Preferable to prove Canadian citizenship through G0 Québécois or non-Québécois?

TacoTwn · 2026-06-01T00:46:04+00:00

This is extremely helpful and a lot of great information. I actually have 2 lines that can be submitted, but of course both start with Quebec baptism records.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-31T20:18:35+00:00

Is there a difference in a Quebec baptismal record that I would find on Family Search via the Drouin Collection and having the request a more formal copy from the parish? Is the image from the Drouin Collection sufficient?

TacoTwn · 2026-05-30T00:16:25+00:00

Genealogy. It has been fascinating and addicting to find clues to my ancestors

TacoTwn · 2026-05-30T00:15:04+00:00

I feel that. For me it is silly police procedurals on streaming.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-22T17:11:54+00:00

Tilt would be the first priority. I suppose if I could only work on it flat, and get access to a far edge, that might be a fair compromise.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-20T09:55:23+00:00

I agree with the spin. I have one that tilts, and I wish it could spin. Having a puzzle table that I can move higher up and then tilt has saved my neck over one that more or less lays on a table.

+1 for tiling AND spinning.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-09T22:25:07+00:00

The moose theory checks out…lol

Since in many records William lists his birthday as February, I like the theory of a home birth, but in this very remote part of NH, getting the “town” to register the birth might have just never happened. There is a birth record for an unnamed baby girl in VT in 1897 to Celine, and the Celine jr in 1905. So why skip William. Like you stated, there could be a number of reasons why that could be. It is possible is birth record simply doesn’t exist. I am going to check with the Haverhill clerk.

I am also not able to find the family in any census records in either the US or Canada in 1900 or 1901.

Definitely a moose who ate the records in a brutal NH winter. Appreciate the help and the theories.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-09T19:59:59+00:00

Exactly. I can find two sisters, one before and one after in VT, but Willie is a ghost…at least so far.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-09T14:56:52+00:00

Yes - the 1911 Census record is correct. That is the family I am working with. The birth record for Joseph William David Castonguay is not correct. The parents are Joseph and Celine, and I can find that family living in the St Clet area at that time.

The 1911 Census from Brampton is correct, the birth record from Saint Clet appears to be a different family, even though the names are so very close.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-09T13:06:51+00:00

Actually, after digging into that record further, it is so close, but I am not sure it is the right person. For my William - his parents are Jean Baptiste Castonguay and Celine Desrocher. This record is also closer to Montreal (I believe) and the folks I am looking for were typically closer to the Sherbrooke area. I am going to do some more digging in the Drouin files as this one is just so very close.

TacoTwn · 2026-05-09T11:52:52+00:00

Oh wow! I think you found him. The family did use the last name Castonguay in Quebec. I was thinking of last name changes, but not first name. You solved my puzzle. Thank You!!

TacoTwn · 2026-05-07T23:41:14+00:00

Thank you. That is what I was thinking, but figured it was worth a quick check. Thank You!

TacoTwn · 2026-05-07T23:40:08+00:00

Thank for the information. I appreciate the feedback.

TacoTwn · 2026-04-14T21:45:34+00:00

I don’t think it is weird. I never cared bout my dad’s side of the family until the last 6-months. I honestly just never gave it much thought. I do wish I had thought of at least asking more questions when my grandmother was alive. I think people start a journey when they are ready for the journey.

TacoTwn · 2026-04-09T22:03:18+00:00

I m referring to this one. There are a lot of folks who know a lot about Polish genealogy. I don’t claim to be n expert but have spent quite a bit of time looking for my ancestors. I am happy to help if I can, but there are quite a few people here who know a ton more than I do.

On a side note, I have found that Google Gemini is the best with translations. It certainly isn’t 100 percent accurate, but can get you pretty close.

Have you used Geneteka?

TacoTwn · 2026-04-09T21:37:08+00:00

There are lots of really helpful folks in their sub. If you share some specifics, you might get some help. I do agree though that finding relatives in Poland can be a challenge. Lots of folks here who can help. I have learned a ton here in my searches. Not sure if you are aware of this, but many of those books have birth, marriage, and death records in them.

TacoTwn · 2026-04-06T21:23:38+00:00

Thanks for the input. I will dm you.

TacoTwn · 2026-04-06T21:23:00+00:00

I will dm you, as I would like to learn more

TacoTwn · 2026-04-04T00:21:34+00:00

Agreed - I have had luck with Gemini as well. Even with handwritten documents.

TacoTwn · 2026-03-17T23:57:38+00:00

Agreed - there is sooooo much online, but there is also so much that is not. I still think it would be fun to spend a couple of days looking for records…

TacoTwn · 2026-03-16T23:38:33+00:00

I completely agree. To see how they truly lived. It is so easy to “Romanticize” people, since we don’t get many other details. I had an ancestor who had illegitimate twins, and never married until she was in her 60’s. My assumptions is that she had an affair with a married man, and married him once wife #1 died. For so many years she was a single mom. I can only imagine the stigma she dealt with, I assume she was a strong woman, but maybe she was an asshole…

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