Sunday, July 11, 1999
In the 1901 census, most first nations people are listed as being "Cree f.b" or "Algonquin f.b." What does f.b. stand for?
The f.b. would stand for Full Blooded or Full Breed (from Joe Wilson & David Agar). According to the Library & Archives of Canada , F.B. referred to a person with a French parent and a Native parent (French Breed). Other forms used include E.B. (English Breed), S.B. (Scottish Breed), I.B. (Irish Breed), O.B. (Other Breed). "Cree F.B" would mean a person born from a Cree parent and a French parent.
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
Where can I find Militia Rolls and/or information about the East York Militia?
These rolls can be viewed at the Library & Archives of Canada (From David Agar)
Monday, May 17, 1999
What is the website for the Ontario Cemetery Project?
The Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (OCFA) can be located at http://www.islandnet.com/ocfa
Monday, April 26, 1999
How can I find the names of the United Empire Loyalists?
Two places -- The UELAC (United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada) and the Land Grant / Land Peitition microfilms. The UELAC documents all known UEL's by descendants who join the organization claiming to be descended from a UEL. You can learn more about the UELAC by visiting their website (see links ). Land Grant / Land Petition microfilms are copies of the actual petitions and grant used to get land in Ontario. Most UEL claimants would state their UEL status in their petition.
Wednesday, April 21, 1999
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