tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21625253011272203252024-03-19T14:02:37.889-04:00AFGS - American French Genealogical SocietyThe American-French Genealogical Society, is a non-profit genealogical and historical organization with a focus on French-Canadian research.Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-58965735471993922872012-10-09T19:25:00.001-04:002012-10-09T19:25:07.573-04:00Beginning French Canadian Genealogy Class
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">By: Dennis
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<u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">When:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 - 9:00 am to
12:00 noon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cost:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Free and open to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u>Class description:</u><br />
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Whether you're just starting out, need a refresher course in the basics of
doing your family tree, or still have unanswered questions, the American-French
Genealogical Society, 78 Earle Street, Woonsocket, RI is offering a course on
Beginning French Canadian Genealogy in two parts on Saturday morning, October
20, 2012. The class, starting at 9 AM and running until about noon will be
given by AFGS past President Dennis Boudreau, who has over 30 years as a
professional genealogist, writer and researcher.<br />
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The course will cover all the basics from starting at home, organizing one's
data, using the AFGS library's collections (with a quick tour), Internet resources,
reading the religious/civil registers and census records, and migration
patterns from Canada to the United States. It will also give an overview of
sobriquets (Canadian surnames and nicknames), and using DNA findings. It will
offer a quick how-to guide to unraveling blood and in-law dispensations found
in marriage records, and how to recognize Native people in your ancestry,
should they be present. And finally, the course will touch on the Acadians,
since many Québec families claim several of these French Neutrals from the Canadian
Maritimes in their ancestries. Additionally, Dennis will cover how to start
compiling one's family history, collecting photographs, and properly
documenting research findings.<br />
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Following the lecture, Mr. Boudreau, as well as other AFGS staff volunteers,
will be available to help participants get started on their family tree using
the library's vast resources.<br />
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Please register at the library, or <a href="mailto:class-signup@afgs.org" target="_blank">E-mail</a> your registration to sign up for this
valuable 3-hour course. You may also <a href="mailto:class-signup@afgs.org" target="_blank">E-mail</a> any questions you may have
concerning this workshop. AFGS members and guests may attend at no charge; a
fee of $5 will be charged to guests (non AFGS Members) who stay to use the
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Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-51121176449999628932011-07-13T19:02:00.000-04:002011-07-13T19:02:08.548-04:00Le village historique Acadien -- The Acadian Historic Village, Caraquet, NBI’m sure many of you have been to Old Sturbridge Village or Plimouth Plantation. There is a similar living history museum in northern New Brunswick, Canada. If you thought understanding the Olde English at Plimouth was difficult, imagine the ancient French spoken by the Acadian role players in this village.<br />
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The link below is video tour of the various buildings and actors showcasing their crafts.<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG8ditzsCMw&feature=player_detailpage">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG8ditzsCMw&feature=player_detailpage</a><br />
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It’s about 10 minutes long. <br />
The music:<br />
<i>Le monde a bien changé</i> by the group 1755.<br />
<i>La vielle bross en Acadie</i> by the group Suroît.<br />
<i>Le jardinière du couvent </i>by the group 1755.<br />
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The official web site of the Village is below:<br />
<a href="http://www.villagehistoriqueacadien.com/index_en.cfm">http://www.villagehistoriqueacadien.com/index_en.cfm</a><br />
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s’amuser – have fun!<br />
RGRob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-29225962807808838212011-07-08T18:05:00.000-04:002011-07-08T18:05:14.848-04:00French music at The Greater New Bedford SummerfestThe Greater New Bedford Summerfest - <i>An International Folk Music and Arts Festival</i> was held July 2nd + 3rd at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts. <br />
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There were over 50 musical groups performing over the two days. <br />
Le Vent du Nord from Québec and Vishtèn from Prince Edward Island performed on the largest of the 7 stages at the festival.<br />
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<a href="http://www.leventdunord.com/">http://www.leventdunord.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.vishten.net/">http://www.vishten.net/</a><br />
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Also performing was singer/dancer Benoit Bourque from Québec.<br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/benoitbourque">http://www.myspace.com/benoitbourque</a>Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-17443718900038174102009-04-16T18:17:00.001-04:002009-04-16T18:24:23.586-04:00Class on Computer and the InternetAmerican French Genealogical Society - AFGS<br />Class on Computer and the Internet<br />By Bill Pommenville – Webmaster AFGS<p>April 18th 2009</p><p>9:00 AM</p><p>AFGS Building ,78 Earle Street, Woonsocket, RI <a href="http://www.afgs.org/">www.afgs.org</a></p><p>Class will touch on a number of areas including Computer - Internet Use<br />- Internet Searching - Genealogy Software.<br />Computers - Safe Computing<br />Seeing the Information when it is no longer there.<br />Terminology - Hard Drive - RAM - Domain name -Cookies<br />The importance of correct and incorrect Spelling<br />Genealogy Software - Free (In packet)<br />Searching Pictures - Important Set Preferences before Searching<br />The Internet what it is and what it is not.<br />Searching and or Listening to a PDF files<br />What is a Browser?<br />Short cuts to Searching (In packet)<br />Searching<br />How to Improve your Searches ~ Narrowing your Search<br />Your favorite search place<br />Google Translations<br />Types of Search Places "directories" and "human-powered results"<br />Google Options (In packet)<br />Its about the Money<br />Google Search Features (In packet)<br />How do they get the info? What is a Crawler or Spider?<br />Google Cheat Sheet (In packet)<br />Search Preferences<br />Google Tour - Options Available at Google<br />How the Web Guy does it. Start-All Programs- Accessories-Note Pad (In packet)<br />Internet Archive and Wayback Machine (In packet)<br />Little Rhody's List – Information and links about and for Rhode Island<br />SitePal Virtual Interpreter – Translator (In packet)<br />Find the information once you're at the webpage (In packet)<br />Family Records Search - Free - Canada etc. (In packet)<br />Why Check the date on page?<br />Google Earth & Prado Museum in Spain</p>Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-66626575850333241072009-04-16T18:11:00.000-04:002009-04-17T06:04:50.281-04:00Sugar ShackSugar Shack<br>Saturday, April 18, 2009 at<br>St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center<br>84 Cumberland Street<br>Woonsocket, Rhode Island<br> <br>Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.<br>Buffet Dinner at 6:00 p.m.<br> <br>Daniel Boucher and Friends will entertain you with tradition "sugar <br>shack" music.<br>Bring your dancing shoes and spoons!<p>For more information<br><a href="http://www.afgs.org/sugarshacktickets09.html">http://www.afgs.org/sugarshacktickets09.html</a>Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-49344218097027214122008-09-29T17:00:00.001-04:002008-09-29T17:01:26.919-04:00Update Hall of FameTickets are now on sale for the Hall of Fame. They can be purchased on line at www.afgs.orgRob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162525301127220325.post-29620569558299581522008-06-12T16:29:00.002-04:002008-06-13T07:27:42.806-04:00Welcome to the AFGS BlogWelcome to the American French Genealogical Society blog. Please use this to post communication with others on genealogy as well as communicating with AFGS.<br /><br />NOTE: This is a moderated blog<br />Requests for postings and comments on existing posts are always welcome. All additions to this blog are subject to review and approval by the moderator before they will be published to the blog.Rob Gumlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07043021058837557569noreply@blogger.com