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Ricardo Villalobos was born in the Philippines in 1881 & died in Seattle in 1970. Anyone know more about him?

May 31st, 2011 1 comment

I’m researching his genealogy for a friend of mine. I have had trouble finding his obituary in newspaper microfilm because I don’t know the exact date that he died. Does anyone know this or where I can go to find it out. He does not show up in the Social Security Death Index, or rootsweb, or ancestry.com. Google searches typically bring up stuff about an unrelated Mexican singer of the same name.

Is there a (preferably free) place where I can access records from the censuses that the United States took in the Philippines while they were still an American colony? I’ve tried the National Archives in Washington State. They have everything else including the Panama Canal Zone, but for some reason they don’t have the Philippines even though it was a U.S. territory back then and there were at least three censuses taken by the U.S. in the early 1900s.

Ancestry.com doesn’t have the Philippine census either, nor can I find it anywhere else. Anyone know where I can find it?

Maybe yes or maybe no…You really don’t have much for sure to go on! I found this in the S.S.D.I.
Born 15 May 1882
Died Washington St
Feb 1969
Name : Mike Lobos
Unless you have something closer! I can"t believe that this guy
worked in this country for many years without a S.S. Card

Could you sue a business if..?

May 31st, 2011 3 comments

Ohkay so my Family got a storage unit in Pennsylvania because that is where we lived, but my pap was on his death bed in Florida so we moved down there for three years. We paid every payment when we were down there. We moved back to P.A and when to get things out of there but we found out that they tore off a end unit beside ours and failed to patch up our side. The top was completely exposed and the cocking on the bottom was NOT done right. All our things were ruined. All our family videos, picture, sentimental things from family members that are dead, and things that were passed on through family. We have a video of what the unit looked like and all the openings. Well, we stoped paying because we were not going to pay for ruin things. They wanted us to sign that they worn’t responsible for any damage and then we could take it all, we are not stupid so we did not sign. Well, they sold EVERYTHING with out telling us. What would you do and what type of lawyer would you get? No where in the contract did they say that they were going to be negligent, so the contract is out the window I’d believe. It was there job to protect our stuff. Everything was moldy and there were spiders and snake skins and mouse droppings. We paid OVER 13,000$ for that place to take care of our stuff. We tried getting ahold of them before we stoped paying but you have no idea how hard it is to get ahold of someone high up. There has to be SOME type of legal actions to take. We have a video that shows how it was. My Dad recorded it. And the the papers we signed before hand stated they can’t sell anything without telling us, and they didn’t.

Yes, you can sue, and you will most likely win. Go to a competent lawyer, have a restraining order put against them for doing business until they can prove your stuff is no longer on their property. Sue the parent company, the company with whom you did business, and all management individually for breech of contract. They will most likely settle within days. Best of luck.

Possible legal trouble with the ex… VERY LONG… sorry!?

May 31st, 2011 3 comments

So… another legal(s) question. I NEED to get a lawyer but of course no ones around until Monday and I will worry myself to death until then. My ex calls me tonight. This is all about the issue a few months ago where my son asked to be adopted… So my ex tells me tonight that I will be getting served with papers hahahah…

When I ask what for he tells me that there are several things pending with the state att. 1) fraud. his child support is auto deduct from his check. In the past his company has over paid me and when I took steps to give it back I was told that all I had to do was agree to allow them to take "X" amount out of each payment in the future to cover it and that’s the best way to resolve this… that is what I have been doing. The last few weeks they have been double paying me. I called them and as per the agreement they told me that if his company sends it in with my name that they have to give it to me and if it is a over payment then they will just keep taking "X" amount until it is covered. Fine not a problem… he states that my case worker (at my request) has forged papers saying that he is in arrears and that they have auth the state to take double payments until this is caught up… I have not been to court / talked to judge / filed ANY sort of papers about child support. I am clue less but needless to say PER HIM I have a fraud charge coming.

2)He then tells me that he has hired a PI and this person has been following me for the last 8 weeks… they know every breathe that I take (If this is true then I hope this person was bored to tears!) States that he now knows everything about me… my employment record, 9 years of bank statements. Both of my kids school records (my daughter is not even his…) ect…Because of this, this has helped the state prove that there is cause to file neglect charges on me and take my kids… now maybe i am stupid but wouldn’t DCF or some other agency have to look into this. Visit me, visit my home ect? I have NEVER been visited my DCF or had cause to have them visit me.

3) my husband in under a PTI. This is for theft and his first offense ever. He was adv that as long as he behaves / shows up for his monthly check ins / pays the fines / does not get in any trouble that there are no other restrictions… he can come and go… drink even within reason and leave the county as needed… we went to NC back in Feb… My ex caused me and my husband to fight. It was bad and my ex called the cops. He is telling me that with one phone call he can have him arrested for this issue… the cops that responded at the time of issue ran his name… checked all his info and released him from the scene. How the hell can he cause my husband to be arrested for a issue that happened out of state when the responding cops did not see fit to?

and last I promise)
4) he says that the states has me for insurance fraud… Both of my kids are on Florida Kid care. have been for years. My ex now states that he can prove that he has had insurance on my son for the last 9 years and I just failed to use it… This is not something that I was ever advised of. In fact he told my mother that when we divorced the judge told him he had to pay for it…not give me the info… It’s hear say but….

1) Hmm.. Try looking at that from his perspective. How would you like it if a big chunk of your check was being taken out and you knew it wasn’t supposed to be? And then the response was "we’ll just take out less later. Good luck with your bills for THIS month!" I’d be pissed too. And so would you – don’t deny it. It sounds like a big misunderstanding, but you should really try to get this fixed as soon as possible. He may have a case here.

2) Creepy, and probably BS if you haven’t heard from any officials. And not to his benefit if it’s true and hes just waiting to report you. If he knows that his child is being neglected, and he’s letting it continue for personal reasons, then he’s neglecting the child too.

3) Yeah…kinda bad for you’re case there. When you say "fight" do you mean like fist fight, or screaming fight? Because that’s kind of important. He probably can’t get your husband arrested for that, but it’s something you need to maintain an awareness of. Also, if he was out of state, and his case worker doesn’t know about the incident, and if it was a violation of 1 of his conditions, then your ex may have a point… Tread softly.

4) Fraud in an intentional crime. You can’t defraud someone if you don’t know an alternative exists.

5) What’s the story about your kid asking to be adopted? Adopted by who? Is he asking to live with his father, or just with some random couple? That kind of makes me wonder about that whole neglect thing and if that isn’t just a story. How old is the kid, and why does he want to be adopted? That could be a major playing card for your ex.

I don’t mean to make you panic, but if your ex has a decent lawyer, you need one too.

are these signs of the times?

May 31st, 2011 2 comments

Every year, earthquakes cause thousands of deaths, either directly or due to the resulting tsunamis, landslides, fires, and famines.

•3,000 people died in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
•Around 110,000 were killed in the 1948 earthquake in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
•More than 5,700 deaths were reported following the strongest earthquake ever recorded in 1960 in Southern Chile.
•While only 15 people died in the 1964 Prince William Sound in Alaska quake itself, 110 more people were killed in the resulting tsunami.
•66,000 were killed off the western coast of South America in the 1970 Peru earthquake.
•Between 250,000 and 655,000 died in the 1976 China earthquake that struck Tangshan, then a city of one million people.
•63 people were killed in the 1989 Loma Prieta quake — which struck the San Francisco area.
•60 people were killed in the 1994 Northridge quake in Southern California.
•More than 5,000 were killed the 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake.
•230,000 (and perhaps as many as 290,000) people in 12 countries — including about 168,000 in Indonesia alone were killed in the 2004 earthquake just off the west coast of the island of Sumatra, and the tsunami that followed.
•More than 80,000 people were killed in the 2005 Pakistan earthquake.
•More than 69,000 people died
uni bomber
david koresh waco compound
all the things are happening in society the world is not the same as 50
years ago people say i remember a time when you could leave your
door unlocked! why is it that you wouldn’t dare do things you could
do 50 years ago! the earth will never dissappear people will!! people
have changed the earth will go on for billions of years until we kill
each other or we die of unknown, medical, natural death man will be
the cause of world destruction!!!!

You didn’t mention one war, in which Millions die. Millions die from illnesses, Millions die from starvation (even today). Humans are higher in population that somewhat compensates for the losses. We have always lived in precarious times. Its part of the human element. Much of which is that small voice telling you that it won’t happen to you…and so you dare to tempt danger.
It would stand to reason, that the higher the population is relative to the higher mortality.
You could say, the End Times is something we have always faced.

Genealogy Research

May 31st, 2011 No comments

When planning your genealogical research for information that you need you will require tools that will help you conduct this research. The Internet is certainly something you should utilize as a means to gather this information, there will be genealogy research tools at your disposal that will make your research easier and quicker.

Online Genealogy Research Tools:

It is important to be aware of the availability of genealogical research methods you can use to learn more about your family tree, and many of these are available on the Internet. You’ll find many benefits from locating websites that offer databases that are full of genealogy information to help you create your family tree.

You’ll find the Internet gives you the facilitation to access information from all over the world, enabling you to research countries, plus most of the websites give you instructions on how to navigate them in order to find your information.

A list of the information you can expect to get from the Internet:

You will have access to databases containing the information you are researching.
Access to a great deal of information gathered by other people who are doing genealogy research.
Regardless of which country a family member is/was residing in, you will have a cheap and quick method of getting * You will be able to find helpful on articles, websites, guides and access to online tutorials will help you with your research methods.
Access to online software will enable you to quickly gather all the information you require.
Find genealogy research tools, software and products online that are designed to help you do your research.
Find good article directors, website directors, and membership sites with massive lists and databases of information. Genealogy Research Tools Sites:

One of the best sites for doing your genealogical research or information to help you with your family tree is Cyndi’s List. Information is indexed in various ways such as related categories, and an alphabetical index to make your search quicker and simpler. There is a text-only index, plus also available on Cyndi’s list is a resource page full of links to websites that also offer a genealogy research tools service.

We hope you find this article on genealogy research tools, both interesting and helpful to your quest to find your ancestors and in creating your family tree. However, a word of caution you may find your genealogy research infectious enough, that it becomes a enjoyable on full-time hobby, good luck on your journey.

When planning your genealogical research for information that you need you will require tools that will help you conduct this research. The Internet is certainly something you should utilize as a means to gather this information, there will be genealogy research tools at your disposal that will make your research easier and quicker.

Genealogy Websites

May 31st, 2011 No comments

There are so many websites now for genealogists of all levels of expertise and experience. But for the beginner, it can be rather confusing to wade through paid advertising cluttering up the landing page of a website, or to try to figure out how to search for the exact information needed. With the explosion of information and documents online over the past 10 years, it can be much easier to search for information than in the past, with “snail-mail” taking weeks! Remember that your local Library may well carry a version of commercial fee-based program(s) for you to use FREE! Also, your local Genealogical Society may also offer free access to certain programs or websites, as well as books and other helpful information. Much is available if you ask.

Here are some of my favourite free websites for beginners. I suggest you go to the site, immediately click “Help” and read through that section, plus look for other sources of information on how to use the site. Each site can be accessed by typing ‘www’ before the name, and a ‘.com’ after the name. Or, just type the name of the site in a search engine on your computer (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.), and let it find the site! Then bookmark the site so you can find it easily next time.

#1 Cyndi’s List – My personal favourite site. This list is highly categorized, and is also cross-referenced, so you will find the same sites showing up under various categories, if relevant. Not only will you find information and web links for genealogy of your county, country, documents, books, ships, etc., you will also find wonderful hints for beginners – on the first landing page, under “Beginners”. The Search box at the top right corner can be specified for searching only on Cyndi’s List (recommended), or if you are coming up blank on a very specific topic, specify the web instead. Cyndi is a real person who has put this site of web links together with brief explanations, and she updates it on a regular basis! You will also find helpful forms, message boards, and tips on researching in over 180 countries! Start here.

#2 Family Search – The genealogy library of the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS, or Mormon Church). This is by far the largest collection of genealogy resources and material available online, and the resources are held in huge underground safe vaults near Salt Lake City, where the main Library is housed, free for all to access. Very helpful hints for beginners, the FamilySearch site will guide you through your searches. There are Family History Libraries all around the world, and likely there is one near to you; they have access to the entire library, and can request specific microfilms of particular countries and records to be sent to the local F.H.Library for a minimal fee (roughly $6 per film). Every day, over 100 cameras are taking photos of documents and records all over the world for FamilySearch, so if your ancestors came from Germany, France, England, Scotland, or went to Australia or elsewhere – there is likely to be excellent records available online, or at the F.H.Libraries.

#3 Find A Grave – Just as it says, this free site allows you to find gravestones or burial information on ancestors; mainly for North America and the U.K., but it is expanding with submissions from volunteers. I have been thrilled to search for ancestors in the north-east part of the US and find whole families buried there, with photos of stones and information added as well. You can search for specific surnames, with or without maiden names, or you can do a separate search for the name of specific cemeteries around the area where your ancestors lived. A very helpful genealogy resource. Volunteers in the region are happy to take photos of your ancestors’ graves for you, if they are not available on the listing, and as they are local to the area, they may be able to offer further interesting information. Example: my greatgreatgreat Aunt & Uncle were buried in a smallish cemetery (about 40) behind a well-kept building – which the volunteer explained had been their original home. Several photographs from him showed me their individual stones, an overview of the cemetery showing placement of their stones, and including the home. What a satisfying and interesting set of photos!

#4 Automated Genealogy – Note that there is no ‘www’ before the name, when you are trying to get on the site. If you have ancestors in early Canada, you will be thrilled to find this site, with censuses from 1851/1852, 1901, 1906, 1911 records available for searching. Volunteers have transcribed these records, and a few errors in reading handwriting etc. have crept in of course. However, you can also look at the specific image on a split screen with the typed list as well, for each page. This is so helpful to look at possible ancestors with variant spelling of their surnames, and first names as well! Look over the landing page to see how many other Canadian records are also available for you to search. One fascinating and helpful part of the site: if you find your ancestor in an early census, their name may be linked to later censuses, making your searches so much easier, as you find them across time in Canada.

#5 Free BMD (birth, marriage, death) – This is a site for the U.K., covering England and Wales, with a great search function for names and places, for their birth records, marriage, or death records from 1837 to. The actual records would have been registered at the local government office or GRO (General Register Office), and by clicking through the Information button, then scroll down the next page to Certificates – what they are and how to order one. Once you are sure you have your ancestor’s record, you use the page and volume information to go offline to the local GRO to order a registration record. The cost for each one is less than $18 which is quite reasonable. And the registration record contains a great deal of helpful information for genealogists to use in further research. FreeBMD is part of a larger group which includes FreeCEN (free census), and FreeREG (free parish registers), and more information is added to daily!

#6 Google Book Service – There is no ‘www’ before the name, instead type ‘books.google.com’ into your search engine and you will find this fascinating site will keep you searching for “just one more” book, page, name, county, village, etc. I immediately came across a book called “A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England by James Savage, published 1861. Oh my, that kept me busy for over an hour, looking up several of my ancestors’ names. Make sure you are looking in the center section, as the right hand column is for paid advertisers, and they will take you away from the book section. If you find helpful information, go back to the very first page or so, and copy out the Source information (name of book, author, date published, by whom; plus the page numbers of any information you copied). I usually copy info to the Notepad sheet on my computer desktop, then decide to copy to individuals in my family tree – or into a sheet of information on a family line. Don’t lose your Source and Citation material details!

Enjoy these six helpful free sites – each has much to offer. And, the more you use them, the easier it becomes to find exactly what you are looking for on your ancestors’ lives. Happy searching!

There are so many websites now for genealogists of all levels of expertise and experience. But for the beginner, it can be rather confusing to wade through paid advertising cluttering up the landing page of a website, or to try to figure out how to search for the exact information needed. With the explosion of information and documents online over the past 10 years, it can be much easier to search for information than in the past, with “snail-mail” taking weeks! Remember that your local Library may well carry a version of commercial fee-based program(s) for you to use FREE! Also, your local Genealogical Society may also offer free access to certain programs or websites, as well as books and other helpful information. Much is available if you ask.

Free Genealogy

May 31st, 2011 No comments

There are a growing number of useful and free genealogy and family history resources, tools, and websites.

Family Search Website

One of the most active organizations in genealogy is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – the Mormon Church. Their flagship genealogy information FamilySearch website is one of the most comprehensive databases of family history and genealogical information in the world. What is more, it is a growing genealogy database that increases in size and scope with each passing day. The Mormon family search website is free to use and is well worth your time to explore.

Personal Ancestral File Free Genealogy Software

Again, from the Mormon Church, PAF – or Personal Ancestral File, is a free genealogy download available on the home page of the Family Search website. The PAF genealogy software is extremely powerful and user friendly and provides an excellent repository for all of your genealogy information. It has a robust pedigree or family tree feature as well as family group sheet templates to create your own extensive family history and genealogical information database.

Free Family History Information Centers

The Mormon Church has a very extensive network of Genealogy Libraries and Family History Centers. Listings for the family history centers can be found in the white pages under The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The centers are located in many cities and are staffed during the day and into the evenings with trained volunteers. The centers are equipped with an extensive array of computer and microfiche resources. Schedules may vary so it is wise to call to set an appointment. The genealogy centers are free to the public and the staff is typically well trained and helpful.

Public Records Databases

City, county, and State public records are available for your review with a little effort. These records are not always the easiest to navigate. But generally there is someone there who can assist you. You may be surprised to find a few nuggets of important genealogy information by searching these old records. Be aware that many of these old records have been transferred over the years to microfilm and microfiche. The family history centers of the Mormon church can provide advice on how to access these archived records. Public records databases may include information on wills, land and property deeds, marriage information, household census information, immigration records, and other vital pieces of family history and genealogy information.

Cemeteries

It can be exciting to search old cemeteries where you know that ancestors have lived and died. Quite often these cemeteries will contain the graves of one or more of your relatives. Headstones generally have very accurate information regarding birth, death, and often marriage dates. Some headstones even include information on children born to the deceased. A visit to one or more cemeteries in the vicinity of known ancestral homesteads can yield a great deal of genealogy information. It is wise to not only make careful notes when visiting these cemeteries but also to take photos of the ancestral headstones you discover. Don’t forget to note the name and location of the cemetery!

There are a growing number of useful and free genealogy and family history resources, tools, and websites.

Genealogy Mormon

May 31st, 2011 No comments

One of the largest and most popular sources for those researching their ancestry is the Mormon Church genealogy records. The Mormons, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (often abbreviated as LDS), have created an invaluable resource for those why may be on the quest for historical records. The Mormon Family History Library, housing thousands of documents and other records, is located in Salt Lake City, Utah; thankfully for those who are searching, the records are searchable from afar, via several different methods.

Access to the records that have been made available through the Family History Library is not limited to members of the Church itself. The records that consist of a complied collection of millions of microfilms, microfiche, books and handwritten records from across the globe are available, at no cost, to any person who wishes to access them. The records contain data from not only North America but also from Europe, and even as far away as China; the extensive collection of US records includes all of the US Census records from 1790-1920, as well as county and state records that can offers a rare source of family history. In the late ’60’s, the Church created the International Genealogical Index; a comprehensive listing of birth and marriage records of deceased individuals. An enormous amount of effort has gone into the creation and maintenance of this index; including extensive travel and research, by volunteers, into the millions of names that are researchable. The Index also houses military and social security death records that can assist with family history research by providing much sought after dates.

While the Family History Library is open to the public there are a number of ways to access the records in lieu of a trip to Salt Lake City! The most commonly used and easiest method is to search via the internet. It is important to note that while major efforts are underway to digitize the records, not all of the records are yet available for online searching. The information contained within their database is simply data; there are very few scanned copies of actual documents. So do bear in mind that there may be a few errors of the human nature.

An interesting offering by the Mormon Church is the Family Registry; this registry will help to connect you with other researchers who may be doing their own research on another branch of the same tree that you are investigating. A good portion of the research that you are seeking may have already been located by another researcher. Making contact with other researchers is a great way to not only add to your knowledge but it is also a great way to share your own research.

Making direct contact with the Mormon library is, in itself, a good way to get started with your research into Mormon Church genealogy records. While the church staff cannot do your research for you, their helpful hints and tips will go a long way towards pointing you in the right direction to ensure that you get the most out of your searching. Their knowledge of the expansive archives will help to ensure that you are looking in the right place!

One of the largest and most popular sources for those researching their ancestry is the Mormon Church genealogy records. The Mormons, or Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (often abbreviated as LDS), have created an invaluable resource for those why may be on the quest for historical records. The Mormon Family History Library, housing thousands of documents and other records, is located in Salt Lake City, Utah; thankfully for those who are searching, the records are searchable from afar, via several different methods.

Will Pfc. Manning enjoy his life in prison and being Bubba’s girlfriend?

May 27th, 2011 5 comments

The Army intelligence analyst accused of leaking thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks was hit Wednesday with an additional 22 charges, including aiding the enemy, which is equivalent to treason in the civilian world.

That crime is a capital offense but the military is not seeking the death penalty against Pfc. Bradley Manning. If Manning is convicted of all the charges, he faces life in prison, reduction in rank to the lowest enlisted pay grade, a dishonorable discharge and loss of all pay and allowances.

The Army made the announcement of additional charges after seven months of investigation.
"The new charges more accurately reflect the broad scope of the crimes that Pvt. 1st Class Manning is accused of committing," said Capt. John Haberland, a legal spokesman for the Military District of Washington.

Other charges announced Wednesday include wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the Internet knowing that it will be accessed by the enemy; theft of public property or records; transmitting Defense information; and fraud in connection with computers.

Be very careful when you endorse any punishment, including a date with Bubba, or else you might find that you don’t have as high a moral sense as you thought, especially should your turn with Bubba come around.

Quebec, Canada Ancestry?

May 27th, 2011 3 comments

I saw one of my old questions and one anwser said i should put information on my Quebec ancestry because it was well researched and see if anyone could find anything. So here it is.
My GGGgrandfather Alfred Blondin was born in Quebec Canada Circa 1840, his brother was Stanislas. Alfred’s son was Joseph Blondin. Joseph Blondin moved to cook county Illinois and appeared on the 1880 census in the U.S. In Alfred’s death record it say’s his father was Jos, probably Joseph and born in Canada.
Thanks!

I believe I found the birth record in the Drouin collection for Quebec vital records, using Ancestry.com (Canadian database.)

Since the record is in French and in a script that is rather hard to read without actually looking at the original paper record, this is what I can translate for you . . .

Religion: Catholique (Catholic)
Place: Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, St-Hyacinthe (the name of the county), Quebec –
Birth year: 1840
Birth date: may be 24 July; The record is on a page dated "Vingt Cinquieme" (25th) and the month looks like Juillet (July.) Part of the written record is: "né hier soir" (born last evening/night), which would make the birth date 24 July.
Full given name: Narcisse Alfred Désiré Blondin
Father: Joseph Blondin, boulanger (baker – his occupation)
Mother: Hélène Robert (Robert probably was her maiden name. This was legal to do, even though she and Joseph were married. It was the custom in Quebec for a long time.)
Both were members of the parish "de cette paroisse," translates as "of this parish."
Godfather/Sponsor (the word in the document is "le parrain"): Antoine Robert
Godmother/Sponsor (the phrase in the document is "la marraine"): Rose Benoit tante de l’enfant (aunt of the baby)

That’s the best I can do.

If you wish to ask someone look up the actual/real record and send you an image of it, if they can, here is a link to a web page of a genealogy help list for Quebec province:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canghl/pqmar.html
Be sure to read the info in the link: Guidelines For Requesting Help
The person on the list who covers St. Hyacinthe County is listed.

In case you are interested, this is the mailing/street address for the church:
Paroisse (Parish) Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire
2200, rue Girouard Ouest, C.P. 128
Saint-Hyacinthe, Qc, J2S 7B4
Canada

Unsolicited advice . . .

If you will be conducting more Quebec ancestor research, you may wish subscribe to the International databases of Ancestry.com for just 1 month, do "a heck of a lot of research" in one month’s time, and then cancel the monthly subscription. There are some free resources for Canadian research, but research in Quebec online is very "tricky," (including "creative" spellings of surnames and what are called "dit" surnames.) A lot of those databases are just not available for free. The Drouin records are not available for free anywhere, as far as I can tell, unless you cross the Canadian border and use the Canadian databases of Ancestry.com at a Canadian public library. 🙂

Whew! This is probably all more than you want to know.

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