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The Quebec Family History Society is the largest English-language genealogical society in Quebec. Our Heritage Centre and Library is open six days a week to help you discover your ancestors and heritage. Learn more...

Closed Victoria Day Weekend

The QFHS Heritage Centre and Library is closed Victoria Day weekend, from Saturday, May 19 to Monday, May 21. We re-open Tuesday, May 22.

Used Book Sale - Saturday, May 26

Everyone is invited to attend our annual used book sale Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, at the QFHS Heritage Centre and Library, 173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe-Claire. Parking is available on the street in front of QFHS and in the parking lot behind, off Salisbury Avenue.

There is still time to drop off your books. Until 3 pm Friday, May 25, you may drop them off at the QFHS Heritage Centre and Library.

All-Day Seminar - Irish Genealogy

Members and non-members are invited to attend our all-day seminar, A Genealogical Day in Ireland, on Saturday, June 9. Our president Gary Schroder and member Lorraine Gosselin will explain how to find Irish ancestors in Quebec and in Ireland. They will discuss the major genealogical resources that are available in Ireland and on the Internet.

$30 fee for members and non-members. Bring your lunch or you may purchase one at the bakery next door. Reservations required: 514-695-1502. Details and location on the Events page.

Book Store Opens for Business

Our book store is now open for business. We have re-stocked the shelves, adding two new books that come highly recommended by our President. Drop by our online store to see what is available to help with your family history research. Or browse in person at the QFHS Heritage Centre and Library.

Our books will also be available for sale at the QFHS table at the Ontario Genealogical Society's conference in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, June 2.

Genealogy Workshop for Beginners

Gary Schroder, president of the Quebec Family History Society, will conduct a two-part workshop entitled, The Maple Leaf and the Fleur dy Lys: How Do I Discover My Ancestors in Quebec, North America and Europe?, at the Pointe-Claire Library. He will explain the fundamentals of genealogical research and how to use the Internet to find ancestors in North America and Europe.

This workshop takes place Wednesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 30, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Cost $30. Reservations required: In person at Pointe-Claire Library, 100 Douglas Shand Avenue, Pointe-Claire or by telephone 514-630-1218.

Members

NEW! Just added - Jacques Gagné's new research guide, the Channel lslanders of the Gaspé Peninsula. This goes along with the Birth, Marriage and Death Newspaper Postings as well as People Directories for Quebec City and Suburbs. Find them in the new section, Gagné Research Guides. As well, Jacques' latest Church Compilation features the Protestant Churches of Brome Missisquoi.

The Family History Writing special interest group has created a webpage to help fellow members start writing. Available in the Members section.

Now available in the Members section: CompuTree from the just-released Winter-Spring 2012 issue of Connections. Another great list of websites for genealogists to check out.

Following Luc Lépine's QFHS lecture in March, take a look at his Montreal Sedentary Militia Company list from 1812 in our Members section.