more…)
Spinney – Smith – Keating Families
Some research has been done regarding a family connection between Captain David Smith of Port Hood and a certain HANNAH SMITH (1750 – ?) who married a SAMUEL SPINNEY (1717 – 1784) at Granville, Nova Scotia. It has been recorded in some family histories on the internet that Hannah Smith was born in Port Hood in 1750. This is incorrect. … (more…)
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