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GENEALOGICAL [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Genealogist
1, record 1, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Genealogist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. 2, record 1, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Genealogist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Nova Scotia Genealogist
1, record 1, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Genealogist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de la Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. 2, record 1, French, - Nova%20Scotia%20Genealogist
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genealogy
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forensic genealogy
1, record 2, English, forensic%20genealogy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FGG [forensic genetic genealogy] should not be confused with forensic genealogy, which has long been in existence and typically uses non-DNA genealogical methods... Forensic genealogy typically refers to estate and probate cases to identify [or] find heirs, the identification of living descendants of fallen soldiers for their repatriation and other historical investigations. 2, record 2, English, - forensic%20genealogy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Généalogie
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- généalogie judiciaire
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie%20judiciaire
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] société s'occupe de généalogie judiciaire, c'est-à-dire de retrouver les héritiers de personnes décédées […] 1, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie%20judiciaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Genealogy
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- genetic genealogist
1, record 3, English, genetic%20genealogist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A genetic genealogist is someone who uses DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] analysis and genealogical research to enhance knowledge about kinship ties. 2, record 3, English, - genetic%20genealogist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Généalogie
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- généalogiste génétique
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogiste%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] le généalogiste génétique effectue le travail d'identification des ancêtres communs avec les correspondants génétiques […] 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogiste%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genealogy
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- genetic genealogy
1, record 4, English, genetic%20genealogy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GG 2, record 4, English, GG
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genetic genealogy creates family history profiles(biological relationships between or among individuals) by using DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] test results in combination with traditional genealogical methods. 3, record 4, English, - genetic%20genealogy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Généalogie
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- généalogie génétique
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La généalogie génétique requiert l'utilisation de tests ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique]. Ces derniers permettent de mesurer les liens génétiques entre individus. 2, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mitochondrial DNA profile
1, record 5, English, mitochondrial%20DNA%20profile
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Also used in genealogical research, mitochondrial DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] testing looks for profiles from another kind of DNA that is found in mitochondria, small bodies that are found in cells and store their own kind of DNA. Mitochondrial DNA profiles are different, in that they are shared by people with the same mother and are passed down matrilineally, i. e. siblings with the same mother would exhibit the same mitochondrial DNA profile. 2, record 5, English, - mitochondrial%20DNA%20profile
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- profil d'ADN mitochondrial
1, record 5, French, profil%20d%27ADN%20mitochondrial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-09-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Genealogy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Genealogical Society
1, record 6, English, Manitoba%20Genealogical%20Society
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MGS 1, record 6, English, MGS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A] genealogical [organization] that endeavours to promote genealogical research and the writing of family histories. It is a registered charity formed in 1976 and incorporated in 1982. 1, record 6, English, - Manitoba%20Genealogical%20Society
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Généalogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Genealogical Society
1, record 6, French, Manitoba%20Genealogical%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MGS 1, record 6, French, MGS
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Genealogy
- History (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Dartmouth Family History Centre
1, record 7, English, Dartmouth%20Family%20History%20Centre
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small local organization [whose mission is] to do genealogical research. 2, record 7, English, - Dartmouth%20Family%20History%20Centre
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Dartmouth Family History Center
- Dartmouth N.S. Family History Centre
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Center
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Généalogie
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Dartmouth Family History Centre
1, record 7, French, Dartmouth%20Family%20History%20Centre
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Dartmouth Family History Center
- Dartmouth N.S. Family History Centre
- Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Center
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2018-02-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Heritage
- Culture (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada
1, record 8, English, Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CMSC 2, record 8, English, CMSC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized national organization founded in 1935. The Societies aim to strengthen bonds of clan fellowship across Canada, to advance knowledge about the history in Canada of the MacLeods and septs, to maintain and procure documents and genealogical records for the National Archives, to encourage appreciation and performance of Celtic arts(music, piping and dancing) [and] to assist in the restoration and repair of places and objects of historical interest. 3, record 8, English, - Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patrimoine
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada
1, record 8, French, Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CMSC 2, record 8, French, CMSC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 1935. 3, record 8, French, - Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-12-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Ukrainian Genealogical and Historical Society
1, record 9, English, Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- UGHS 2, record 9, English, UGHS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Ukrainian Genealogical and Historical Society of Canada 3, record 9, English, Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small national organization founded in 1979 ... member of [the] Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies. 4, record 9, English, - Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objectives... Promote a sense of identity for families who have connections originating in Ukraine and those who have been affected by such origin. Encourage individuals and families to research their family tree. Provide assistance to individuals or families who request help with their ancestral lineage. Encourage individuals to write their personal histories as well as those of their ancestors. Function as a historical resource center to collect and preserve the family history of our heritage for future generations. Emphasize the value of Ukrainian language, through the written and spoken word. Encourage fellowship on a local, provincial, state, national, and international level. Encourage the formation of genealogical chapters promoting the preservation of Ukrainian heritage. Collect family histories, pedigree charts, family group sheets, books, manuscripts, pertaining to Ukrainian genealogy and heraldry. 5, record 9, English, - Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Ukrainian Genealogical and Historical Society
1, record 9, French, Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- UGHS 2, record 9, French, UGHS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Ukrainian Genealogical and Historical Society of Canada 3, record 9, French, Ukrainian%20Genealogical%20and%20Historical%20Society%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Museums and Heritage
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Cumberland County Genealogical Society
1, record 10, English, Cumberland%20County%20Genealogical%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CCGS 2, record 10, English, CCGS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cumberland County Genealogical Society(CCGS) was established to provide a forum for those interested in genealogy to share information and to assist in the identification and cataloguing of resource material so that it can be readily available to everyone for both research and education. Objectives of the CCGS are to collect and preserve genealogical material; promote the study of genealogy and family history in Cumberland County; further ethical practices, scientific and effective techniques of genealogical research; and, to publish and distribute genealogical material to help in the education and promotion of interest in genealogy. 3, record 10, English, - Cumberland%20County%20Genealogical%20Society
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Muséologie et patrimoine
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Cumberland County Genealogical Society
1, record 10, French, Cumberland%20County%20Genealogical%20Society
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CCGS 2, record 10, French, CCGS
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2017-08-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Genealogy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- East European Genealogical Society Inc.
1, record 11, English, East%20European%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- EEGS 2, record 11, English, EEGS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small national charitable organization founded in 1996. 3, record 11, English, - East%20European%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
East European Genealogical Society Inc. membership supports a registered non-profit organization [in] identifying and marshalling genealogical resources for East European research. 4, record 11, English, - East%20European%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
Record 11, Key term(s)
- East European Genealogical Society
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Généalogie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- East European Genealogical Society Inc.
1, record 11, French, East%20European%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- EEGS 2, record 11, French, EEGS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme caritatif national de petite envergure fondé en 1996. 3, record 11, French, - East%20European%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
Record 11, Key term(s)
- East European Genealogical Society
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Highland Games
1, record 12, English, Highland%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Highland Games] are held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. 2, record 12, English, - Highland%20Games
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The games feature traditional athletic events, such as the caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and foot races, as well as Highland dancing, bagpipe, drum and band competitions. The gathering also showcases traditional Celtic music, clothing and culture, along with genealogical ties to ancestral clans. 3, record 12, English, - Highland%20Games
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Jeux écossais
1, record 12, French, Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Jeux des Highlands 2, record 12, French, Jeux%20des%20Highlands
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les [Jeux écossais] se déroulent tout au long de l'année, en Écosse et dans d'autres pays. Le but est de célébrer la culture écossaise, et principalement l'héritage culturel et sportif des Highlands. 2, record 12, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces jeux comportent des épreuves traditionnelles d'athlétisme telles que le lancer du tronc, le lancer du marteau, le lancer de la gerbe de blé et la course à pied ainsi que des concours de danse écossaise, de cornemuse, de tambour et de fanfare. Au cours de ce grand rassemblement, la musique celtique traditionnelle, les tenues vestimentaires et la culture en lien avec les clans ancestraux sont aussi mises en évidence. 1, record 12, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-05-17
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Genealogy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Genealogical Society Inc.
1, record 13, English, New%20Brunswick%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- NBGS, Inc. 1, record 13, English, NBGS%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the Society as a volunteer provincial heritage organization is to promote and develop the study, research and preservation of genealogical records and family history. 1, record 13, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Genealogical%20Society%20Inc%2E
Record 13, Key term(s)
- NB Genealogical Society Inc.
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Généalogie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Société Généalogique du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc.
1, record 13, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20G%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogique%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick%20Inc%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-03-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pedigree
1, record 14, English, pedigree
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A list of ancestry or genealogical register. 2, record 14, English, - pedigree
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pedigree information is very valuable in livestock breeding. ... A careful analysis of the pedigree may indicate the prolificacy, productiveness, and conformation of the animal and of its progeny. 3, record 14, English, - pedigree
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pédigrée
1, record 14, French, p%C3%A9digr%C3%A9e
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pedigree 2, record 14, French, pedigree
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Généalogie d'un animal domestique. 3, record 14, French, - p%C3%A9digr%C3%A9e
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- pedigrí
1, record 14, Spanish, pedigr%C3%AD
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- pedigree 2, record 14, Spanish, pedigree
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de registros genealógicos de animales de una misma raza. 1, record 14, Spanish, - pedigr%C3%AD
Record 15 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
- Law of Succession (civil law)
- Law of Estates (common law)
- Family Law (common law)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- lineal kin
1, record 15, English, lineal%20kin
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within a genealogical level, one can distinguish lineal kin, that is, kin linked to ego in a direct line of descent. 2, record 15, English, - lineal%20kin
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
- Droit successoral (droit civil)
- Droit successoral (common law)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- parent en ligne directe
1, record 15, French, parent%20en%20ligne%20directe
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- parente en ligne directe 2, record 15, French, parente%20en%20ligne%20directe
proposal, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La parenté [...] se détermine par ligne, soit directe, soit collatérale, ainsi que par degré [...] La parenté donnait aussi lieu, pour les parents en ligne directe, à une obligation alimentaire réciproque entre ascendants et descendants. 1, record 15, French, - parent%20en%20ligne%20directe
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La ligne directe est la suite des degrés entre personnes qui descendent l'une de l'autre. 3, record 15, French, - parent%20en%20ligne%20directe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- order of branching
1, record 16, English, order%20of%20branching
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[In a graptoloid] successive divisions of dichotomous or lateral branches ... 2, record 16, English, - order%20of%20branching
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cladists use only the order of branching to construct their schemes of relationships... Cladism... is the purest of all genealogical systems for classification, since it works only with closeness of common ancestry in time. 3, record 16, English, - order%20of%20branching
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ordre de branchement
1, record 16, French, ordre%20de%20branchement
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- ordre 2, record 16, French, ordre
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] branches de trois ordres, celles des deux premiers ordres étant très courtes et celles de troisième ordre étant longues et flexueuses [...] 2, record 16, French, - ordre%20de%20branchement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2005-09-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- female line
1, record 17, English, female%20line
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- maternal family 1, record 17, English, maternal%20family
correct
- maternal line 1, record 17, English, maternal%20line
correct
- female family 2, record 17, English, female%20family
correct
- tail-female lineage 1, record 17, English, tail%2Dfemale%20lineage
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Line of female ancestors of a horse(from dam to dam on a direct genealogical line from female to female only). 1, record 17, English, - female%20line
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The maternal family is usually to be traced to a single tap root mare which is the maternal line source identifying this line, e.g. the Jessie Pepper (maternal) family, Jessie Pepper being the name of the tap root mare. 1, record 17, English, - female%20line
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as the horse’s BOTTOM LINE. 2, record 17, English, - female%20line
Record 17, Key term(s)
- bottom line
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- lignée femelle
1, record 17, French, lign%C3%A9e%20femelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- famille maternelle 1, record 17, French, famille%20maternelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lignée des ascendants femelles en ligne directe (de mère en grand-mère maternelle en arrière-grand-mère maternelle, etc.) d'un individu. 1, record 17, French, - lign%C3%A9e%20femelle
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression famille maternelle est habituellement utilisée pour désigner une lignée femelle qu'on remonte ainsi jusqu'à une jument-souche dont le nom identifie cette famille, par exemple, la famille maternelle de Jessie Pepper. 1, record 17, French, - lign%C3%A9e%20femelle
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea femenina
1, record 17, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20femenina
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- línea materna 1, record 17, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20materna
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2005-05-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Geology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Geological Society
1, record 18, English, Saskatchewan%20Geological%20Society
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- SGS 1, record 18, English, SGS
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SGS is a volunteer provincial heritage organization whose purpose is to promote and develop the study, research, and preservation of genealogy and family history. The many programs and services we offer are all designed to achieve our mission. Mandate : Preservation of Saskatchewan records; Assistance to Saskatchewan residents researching their heritage anywhere; Assistance to anyone researching their Saskatchewan heritage; To be a collective voice of genealogy in the province of Saskatchewan; To coordinate all genealogical and family history projects and research in Saskatchewan. 1, record 18, English, - Saskatchewan%20Geological%20Society
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Geological Society of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Society of Geology
- Society of Geology of Saskatchewan
- Geology Society of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Geology Society
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Géologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Geological Society
1, record 18, French, Saskatchewan%20Geological%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- SGS 1, record 18, French, SGS
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Association de géologie de la Saskatchewan
- Association géologique de la Saskatchewan
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2005-03-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Genealogy
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society
1, record 19, English, Prince%20Edward%20Island%20Genealogical%20Society
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- PEIGS 1, record 19, English, PEIGS
correct
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society was founded in 1976 to serve the genealogical community, and to further genealogical research in P. E. I. 1, record 19, English, - Prince%20Edward%20Island%20Genealogical%20Society
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Society of Genealogy of Prince Edward Island
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Généalogie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society
1, record 19, French, Prince%20Edward%20Island%20Genealogical%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
- PEIGS 1, record 19, French, PEIGS
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Société généalogique de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
- Société de généalogie de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
- Société généalogique de l'Î.-P.-É.
- Société de généalogie de l'Î.-P.-É.
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2004-05-03
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Library Science
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- Genealogical Society of Utah
1, record 20, English, Genealogical%20Society%20of%20Utah
correct, United States
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Genealogical Society of Utah, organized in 1894, became The Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1944. In 1976 it became The Genealogical Department, and in 1987 the name was changed to The Family History Department... The name Genealogical Society still continues as the microfilm section of the Family History Department of the Church. 1, record 20, English, - Genealogical%20Society%20of%20Utah
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Bibliothéconomie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- Genealogical Society of Utah
1, record 20, French, Genealogical%20Society%20of%20Utah
correct, United States
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Newsleaf
1, record 21, English, Newsleaf
correct, Ontario
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by the Ontario Genealogical Society. 2, record 21, English, - Newsleaf
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Newsleaf
1, record 21, French, Newsleaf
correct, Ontario
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme. 2, record 21, French, - Newsleaf
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Families
1, record 22, English, Families
correct, Ontario
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by the Ontario Genealogical Society. 2, record 22, English, - Families
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Families
1, record 22, French, Families
correct, Ontario
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme. 2, record 22, French, - Families
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1998-06-08
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- The Newfoundland Ancestor
1, record 23, English, The%20Newfoundland%20Ancestor
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Newfoundland & Labrador Genealogical Society Inc.. 1, record 23, English, - The%20Newfoundland%20Ancestor
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- The Newfoundland Ancestor
1, record 23, French, The%20Newfoundland%20Ancestor
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1994-08-18
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- tree
1, record 24, English, tree
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design, diagram, or diagrammatic representation that depicts a branching from an original stem(a genealogical tree). 1, record 24, English, - tree
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- arborescence
1, record 24, French, arborescence
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Schéma qui met en évidence les rapports hiérarchiques des termes à l'intérieur d'une collection. 2, record 24, French, - arborescence
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Arbre qui possède une racine. L'arbre généalogique des descendants masculins d'un roi est une arborescence dont ce roi est racine. 3, record 24, French, - arborescence
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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