What’s in a Name – Alphabet Railway

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What’s in a name….lots apparently!
Punnichy, Quentin, Raymore, Semans, Tate, Viola, Undora, Watrous, Xena, Young, Zelma.
Do you see a pattern here?
I grew up near Nokomis, Saskatchewan.  Dad was into history so we heard often about the naming of the little prairie towns along the Canadian National Rail line.
We’d head for Saskatoon to visit relatives and [...]

Canada’s Provincial Genealogy Societies

Find your Canadian ancestors
A list of the Canadian Genealogy Societies:
(click on the names for more information)

Alberta Family Histories Society
British Columbia Genealogical Society
Manitoba Genealogical Society
New Brunswick Genealogical Society
Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia Genealogical Network Association – list of several societies
Ontario Genealogical Society
Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society
Quebec Family History Society
Saskatchewan Genealogical Society
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Additions, changes?  [...]

Alberta Family Histories Society

If you are researching in Alberta or anywhere for that matter, consider joining the Alberta Family Histories Society – http://www.afhs.ab.ca/

Members have access to an extensive library of genealogy reference material and books.  Membership also includes access to Ancestry.com (through the computers in the AFHS library).
There are Monthly meetings and special interest groups for members
Most importantly [...]

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