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''Detroit District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory''. Washington, DC, USA: Immigration and Naturalization Service, 195?. (FHL films 1490449–1490565.) These are the original manifests, on cards arranged alphabetically, for persons entering the United States through Detroit and some other Michigan ports from 1906 to 1954. | ''Detroit District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory''. Washington, DC, USA: Immigration and Naturalization Service, 195?. (FHL films 1490449–1490565.) These are the original manifests, on cards arranged alphabetically, for persons entering the United States through Detroit and some other Michigan ports from 1906 to 1954. | ||
An online index of these Canadian border crossing records is available at [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1075&offerid=0:7858:0 Ancestry.com ]for a subscription fee. | An online index of these Canadian border crossing records is available at [http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=1075&offerid=0:7858:0 Ancestry.com]for a subscription fee. | ||
The above collections are all listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The above collections are all listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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Most immigrants have settled along the coasts, the southern frontiers, or the St. Lawrence River valley. | Most immigrants have settled along the coasts, the southern frontiers, or the St. Lawrence River valley. | ||
'''1605: '''The French first settled at Port Royal, near present Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. | '''1605:'''The French first settled at Port Royal, near present Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. | ||
'''1608: '''The city of Quebec was established by the French. For the next 150 years, the British and the French disputed control of the area. | '''1608:'''The city of Quebec was established by the French. For the next 150 years, the British and the French disputed control of the area. | ||
'''1749: '''Halifax, Nova Scotia, was founded by the British as a military garrison. | '''1749:'''Halifax, Nova Scotia, was founded by the British as a military garrison. | ||
'''1753: '''The British government settled more than 1,400 Germans and Swiss at Lunenburg, southwest of Halifax. | '''1753:'''The British government settled more than 1,400 Germans and Swiss at Lunenburg, southwest of Halifax. | ||
'''1759–1760: | '''1759–1760: '''British conquest of old Quebec (New France) occurred. The French remained but were joined by many British immigrants. | ||
'''1760: '''Eighteen hundred "planters" from Rhode Island and Connecticut settled lands vacated by Acadians in Nova Scotia. A few thousand more New Englanders and Ulster Irish soon followed. | '''1760:'''Eighteen hundred "planters" from Rhode Island and Connecticut settled lands vacated by Acadians in Nova Scotia. A few thousand more New Englanders and Ulster Irish soon followed. | ||
'''1783–1784: '''More than 30,000 Loyalist refugees came to Canada as a result of the American Revolution. They settled in the Maritime Provinces, the Eastern Townships section of Quebec, and in the area between the Ottawa and St. Lawrence river valleys, eventually to be called Upper Canada. The Loyalists were soon followed by other Americans coming for land. | '''1783–1784:'''More than 30,000 Loyalist refugees came to Canada as a result of the American Revolution. They settled in the Maritime Provinces, the Eastern Townships section of Quebec, and in the area between the Ottawa and St. Lawrence river valleys, eventually to be called Upper Canada. The Loyalists were soon followed by other Americans coming for land. | ||
'''1800: '''Upper Canada (Ontario) had about 35,000 people, including 23,000 Loyalists and "late Loyalists" and their descendants, mainly from upstate New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They were principally established on farms along the upper St. Lawrence River valley. | '''1800:'''Upper Canada (Ontario) had about 35,000 people, including 23,000 Loyalists and "late Loyalists" and their descendants, mainly from upstate New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They were principally established on farms along the upper St. Lawrence River valley. | ||
'''1812: '''Because of the War of 1812, authorities restricted immigration from the United States and encouraged immigration from the British Isles. | '''1812:'''Because of the War of 1812, authorities restricted immigration from the United States and encouraged immigration from the British Isles. | ||
'''1815: '''After the close of the Napoleonic wars in Europe, many immigrants settled along the St. Lawrence River. Although many immigrants continued on to the United States, soon the "late Loyalists" were joined by many English, Scottish, and Irish settlers. | '''1815:'''After the close of the Napoleonic wars in Europe, many immigrants settled along the St. Lawrence River. Although many immigrants continued on to the United States, soon the "late Loyalists" were joined by many English, Scottish, and Irish settlers. | ||
'''1815–1850: '''Greatest immigration was from Scotland and Ireland to Atlantic colonies. A few thousand came each year. | '''1815–1850:'''Greatest immigration was from Scotland and Ireland to Atlantic colonies. A few thousand came each year. | ||
'''1818: '''The influx of Protestant Irish to Upper Canada began in earnest. | '''1818:'''The influx of Protestant Irish to Upper Canada began in earnest. | ||
'''1830s: '''The great Irish immigration took place, especially to New Brunswick. | '''1830s:'''The great Irish immigration took place, especially to New Brunswick. | ||
'''1846–1850s: '''During the Famine Migration from Ireland, tens of thousands settled farms and towns of Upper and Lower Canada. | '''1846–1850s:'''During the Famine Migration from Ireland, tens of thousands settled farms and towns of Upper and Lower Canada. | ||
'''1881: '''A record number of people immigrated; many headed for Manitoba. The best Manitoba farmland was settled by people from Ontario. | '''1881:'''A record number of people immigrated; many headed for Manitoba. The best Manitoba farmland was settled by people from Ontario. | ||
'''1890s: '''The boom era began in western Canada because much of the best public land in United States had already been homesteaded. | '''1890s:'''The boom era began in western Canada because much of the best public land in United States had already been homesteaded. | ||
'''1896–1914: '''The Canadian government’s aggressive immigration policy encouraged agricultural settlers from Britain, then the United States. Canadian colonization agents at the seaports of Hamburg and Bremen recruited Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, and Austro-Hungarians. | '''1896–1914:'''The Canadian government’s aggressive immigration policy encouraged agricultural settlers from Britain, then the United States. Canadian colonization agents at the seaports of Hamburg and Bremen recruited Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, and Austro-Hungarians. | ||
'''1900s: '''The early 1900s were the peak of U.S. immigration to Canada. | '''1900s:'''The early 1900s were the peak of U.S. immigration to Canada. | ||
'''1931: '''The 1931 census showed 1,300,000 U.S.-born residents settled throughout Canada: over 12 percent of the population. | '''1931:'''The 1931 census showed 1,300,000 U.S.-born residents settled throughout Canada: over 12 percent of the population. | ||
=== Emigration Records of Europe === | === Emigration Records of Europe === | ||
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To obtain post-1934 Canadian passenger lists, a Canadian citizen or resident must submit an Access to Information Request Form, which is available at Canadian post offices. Proof of the immigrant’s death and the approximate date of his or her arrival is required. Send the completed form with the required information and application fee to: | To obtain post-1934 Canadian passenger lists, a Canadian citizen or resident must submit an Access to Information Request Form, which is available at Canadian post offices. Proof of the immigrant’s death and the approximate date of his or her arrival is required. Send the completed form with the required information and application fee to: | ||
Citizenship and Immigration Canada<br | Citizenship and Immigration Canada<br>Public Rights Administration<br>300 Slater Street<br>3rd Floor, Section D<br>Ottawa, ON K1A 1L1<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 888-242-2100 (in Canada only) | ||
'''Ontario Department of Immigration Records, 1869–1897''' | '''Ontario Department of Immigration Records, 1869–1897''' | ||
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An estimated 80,000 children (only few of whom were orphans) were sent from Britain to Canada by philanthropic organizations during the late 19th and early 20th century. Of the more than 50 agencies, the largest was Dr. Barnardo’s, which sent a few children to Canada beginning in the late 1860s, and over 30,000 more from 1882 to 1939. If your ancestor was one of the "Barnardo children," you may wish to write to: | An estimated 80,000 children (only few of whom were orphans) were sent from Britain to Canada by philanthropic organizations during the late 19th and early 20th century. Of the more than 50 agencies, the largest was Dr. Barnardo’s, which sent a few children to Canada beginning in the late 1860s, and over 30,000 more from 1882 to 1939. If your ancestor was one of the "Barnardo children," you may wish to write to: | ||
Dr. Barnardo’s After Care Sectio<br | Dr. Barnardo’s After Care Sectio<br>Tanners Lane<br>Barkingside, Ilford<br>Essex 1G6 1QG<br>England | ||
Addresses of other agencies still holding information are in: | Addresses of other agencies still holding information are in: | ||
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Corbett, Gail H. Barnardo ''Children in Canada''. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Woodland Publishing, 1981. (FHL book 971 W2cg.) An appendix gives research suggestions. | Corbett, Gail H. Barnardo ''Children in Canada''. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: Woodland Publishing, 1981. (FHL book 971 W2cg.) An appendix gives research suggestions. | ||
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