The Family Attic
Prince Edward Island Links
Last Updated: September 23, 2007
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Genealogy Links: 5
Brick Walls (The): The genealogy section on Dan MacDonald's Website contains various pieces of information, including church records, cemetery inscriptions, census data and some of his own family information. MacDonald has published
Island Register: A great on-line source for Prince Edward Island Genealogy, with over 882 PEI lineages, and 4500-plus documents on-line.
Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: The Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index is a database of baptismal records, taken from existing church records from across the Island. In lieu of official birth certificates which were not issued until 1906, baptismal records provide information concerning individuals’ births and parentage. The database contains over 92,000 records which span the years approximately 1777 to 1886.
Prince Edward Island Newspaper Repositories: A list of old PEI newspapers and when they were published.
Wyatt Heritage Properties: You are invited to learn about three historic homes and take a tour of the Wyatt Museum, Summerside, PEI.
Cemetery Listings: 5
Canada GenWeb Cemetery Project: This project aims to document the cemeteries of Canada. Transcriptions and photos are included. Links are provided for inscriptions already on-line.
Little Sands Cemetery, PEI: Cemetery Inscription for Little Sands Cemetery.
Old Protestant Burying Grounds (Elm Ave Cemetery), Charlottetown History: Information on the cemetery, the campaign to protect and repair it and the book written about it.
Prince Edward Island Cemetery Coordinates: Find out where all the cemeteries are located. Posted on the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society.
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fort Augustus, PEI: Interments in St. Patrick's Register but not found in head stone Inscriptions: 1871 to 1922. Located on the Island Register website.
Canada Census Records: Visit the Sources for Atlantic Canada Census Returns where all census sources are listed.
Societies, Archives and Museums: 6
Archives Council of Prince Edward Island: The Archives Council of Prince Edward Island was formed in January 1987.
Leard's of Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island: The History Room, 12 Heritage Lane, Kingsboro, Souris RR# 2, PE C0A 2B0; phone: 902-357-2116.
MacNaught History Centre and Archives Membership Service: As a member, you gain full access to over 80,000 records.
Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society: The Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society was founded in 1976 to serve the genealogical community, and to further genealogical research in P.E.I.
Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island (PARO): The Archives acquires, preserves, and makes available for public research the records of the government of this province and private-sector papers and records deemed to be of lasting historical value. As well as textual materials such as correspondence files, journals, and newspapers, our holdings are rich in materials in other formats and media such as photographs, maps, architectural drawings, film, and sound recordings. The Archives provides service to students, historians, genealogists, government officials and interested members of the public.
Robertson Library, University of Prince Edward Island: Information on the University Archives holdings including a large collection of current and historical newspapers on microfilm housed in the Media Centre. On this site is also Research Guide for Genealogy (has holdings list): http://www.upei.ca/~library/html/genealogy.html
Books: 7 - Although prices have been quoted when found, they are subject to change. Check with the publisher, establishment and/or author for current prices, contact information, etc. If you have further information to add (publication date, author, a shore description, etc.) or Prince Edward Island genealogy-related book to add to the list, send it to Diana: tibert@ns.sympatico.ca
Thank you to everyone who submitted the names of books and accompanying information.
Along the North Shore by Clint Morrison.
Description: Contains history on Lot 11.
Crozier Record (A): From Armagh, Norther Ireland to Prince Town, PEI, 1812 - 1997 by James Simpson 'Clair' Crozier.
Published: A thick, photocopied, plastic bound collection of records, charts, newspaper clippings, photos, reminiscences, etc. Not a book as such.
Herald (The), Charlottetown: Vital Statistics, Oct. 1864 - Oct. 1871 by Dan MacDonald.
Description: A compilation of vital statistics that appeared in the Herald, a weekly newspaper published at Charlottetown, PEI, between 12 October 1864 and 25 October 1871.
Available: From the author, contact Dan MacDonald: brikwall@nbnet.nb.ca
Cost: $35 Canadian ($35 US for US and Overseas Customers)
Visit the website to learn more about the book: http://www.brikwall.com/books.html
Palladium, Charlottetown: Vital Statistics, Sep. 1843 - May 1845 by Dan MacDonald.
Description: This book contains all birth, marriage, and death notices that appear in surviving issues of the Palladium newspaper. It also contains many other articles that refer to the vital statistics of Islanders and other Maritimers, both at home and abroad.
Available: From the author, contact Dan MacDonald: brikwall@nbnet.nb.ca
Cost: $20 Canadian ($20 US for US and Overseas Customers)
Visit the website to learn more about the book: http://www.brikwall.com/books.html
Preserving The Wallace Family 1758 - 1988 by Roy Ashley Wallace
Published: 225 pages.
Toponymy Study 1, Geographical Names of Prince Edward Island by Alan Rayburn
Published: Surveys and Mapping Branch, Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, 1973.
Vindicator, Charlottetown: Vital Statistics, Oct. 1862 - Oct. 1864 by Dan MacDonald.
Description: It is a compilation of vital statistics that appeared in the Vindicator, a weekly newspaper published at Charlottetown, PEI, between 17 October 1862 and 5 October 1864. It was the predecessor to the Herald, the subject of my first compilation.
Available: From the author, contact Dan MacDonald: brikwall@nbnet.nb.ca
Cost: $20 Canadian ($20 US for US and Overseas Customers)
Visit the website to learn more about the book: http://www.brikwall.com/books.html