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Passenger lists before 1881 for [[Portal:Nova Scotia|Nova Scotia]] are practically nonexistent; however, the Public Archives of Nova Scotia does have a few scattered lists for ships arriving from Great Britain (no more than 30). These cover many of the years between 1749 and 1864. There is one list for ships arriving from France in 1636. Two valuable indexes for this early period are: | Passenger lists before 1881 for [[Portal:Nova Scotia|Nova Scotia]] are practically nonexistent; however, the Public Archives of Nova Scotia does have a few scattered lists for ships arriving from Great Britain (no more than 30). These cover many of the years between 1749 and 1864. There is one list for ships arriving from France in 1636. Two valuable indexes for this early period are: | ||
*Smith, Leonard H. ''Nova Scotia Immigrants to 1867''. 2 vols. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992–1994. (Family History Library | *Smith, Leonard H. ''Nova Scotia Immigrants to 1867''. 2 vols. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992–1994. (Family History Library {{FHL|527330|title-id|disp=book 971.6 W2S}}) | ||
*Norton, Judith A.''New England Planters in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 1759–1800: Bibliography of Primary Sources''. Toronto; Buffalo [N.Y.]: University of Toronto Press in association with Planters Studies Center, Acadia University, 1993. (Family History Library | *Norton, Judith A.''New England Planters in the Maritime Provinces of Canada, 1759–1800: Bibliography of Primary Sources''. Toronto; Buffalo [N.Y.]: University of Toronto Press in association with Planters Studies Center, Acadia University, 1993. (Family History Library {{FHL|581255|title-id|disp=book 971.5 W23n}}) | ||
The passenger lists from 1881 to 1900 for ships arriving at Halifax are available on microfilm at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, the Family History Library, or local Family History Centers (on 12 Family History Library | The passenger lists from 1881 to 1900 for ships arriving at Halifax are available on microfilm at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, the Family History Library, or local Family History Centers (on 12 Family History Library {{FHL|67797|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1642682}}). Many arriving passengers are also mentioned in Halifax newspapers. | ||
=== Canadian Border Crossing Records === | === Canadian Border Crossing Records === | ||
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'''Border Crossing Manifests. '''Manifests may include information about each passenger's name, port or station of entry, date of entry, age, literacy, last residence, previous visits to the United States, and birthplace. The manifests are reproduced in two series: | '''Border Crossing Manifests. '''Manifests may include information about each passenger's name, port or station of entry, date of entry, age, literacy, last residence, previous visits to the United States, and birthplace. The manifests are reproduced in two series: | ||
Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895–1954. (608 rolls; Family History Library | Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895–1954. (608 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|452590|title-id|disp=films 1561087–499}}) Includes records from seaports and railroad stations all over Canada and the northern United States. These manifests provide two types of lists: | ||
*Traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms. | *Traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms. | ||
*Monthly lists of passengers crossing the border on trains. These lists are divided by month. In each month, the records are grouped by railroad station. (The stations are listed in alphabetical order.) Under the station, the passengers are grouped by railroad company. | *Monthly lists of passengers crossing the border on trains. These lists are divided by month. In each month, the records are grouped by railroad station. (The stations are listed in alphabetical order.) Under the station, the passengers are grouped by railroad company. | ||
''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific Ports, 1929–1949.'' (25 rolls; Family History Library | ''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific Ports, 1929–1949.'' (25 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|452590|title-id|disp=films 1549387–411}}) These list travelers to the United States from Canadian Pacific seaports only. | ||
'''Border Crossing Indexes. '''In many cases, index cards were the only records kept of the crossings. These cards are indexed in four publications: | '''Border Crossing Indexes. '''In many cases, index cards were the only records kept of the crossings. These cards are indexed in four publications: | ||
*''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895–1924.''(400 rolls; Family History Library | *''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895–1924.''(400 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|452590|title-id|disp=films 1472801–3201}}) | ||
The [[Soundex|Soundex]] is a surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth are filed together. | The [[Soundex|Soundex]] is a surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth are filed together. | ||
*''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924–1952''. (98 rolls; Family History Library | *''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924–1952''. (98 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|452590|title-id|disp=films 1570714–811}}) | ||
*''St. Albans District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory: Records of Arrivals through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895–1924.'' (6 rolls; Family History Library | *''St. Albans District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory: Records of Arrivals through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895–1924.'' (6 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|452594|title-id|disp=films 1430987–92}}) The records are arranged first by port and then alphabetically by surname. Only from Vermont ports of entry: Alburg, Beecher Falls, Canaan, Highgate Springs, Island Pond, Norton, Richford, St. Albans, and Swanton. | ||
*''Detroit District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory: Arrivals at Detroit, Michigan, 1906–1954.'' (117 rolls; Family History Library | *''Detroit District Manifest Records of Aliens Arriving from Foreign Contiguous Territory: Arrivals at Detroit, Michigan, 1906–1954.'' (117 rolls; Family History Library {{FHL|484198|title-id|disp=films 1490449–565}}) Only from Michigan ports of entry: Bay City, Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie. | ||
=== Acadian Genealogy === | === Acadian Genealogy === | ||
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*'''Other Records'''. Several sources exist which are primarily Acadian records. These are lists of deported Acadians, Acadians in transit, and Acadians in the British Colonies; petitions of Acadians in Massachusetts; and allegiance lists. These may be found in periodicals published by various historical and genealogical societies. | *'''Other Records'''. Several sources exist which are primarily Acadian records. These are lists of deported Acadians, Acadians in transit, and Acadians in the British Colonies; petitions of Acadians in Massachusetts; and allegiance lists. These may be found in periodicals published by various historical and genealogical societies. | ||
Good sources for research are Placide Gaudet’s ''Acadian Genealogy and Notes and Archange Godbout’s genealogical collection.'' They are both located at Le Centre d'études acadiennes (Center for Acadian Studies) and the National Archives of Canada. Another good source for Acadian research is ''Histoire & Généalogie des Acadiens'', by Bona Arsenault (Family History Library | Good sources for research are Placide Gaudet’s ''Acadian Genealogy and Notes and Archange Godbout’s genealogical collection.'' They are both located at Le Centre d'études acadiennes (Center for Acadian Studies) and the National Archives of Canada. Another good source for Acadian research is ''Histoire & Généalogie des Acadiens'', by Bona Arsenault (Family History Library {{FHL|269392|title-id|disp=book 971.5 F2aa}}; {{FHL|345425|title-id|disp=film 873863 items 1–2}}). | ||
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