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A general bibliography lists books you may find helpful, under a number of subject headings. However, many books are mentioned and annotated in the footnotes, or itemized in the text. These publications relate specifically to the subject being discussed and may not be included in the bibliography, so check both text and footnotes as well. Keep your own lists. | A general bibliography lists books you may find helpful, under a number of subject headings. However, many books are mentioned and annotated in the footnotes, or itemized in the text. These publications relate specifically to the subject being discussed and may not be included in the bibliography, so check both text and footnotes as well. Keep your own lists. | ||
'''CAIN'''<br> On 20 October 2001 the [http://www.archivescanada.ca/ Canadian Council of Archives] launched ''the Canadian Archival Information Network'' (CAIN)This provides searchable access to descriptions of most of the holdings of archival institutions across Canada, with regular updates on new accessions.<ref>Douglas, Althea. "Québec Maps (National Institute)," ''National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org | '''CAIN'''<br> On 20 October 2001 the [http://www.archivescanada.ca/ Canadian Council of Archives] launched ''the Canadian Archival Information Network'' (CAIN)This provides searchable access to descriptions of most of the holdings of archival institutions across Canada, with regular updates on new accessions.<ref>Douglas, Althea. "Québec Maps (National Institute)," ''National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Qu%C3%A9bec_Maps_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
See also: [http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/maps-place-names Maps & Placenames] & [http://habitantheritage.org/french-canadian_resources/cartographers Cartographers] | See also: [http://www.genealogywise.com/group/frenchcanadiandescendants/forum/topics/maps-place-names Maps & Placenames] & [http://habitantheritage.org/french-canadian_resources/cartographers Cartographers] | ||
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During the Session of 1830 an act established Registry Offices in the counties of Drummond, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Shefford and Missisquoi, “for the enregistration of all acts or deeds in law, and instruments in writing, by which immovable property should be transferred, disposed of, or encumbered in any way”.<ref>''The Eastern Townships Gazetteer and General Business Directory...,'' Smith and Co., St. Johns, 1867, reprinted Page-Sangster Inc., 1967</ref> | During the Session of 1830 an act established Registry Offices in the counties of Drummond, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Shefford and Missisquoi, “for the enregistration of all acts or deeds in law, and instruments in writing, by which immovable property should be transferred, disposed of, or encumbered in any way”.<ref>''The Eastern Townships Gazetteer and General Business Directory...,'' Smith and Co., St. Johns, 1867, reprinted Page-Sangster Inc., 1967</ref> | ||
By 1867 the Judicial district of Bedford served Missisquoi, Brome and Shefford; the District of St. Francis embraced Richmond, Sherbrooke, Wolfe, Compton and Stanstead and the Arthabaska District included Megantic, Arthabaska and Drummond.<ref>See map and listings in Smith and Co.'s ''The Eastern Townships Gazetteer,'' Registrars are listed on page 45.</ref> These divisions make relative geographic sense, but administrative districts continue to change with population and politics. The regional branch of the ANQ is probably the best place to enquire about such matters, because they can also advise on the accessibility of Notarial records.<ref>Douglas, Althea. "Québec Counties of the Eastern Townships (National Institute)," ''The National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org | By 1867 the Judicial district of Bedford served Missisquoi, Brome and Shefford; the District of St. Francis embraced Richmond, Sherbrooke, Wolfe, Compton and Stanstead and the Arthabaska District included Megantic, Arthabaska and Drummond.<ref>See map and listings in Smith and Co.'s ''The Eastern Townships Gazetteer,'' Registrars are listed on page 45.</ref> These divisions make relative geographic sense, but administrative districts continue to change with population and politics. The regional branch of the ANQ is probably the best place to enquire about such matters, because they can also advise on the accessibility of Notarial records.<ref>Douglas, Althea. "Québec Counties of the Eastern Townships (National Institute)," ''The National Institute for Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Qu%C3%A9bec_Counties_of_the_Eastern_Townships_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
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