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GENEALOGICAL [24 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Publication of the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Publication de la Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genealogy
  • Law of Estates (common law)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Généalogie
  • Droit successoral (common law)
CONT

[La] société s'occupe de généalogie judiciaire, c'est-à-dire de retrouver les héritiers de personnes décédées […]

Spanish

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Record 3 2023-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Genealogy
  • Genetics
CONT

A genetic genealogist is someone who uses DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] analysis and genealogical research to enhance knowledge about kinship ties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Généalogie
  • Génétique
CONT

[…] le généalogiste génétique effectue le travail d'identification des ancêtres communs avec les correspondants génétiques […]

Spanish

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Record 4 2023-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genealogy
  • Genetics
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Généalogie
  • Génétique
CONT

La généalogie génétique requiert l'utilisation de tests ADN [acide désoxyribonucléique]. Ces derniers permettent de mesurer les liens génétiques entre individus.

Spanish

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Record 5 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Genealogy
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Généalogie

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Genealogy
  • History (General)
OBS

A small local organization [whose mission is] to do genealogical research.

Key term(s)
  • Dartmouth Family History Center
  • Dartmouth N.S. Family History Centre
  • Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Généalogie
  • Histoire (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Dartmouth Family History Center
  • Dartmouth N.S. Family History Centre
  • Dartmouth Nova Scotia Family History Center

Spanish

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Record 8 2018-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Heritage
  • Culture (General)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Patrimoine
  • Culture (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 1935.

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

A small national organization founded in 1979 ... member of [the] Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens

Spanish

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Record 10 2017-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Museums and Heritage
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Muséologie et patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 11 2017-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Genealogy
OBS

A small national charitable organization founded in 1996.

OBS

East European Genealogical Society Inc. membership supports a registered non-profit organization [in] identifying and marshalling genealogical resources for East European research.

Key term(s)
  • East European Genealogical Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Généalogie
OBS

Organisme caritatif national de petite envergure fondé en 1996.

Key term(s)
  • East European Genealogical Society

Spanish

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Record 12 2017-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Historical Names
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
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.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations historiques
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 13 2012-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Genealogy
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.

Key term(s)
  • NB Genealogical Society Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Généalogie

Spanish

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Record 14 2010-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

A list of ancestry or genealogical register.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

Généalogie d'un animal domestique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zoología
  • Medicina veterinaria
DEF

Conjunto de registros genealógicos de animales de una misma raza.

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Record 15 2010-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anthropology
  • Law of Succession (civil law)
  • Law of Estates (common law)
  • Family Law (common law)
CONT

Within a genealogical level, one can distinguish lineal kin, that is, kin linked to ego in a direct line of descent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anthropologie
  • Droit successoral (droit civil)
  • Droit successoral (common law)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
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.

OBS

La ligne directe est la suite des degrés entre personnes qui descendent l'une de l'autre.

Spanish

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Record 16 2007-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
DEF

[In a graptoloid] successive divisions of dichotomous or lateral branches ...

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
CONT

[...] branches de trois ordres, celles des deux premiers ordres étant très courtes et celles de troisième ordre étant longues et flexueuses [...]

Spanish

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Record 17 2005-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

Line of female ancestors of a horse(from dam to dam on a direct genealogical line from female to female only).

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.

OBS

Also known as the horse’s BOTTOM LINE.

Key term(s)
  • bottom line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Lignée des ascendants femelles en ligne directe (de mère en grand-mère maternelle en arrière-grand-mère maternelle, etc.) d'un individu.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 18 2005-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Geology
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.

Key term(s)
  • Geological Society of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Society of Geology
  • Society of Geology of Saskatchewan
  • Geology Society of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Geology Society

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Géologie
Key term(s)
  • Association de géologie de la Saskatchewan
  • Association géologique de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 19 2005-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Genealogy
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.

Key term(s)
  • Society of Genealogy of Prince Edward Island

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Généalogie
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.

Spanish

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Record 20 2004-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Bibliothéconomie

Spanish

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Record 21 1998-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Published by the Ontario Genealogical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 22 1998-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Published by the Ontario Genealogical Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
OBS

Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 23 1998-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
OBS

Newfoundland & Labrador Genealogical Society Inc..

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques

Spanish

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Record 24 1994-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
DEF

A design, diagram, or diagrammatic representation that depicts a branching from an original stem(a genealogical tree).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Schéma qui met en évidence les rapports hiérarchiques des termes à l'intérieur d'une collection.

DEF

Arbre qui possède une racine. L'arbre généalogique des descendants masculins d'un roi est une arborescence dont ce roi est racine.

Spanish

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