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By Fournier, Marcel
Genealogical Research in Quebec
Genealogy is above all else a family’s history. It is the study of one’s ancestors, whether it be the first generation or the tenth. A genealogy is the result of a combination of biographical, demographical and sociological research taken from records and archives. Over the years, Quebec has created a niche for itself in this particularly “lively” field of research.
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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