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Research Queries
As more people have become involved in genealogy and as increasing numbers of records have been digitized, there has arisen a need for research support: researchers hit a dead end, it is too far to get to the research location, the difficulty of the assignment requires assistance, and people just run out of time. GANS is now offering a full-range of research services to provide support: (1) Lookup services, when you can't get to our Library; and (2) Consulting services, when you have a problem and need help.
If you are going to be visiting us, or need research services, email us at <queries@novascotiaancestors.ca> and explain what you're looking for, or your research question. Be as specific as possible about the information you already have, what you've already tried, and what you are hoping for with us. That allows us to estimate the amount of time required at our end and how to fit you into the schedule. We'll get back in touch by return email and let you know if there will be a fee, and how much it will cost.
We look forward to assisting you with your query as quickly as possible. However, due to the recent change in Canadian citizenship legislation, we are currently experiencing much greater volumes of queries than normal. It may take us as much as a week to respond to an initial inquiry. Your email is in our queue, though, and will be responded to in the order received. Queries are handled by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers, but time constraints can occur. If it proceeds to a job for you, please allow for the possibility of a further 4 - 6 weeks for completion.
If your query relates to Nova Scotia birth or baptism records, please note:
In Nova Scotia, birth registrations began in 1864 and stopped in 1877. From 1877 to October, 1908, the government did not record births. There were a limited number of delayed birth registrations after this time. You can search for a birth record at the Nova Scotia Archives Vital Statistics website, using the following link: archives.novascotia.ca/vital-statistics. If you do not find a birth record, it is unlikely that it was recorded by the government. Outside of the time periods when the government was collecting birth registrations, churches were recording baptisms. The Nova Scotia Archives holds microfilm for some Nova Scotia churches - over 500 of them. However, there are other church records that were burned in fires, lost when the churches closed, or just not provided to Nova Scotia Archives for microfilming and retention. If you would like us to search for a baptism record, please provide us with your ancestor's name, parents' names (if known), date of birth, place of birth, and religion.
Thanks.
Research Queries Team
Nancy Bowie, Team Lead
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