Mike Quackenbush
NITROGENEALOGY
Genealogical Consultant
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Other Speciality
Family History Research
- DNA
- Document Retrieval / Record Agent
- Tutor / Coach
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
- Investigative Genetic Genealogy
- Law Enforcement
- Tutor / Coach
Other Speciality
- Event / Reunion / Travel Planning
Lectures
Program Title: Rejuvenate and Stimulate: Taking a look at your current-state family history research Experience Level: All Geographic Specialization: Canada Program Outline: When was the last time you went back over the research you have already done? Does your pedigree need a facelift? We will look at the why's and how's of refreshing your family history research. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Recognize those places: Connecting places to the people in our research Experience Level: All Geographic Specialization: Canada Program Outline: How well do you know the places where your ancestors lived? How can you learn more? Why do you want to know? We will look at ways to help develop a better understanding of the places the people lived, and why this can be a key to breaking down brick walls. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Getting Started Researching British Home Children Experience Level: Beginner Geographic Specialization: Canada, England, Scotland Program Outline: For seventy years (1869-1939) over 100, 000 destitute children were sent from British streets and orphanages to Canada to become domestic help and farm hands. With over fifty sending agencies, these children were primarily placed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Qu bec, Ontario, Manitoba, among other locations. One in ten Canadian s are now descendants of Home Children. This program is an unknown piece of relatively recent history in Canada. We will learn about the program itself, and how to go about locating records and identifying if an ancestor was British Home Child sent to Canada. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Essentials of English Evidence Experience Level: Beginner Geographic Specialization: England Program Outline: With history dating back over a thousand years, England has one of the richest sources of records in the world. A question often asked is, "Where do I begin?" We will explore the most popular record collections in England and Wales to help guide you down the path to continuous success in discovering the lives of your ancestors. Syllabus will be provided.
Program Title: Rejuvenate and Stimulate: Taking a look at your current-state family history research Experience Level: All Geographic Specialization: Canada Program Outline: When was the last time you went back over the research you have already done? Does your pedigree need a facelift? We will look at the why's and how's of refreshing your family history research. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Recognize those places: Connecting places to the people in our research Experience Level: All Geographic Specialization: Canada Program Outline: How well do you know the places where your ancestors lived? How can you learn more? Why do you want to know? We will look at ways to help develop a better understanding of the places the people lived, and why this can be a key to breaking down brick walls. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Getting Started Researching British Home Children Experience Level: Beginner Geographic Specialization: Canada, England, Scotland Program Outline: For seventy years (1869-1939) over 100, 000 destitute children were sent from British streets and orphanages to Canada to become domestic help and farm hands. With over fifty sending agencies, these children were primarily placed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Qu bec, Ontario, Manitoba, among other locations. One in ten Canadian s are now descendants of Home Children. This program is an unknown piece of relatively recent history in Canada. We will learn about the program itself, and how to go about locating records and identifying if an ancestor was British Home Child sent to Canada. Syllabus will be provided. Program Title: Essentials of English Evidence Experience Level: Beginner Geographic Specialization: England Program Outline: With history dating back over a thousand years, England has one of the richest sources of records in the world. A question often asked is, "Where do I begin?" We will explore the most popular record collections in England and Wales to help guide you down the path to continuous success in discovering the lives of your ancestors. Syllabus will be provided.
Repositories
Archives of Ontario
Library and Archives Canada
The National Archives (UK)
London Metropolitan Archives (UK)
Kresen Kernow / Cornwall Record Office (UK)
Archives of Ontario
Library and Archives Canada
The National Archives (UK)
London Metropolitan Archives (UK)
Kresen Kernow / Cornwall Record Office (UK)
Research Time Periods
- 21st Century
- 20th Century
- 19th Century
- 18th Century
- 17th Century
Languages
English, French
English, French