Re: Guidance Please?

Angela:

Thanks so much for your reply to Deborah! I have been to the Archives in
Ottawa a number of times, but your information will be a huge help as you've
outlined services that I wasn't aware existed. As I'm going to be at the
Archives a number of times over the next few weeks, I'll be able to put your
information to good use almost immediately. Thanks again.

Carolyn
(Rhindress, Fisher, Lunn, Teed)


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From: <awintar@...>
To: <nscumber@egroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 6:29 AM
Subject: [nscumber] Re: Guidance Please?


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> Deborah:
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> Enjoy your trip to Ottawa! They have a great selection of
> resources. My first suggestion would be for you to check out the
> archives' website at www.archives.ca From here you can find out
> about their online databases, collection holdings etc. They are
> located at 395 Wellington Street (I think there is a map on the
> website). Parking is the biggest problem. There is a really small
> lot behind the archives building and if you get there early enough in
> the day you can snag one of those spots. Otherwise you have to park
> on a side street which has timed parking. I usually stay at a nearby
> hotel so that I can walk to the archives and not bother with
> parking. Their hours for the registration desk (which you need to
> register at when you first arrive to get a badge) are M-F 8:30-5.
> The Reading room is open M-F 8:30-10 and S&S 8-6. There is also a
> room which contains material that you need to have someone get from
> the back rooms for you. This room has limited hours, so you want to
> make sure that you request the materials and get your hands on them
> during regular hours and then you can look at them during the late
> night reading room hours.
>
> As for where to begin ... hmmm. I would suggest starting with their
> staff. They provide a service where you can sit with a staff member
> and tell them what you know (dates and locations) and they will
> outline for you what resources they have that will help. This is
> invaluable. There are more things to look at than you can imagine! I
> would think that you will want to start with the "newest" date that
> you have. That would be Rufus Brown (1809-1882). You should be able
> to locate him if you know the area he lived in (check census', land
> records, BDM registrations, school records etc.) There is also a
> floor with genealogies submitted by people like us! Definitely check
> it out on the off chance that someone else has information that you
> might be able to use.
>
> I have found their staff to be excellent. Not knowing too much about
> New Brunswick I can't give you any specific advice, but I hope this
> gives you a starting point. Have fun!
>
> Angela
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