Six eGuides in the Genealogy Tours Store

 

There are now 6 eGuides in the Genealogy Tours store. These guides are all in PDF format and immediately downloadable. All prices are in Canadian dollars. 

Start Searching Your Scottish Ancestors:

Everything you need to know to start researching your Scottish ancestors. Learn how not to waste credits on ScotlandsPeople. See the depth of information on Scottish documents. Understand the Scottish Naming Pattern and a bonus appendix of words commonly found on Scottish documents

Preparing for a Genealogy Trip to Scotland:

Preparation is the key to a successful genealogy research trip. In this comprehensive eGuide, you will learn what is needed in order to be prepared for success for researching your Scottish ancestors in Scotland.

Early Scots in Atlantic Canada:

Following the highland clearances, Scots began pouring into Atlantic Canada by the boatload. These Scots may have been escaping religious persecution, extreme poverty or simply looking for a better way of life for themselves and their families.

Scottish Settlers in Ontario:

After the American Revolution, the Crown declared that Ontario was open for settlement. A number of settlements were developed. Some were military settlements others were purchased by entrepreneurs who then sold the land to immigrants. Many of these immigrants or military men were Scottish. In this publication, we look at Glengarry, Lanark County, Baldoon, the Talbot Settlement, and the Huron Tract. We also look at the politics and power surrounding the Huron Tract.

Early Scottish Settlers in Canada: 

Following the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, there was a strong effort by the Crown to promote emigration to Canada. Many of these early settlers in Canada, were from Scotland.

Researching HBC & Metis Ancestors:

The HBC began recruiting in Scotland in 1702. Orkneymen were recruited to work at York Factory and were indentured for a period of 5 years. Since women were not allowed, these men coupled with the indigenous women in the area, creating the Métis nation in Canada. This eGuide provides historical context as well as resources for researching your Scottish ancestors working for the HBC as well as resources for researching your Métis ancestors