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by Lahb
Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:31 pm
Forum: The Americas
Topic: Canadian BMD records .....
Replies: 9
Views: 1457

Wow, that's just lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your results with us - makes you want to just keep trying no matter how hard or distant it may seem!

Lisa
by Lahb
Mon May 08, 2006 1:15 am
Forum: The Americas
Topic: 2006 Canadian census .....
Replies: 6
Views: 951

Thanks for the link - Kinda makes me whish I'd been chosen for the longer one!!! :lol: But then again, 2 hours into filling it out I might not have been so happy. :wink:
by Lahb
Wed May 03, 2006 12:14 am
Forum: The Americas
Topic: Birth traditions in the USA .....
Replies: 5
Views: 1340

There aren't really US specific traditions per say - at least none that I can think of. Baby showers either before or after (or both in some cases) and are done by family or friends or both. Gifts for the baby at the time of birth such as clothing or items they may need for the baby at home. Bringin...
by Lahb
Tue May 02, 2006 11:55 pm
Forum: The Americas
Topic: 2006 Canadian census .....
Replies: 6
Views: 951

2006 Canadian census .....

Didn't know if anyone is interested but we just got our 2006 Census form today and I thought I'd post what kind of information our rellies in 2098 will be able to access :) a) Address b) names of all who live at this address d) is anyone listed a farm operator who produces at least one agricultural ...
by Lahb
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:40 pm
Forum: The Americas
Topic: Canadian BMD records .....
Replies: 9
Views: 1457

Here is a link to the provinces BMD division http://web2.gov.mb.ca/cca/vital/ they state: Who can apply... Effective January 1, 2003, The Vital Statistics Act was proclaimed providing unrestricted access to some records. Restrictions will still apply for the following records: Births less than 100 y...
by Lahb
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:34 pm
Forum: The Americas
Topic: Canadian BMD records .....
Replies: 9
Views: 1457

Hi Anne, no they aren't as accessible as Scottish ones. BMD's are arranged and handled by each province separately and unless the person is a direct relative you might be out of luck for more recent records as you have to prove you are next of kin for BMD's depending on the time period you are looki...
by Lahb
Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:57 pm
Forum: Seafaring
Topic: deciphering.....
Replies: 16
Views: 1692

When I click on the link the following comes up..."Script called without the required parameter(s). " So can't actually see the document yet. Perhaps one of the Admins knows what this means?

Error corrected - revised URL now shown above - AndrewP
by Lahb
Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:46 am
Forum: OPRs and others
Topic: Notation question .....
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Thanks David - I'd never seen one before :)
by Lahb
Tue Mar 28, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Computer and Software Shop
Topic: Simple Family Line Chart?.....
Replies: 3
Views: 607

Hi and thanks for the replies! I have no information about her family at all which is one of the reasons I'd like to start this. In fact my husband didn't even know his grandmother was alive until a few years ago. His mom had a falling out over 30 years ago with her and she ceased to exist! Very sad...
by Lahb
Tue Mar 28, 2006 6:07 am
Forum: OPRs and others
Topic: Notation question .....
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Notation question .....

A cousin emailed me a copy of an OPR she received some years ago for the parish of Dumbarton (dated 24.11.1854). On the left column there is a number 3. and underneath is a squiggly mark with what looks like "8/6" beside it. It is the only OPR on this page to have such a mark (its for the banns bein...