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Goal 1: Research and Records



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Goal 1: Learn about Quebec research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Quebec ancestors.


  1. Introduction: Learn about finding your ancestors in Quebec.

    FS Wiki:—Quebec—Finding Your Ancestors

  2. Watch these videos for fundamentals on doing Quebec research.

    FS: Quebec—Quebec Research—49:25
    RT—Je Me Souviens - Researching in Quebec—58:04 - 2024



  3. Resources: Explore resources for Quebec research on Ancestry.

    AC—Quebec Resources

  4. Read these guides for doing French Canadian research.

    PR—How to Conduct your French Canadian Genealogy Research (Part One)
    PR—How to Conduct your French Canadian Genealogy Research (Part Two)

  5. Explore resources on the Olive Tree genealogy site.

  6. Explore the Genealogy Guide to Quebec research by Barb Snow.

  7. Learn about resources for ancestors in Quebec.

    Finding Your Ancestors in Quebec

  8. Use the Quebec Record Selection Table to decide on records to search.

    FS—Quebec Record Selection Table

  9. Explore a variety of records on the FreeCanadianAncestry site.
  10. Learn about the colony of New France in this video.

    AAC—Humble Beginnings: The Colony of New France—9:44 (acct. req.)

Exercises

BLearn about language and naming resources for French-speaking ancestors.


  1. Alphabet: Learn about the French alphabet.

    FS—French Handwritten Records, Lesson 1—25:00

  2. Words & Phrases: Learn about key words and phrases in French.

    FS—French Handwritten Records, Part 2—25:00

  3. Reading Records: Learn more about reading French records.

    FS—Beginning Research in France, Part 3—30:00

  4. Language & Terms: Learn about the French language and genealogy terms in these articles.

    FS—Wiki: French Language
    AC—French Genealogy Terms

  5. Learn about French naming patterns in this video.

    AAC—Naming Patterns—10:37 (acct. req.)