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::66 feet x 10 chains = 660 feet <br>+ 50/100 links = .5 chain x 66 feet = <u>+ 33 feet</u> <br>660 feet + 33 feet = 693 feet <br> | ::66 feet x 10 chains = 660 feet <br>+ 50/100 links = .5 chain x 66 feet = <u>+ 33 feet</u> <br>660 feet + 33 feet = 693 feet <br> | ||
A lot 20 chains (1320 feet) wide by 100 chains (6600 feet) deep contains 200 acres and a lot 50 chains (3300 feet) wide by 20 chains (1320 feet) deep, contains 100 acres.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Canada Land Terminology | A lot 20 chains (1320 feet) wide by 100 chains (6600 feet) deep contains 200 acres and a lot 50 chains (3300 feet) wide by 20 chains (1320 feet) deep, contains 100 acres.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Canada Land Terminology - International Institute, " ''International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Canada_Land_Terminology_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
== Land Division Systems == | == Land Division Systems == | ||
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Reference to all these components is used when identifying specific lots. A sample description would be: “southeast quarter of Section 6, Township___, Range___, West (or East) of the ___Meridian”. | Reference to all these components is used when identifying specific lots. A sample description would be: “southeast quarter of Section 6, Township___, Range___, West (or East) of the ___Meridian”. | ||
There is more regarding this system under the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and parts of British Columbia.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Canada Land Division Systems | There is more regarding this system under the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and parts of British Columbia.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Canada Land Division Systems - International Institute, " ''International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Canada_Land_Division_Systems_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
Portions of eastern Canada, especially southern Ontario and the Eastern Townships (Cantons de l’Est) of Quebec, employed a survey system based on counties, townships, concessions, and farm lots. A county consisted of several named townships of unequal size and shape. Each township was divided into strips called concessions, and each concession was further divided into lots. | Portions of eastern Canada, especially southern Ontario and the Eastern Townships (Cantons de l’Est) of Quebec, employed a survey system based on counties, townships, concessions, and farm lots. A county consisted of several named townships of unequal size and shape. Each township was divided into strips called concessions, and each concession was further divided into lots. | ||
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Knowing the history of the Maritime Provinces will provide you with a sense of where your ancestors may have disappeared, and help in your search for the records. Knowledge of the history and geography of your province of interest is the foundation you need to begin your genealogical quest. You will find the background for each province fits into the overall development path of Canada and the role your ancestors played in its establishment and growth. | Knowing the history of the Maritime Provinces will provide you with a sense of where your ancestors may have disappeared, and help in your search for the records. Knowledge of the history and geography of your province of interest is the foundation you need to begin your genealogical quest. You will find the background for each province fits into the overall development path of Canada and the role your ancestors played in its establishment and growth. | ||
To locate the whereabouts of the records that were created in ‘Acadia’, consult with the appropriate archives or government office of the present day province. Land grants can be found at the Archives des Colonies in Paris, France, as well as on microfilm at Library and Archives Canada.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Acadia Land Records | To locate the whereabouts of the records that were created in ‘Acadia’, consult with the appropriate archives or government office of the present day province. Land grants can be found at the Archives des Colonies in Paris, France, as well as on microfilm at Library and Archives Canada.<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Acadia Land Records - International Institute, " ''International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Acadia_Land_Records_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
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*Tyman, John Langton. ''By Section, Township and Range: Studies in Prairie Settlement'' (Brandon, Manitoba: Assiniboine Historical Society, 1972). | *Tyman, John Langton. ''By Section, Township and Range: Studies in Prairie Settlement'' (Brandon, Manitoba: Assiniboine Historical Society, 1972). | ||
*Library and Archives Canada.''Tracing your Ancestors in Canada'' (Ottawa, Ontario: 1997). | *Library and Archives Canada.''Tracing your Ancestors in Canada'' (Ottawa, Ontario: 1997). | ||
*Royick, Alexander. ''Ukrainian Settlements in Alberta ''(Edmonton: Douglas College Reference Library, 1972).<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Additional Canada Land Records Resources | *Royick, Alexander. ''Ukrainian Settlements in Alberta ''(Edmonton: Douglas College Reference Library, 1972).<ref>Murphy, Sharon L., Brenda Dougall Merriman, and Frances Coe. "Additional Canada Land Records Resources - International Institute, " ''International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Additional_Canada_Land_Records_Resources_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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