Primary settlements took place in the province of Alberta between 1885 and 1914. In the world of genealogy, that does not seem very far back!
During this course, we will discuss the settlement patterns in Alberta and various documents created such as Vital Statistics Records, Probate Records, Census Records, Land Records and Church Records.
We will also review available Research Resources such as Archives, Libraries and Family History Centers.
This course will not only address the needs of those researching Alberta Ancestors but also the needs of those living in the Province of Alberta researching other ancestors of various backgrounds.
COURSE CONTENT
WEEK 1
Your Ancestors In Alberta
Abbreviations
Settlement Patterns
Years & Locations of Settlement
Bibliography
Documents: Vital Statistics (Births, Marriages & Deaths)
Registration of Birth
Registration of Death
Probate Records
Wills & Estates
Letter of Administration Indicates that the Deceased Died Without a Will
Census Records
Land Records
Township Survey
Homestead Records
Transcribed Application for Homestead Patent
School Land Records
Canadian Pacific Railroad Land Sales
Municipal Land Records
Church Records
Anglican
Marriage Certificate issued by the Methodist Church
Lutheran
Alberta Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Edmonton
Diocese of Calgary
Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan
MacKenzie-Fort Smith Diocese
Ukrainian Eparchy of Edmonton
United Church
Cemeteries
Calgary Catholic Cemeteries
Funeral Homes
Newspapers
Bibliography
WEEK 2
Major Repositories
Archives
Provincial Archives of Alberta
Application Form
Glenbow Archives & Library
University Archives
University of Alberta Archives
University of Calgary Archives
University of Lethbridge Archives
P.D. Fleck Library & Archives
Thomas A. Edge Archives & Special Collections
Municipal Archives
City of Calgary Archives
City of Edmonton Archives
Other Municipal Archives
Athabasca Library & Archives
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Edson & District Public Library & Archives
Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives
Sir Alexander Galt Museum & Archives
Medicine Hat Museum & Art Gallery, Archives
Red Deer & District Museum & Archives
City of Wetaskiwin Archives
Other Archives
Calgary Police Service Interpretive Centre & Archives
Edmonton Police Museum & Archives
Edmonton Public Schools Archives/Museum
Ukrainian-Canadian Archives & Museum of Alberta
Canadian Moravian Historical Society Archives
Edmonton Telephones Historical Information Centre Foundation
Alberta Association of Registered Nurses Museum & Archives
Legal Archives Society of Alberta
Credit Union Central Alberta Ltd. Archives
WEEK 3
Libraries
Genealogical Libraries
American Historical Society of Germans from Russia
Alberta Genealogical Society Branch Libraries
Alberta Family Histories Society
Public Libraries
Smaller Local Libraries
University Libraries
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
Special Collections
Other Libraries
WEEK 4
Genealogical Societies
Museums
Family History Centers Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Family History Centres in Alberta
Major Collections
Services & Researchers
Appendix
Location of Municipalities Within Counties, Municipal Districts & Improvement Districts
