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| + | *'''[[Nova Scotia Record Selection Table|Record Selection Table]]''' | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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| + | *[[Nova Scotia Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
| + | *[[First Nations of Nova Scotia|First Nations]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Genealogy|Genealogy]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] | ||
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| + | *[[Nova Scotia Land and Property Records|Land and Property]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Language and Languages|Language and Languages]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Maps and Gazetteers|Maps and Gazetteers]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Military Records|Military Records]] | ||
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| + | *[[Nova Scotia Municipal Records|Municipal Records]] | ||
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| + | *[[Canada Native Races|Native Races]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] | ||
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| + | *[[Nova Scotia Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Online Genealogy Records|Online Records]] | ||
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| + | *[[Nova Scotia Probate Records|Probate Records]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia School Records|School Records]] | ||
| + | *[[Nova Scotia Societies|Societies]] | ||
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| + | </div> <div style="width: 76%; float: right;"><center>''[[Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Nova_Scotia|Nova Scotia]]''</center><br> | ||
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| − | === | + | === Brief History === |
Nova Scotia is a penninsula on the east coast of Canada. Settlements in Nova Scotia (the Latin term for "New Scotland") began in 1604. In the 1600s, Nova Scotia was part of Acadia. All of Nova Scotia passed into possession of Great Britain in 1713. The Province of Nova Scotia was formed in 1867, being one of the original four provinces to join the Confederation. | Nova Scotia is a penninsula on the east coast of Canada. Settlements in Nova Scotia (the Latin term for "New Scotland") began in 1604. In the 1600s, Nova Scotia was part of Acadia. All of Nova Scotia passed into possession of Great Britain in 1713. The Province of Nova Scotia was formed in 1867, being one of the original four provinces to join the Confederation. | ||
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Early vital records of Nova Scotia, Canada are viewable over the Internet for the first time at [http://www.novascotiagenealogy.com www.novascotiagenealogy.com] and they are free. | Early vital records of Nova Scotia, Canada are viewable over the Internet for the first time at [http://www.novascotiagenealogy.com www.novascotiagenealogy.com] and they are free. | ||
| − | Free census records for Nova Scotia and other provinces can be found at [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca www.collectionscanada.gc.ca]. Records for 1871, 1881 and 1891 are indexed. Indexes for some of the others can be found at Ancestry.com which is available free at most FamilySearch Centers through the [https://familysearch.org/help/viewdocument?documentId=106761&sliceId=SAL_Public&userQuery=portal+websites Family History Center Portal]. | + | Free census records for Nova Scotia and other provinces can be found at [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca www.collectionscanada.gc.ca]. Records for 1871, 1881 and 1891 are indexed. Indexes for some of the others can be found at Ancestry.com which is available free at most FamilySearch Centers through the [https://familysearch.org/help/viewdocument?documentId=106761&sliceId=SAL_Public&userQuery=portal+websites Family History Center Portal]. |
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| − | [http://www.pier21.ca/home/ Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21] | + | *[http://www.pier21.ca/home/ Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21] |
| + | *[http://www.looking4kin.com/group/novascotiagenealogy Looking 4 Kin Genealogy & Family History Network - Nova Scotia] | ||
| + | *[http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/ Mary's Genealogy Treasures - great research resource] | ||
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Nova Scotia
Brief History
Nova Scotia is a penninsula on the east coast of Canada. Settlements in Nova Scotia (the Latin term for "New Scotland") began in 1604. In the 1600s, Nova Scotia was part of Acadia. All of Nova Scotia passed into possession of Great Britain in 1713. The Province of Nova Scotia was formed in 1867, being one of the original four provinces to join the Confederation.
Counties
Research Tools
Wiki articles describing online collecrtions are found at:
- Canada Nova Scotia Antigonish Catholic Diocese Rcords (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Nova Scotia Births and Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Nova Scotia Census 1861 Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Nova Scotia Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Nova Scotia, Queens County, Genealogical Notes of Thomas Brenton Smith (FamilySearch Historical Records)
- Nova Scotia Vital Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)
Featured Article
Nova Scotia was the first European settlement north of Florida. Joao Fagudes set up a small settlement there in 1523. Read more...
Migration Routes
Pier 21{·}} Halifax Road or Grand Communication Route
Did You Know?
Early vital records of Nova Scotia, Canada are viewable over the Internet for the first time at www.novascotiagenealogy.com and they are free.
Free census records for Nova Scotia and other provinces can be found at www.collectionscanada.gc.ca. Records for 1871, 1881 and 1891 are indexed. Indexes for some of the others can be found at Ancestry.com which is available free at most FamilySearch Centers through the Family History Center Portal.
Things You Can Do
In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
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Websites
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Looking 4 Kin Genealogy & Family History Network - Nova Scotia
- Mary's Genealogy Treasures - great research resource
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