Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society

The Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society is a volunteer society founded in 1976 to serve the genealogical community, and to further genealogical research.

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

David Hunter, creator of The Island Register, passed away on Tuesday. His hard work within the genealogy community on #PEI will live on and will be remembered and treasured by all that it touched. #RIP https://t.co/cVXUPP2tCH

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

Welcome to all of our new executive members for the 2021-2022 year! #genealogy #volunteers #pei

[Ancestry @Ancestry]

Today we launch our new Questions and Ancestors™: Black Family History series where genealogist @NeekSmith! In episode 1, @ElaineWelteroth learns she comes from a long line of people who fought to be heard.

Take a look: https://t.co/v8efP49MNd #QuestionsandAncestors

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We have been lucky enough to have @janetrwk speak at a few events for the PEIGS...Check out her amazing story on @CTVW5. https://t.co/TI8t7d5h91 #Adoption #Reunion #Genealogy

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We would like to thank Jim Hornby for his wonderful presentation at our meeting today. If you missed it, you can check out "Uncovering African Ancestry in PEI" on our Facebook page! https://t.co/qSHO6jfzBf #pei #genealogy #ancestry #BIPOC #TheBog

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

Jim Hornby will be the speaker for our April 24th meeting at Beaconsfield Carriage House, his presentation is called "Uncovering African Ancestry in PEI". The public is welcome, however seating will be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. See you at 2pm! #pei #genealogy #bipoc

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

The longest #consort in British history: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away two months short of his 100th birthday. Just before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, in 1947, he became a naturalized British subject, giving up his Greek and Danish #royal titles. #RIP

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

Have you been looking to get involved with the Prince Edward Island genealogy community? Reach out to become a volunteer or a board member. #Genealogy #volunteer #pei #community #events #GetInvolved #PrinceEdwardIsland

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

Join us TODAY at the Carriage House, Charlottetown, 2pm. Bill & Liz Glen will talk to us about How and Why to become a Certified Genealogist. For more info: https://t.co/B4kD86cE2f Everyone welcome!

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

Meeting, this Saturday (Nov21st), 2pm, Park Royal United Church (11 Christie Drive, Charlottetown). Speaker: Owen Parkhouse, President of The Last Post Fund. EVERYONE welcome! #PEI #genealogy https://t.co/o0ltpHjehr

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

PEIGS Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Saturday). All are welcome! https://t.co/gyZXg7Almv

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

The PEIGS extends its condolences to the Murray family. Bruce Murray was the keynote speaker at our 2019 Genealogy Fair. His research in the Acadian story has added richness to the study of Atlantic Canadian history. #RIP https://t.co/LIn9v8fZFv

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

#OTD 76 years ago the Allies landed in Normandy. Over 2,000 Commonwealth servicemen would be killed in action on D-Day - all commemorated by @CWGC. During the 86 day Normandy campaign over 22,000 Allied servicemen would die. Learn more, here: https://t.co/O3O5csHaFr #DDay76 #WW2

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

The 2020 PEI Genealogy Fair had previously been postponed in the hopes we could hold it at a future date this year. Regretfully, we have decided to cancel it due to Covid-19. We are re-focusing our efforts into planning for the next Genealogy Fair to take place in May 2021!

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

The 4th Annual Prince Edward Island #Genealogy Fair has been cancelled. We're looking into alternate plans and will keep you posted! May this time of social distancing allow your family tree research to soar!

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

#HappyNewYear from the Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society! Plans are beginning for the 4th Annual #Genealogy Fair! Mark your calendars now!!

[Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society @peigenealogy]

PEIGS Meeting Today! 2pm at the Carriage House. Speaker: Linda Jean Nicholson, "Crossing the Pond for Research and Fun". Join us for a FREE and fun afternoon of genealogical goodness!! All are welcome!

[Robertson Library @UPEILibrary]

How did the 1960's shape UPEI? Find out at our next Pigot Memorial Lecture Series! https://t.co/Ocsy3L2Qyp

[Robertson Library @UPEILibrary]

BookLives now has 125 people on our site! Books have more than just stories inside, they also have living histories... true stories of the people who once owned the books. Take a peak! https://t.co/r8EMu8gcDW #booklives #TotalBookNerd #booklovers #goodreads #UPEI

[Historica Canada @HistoricaCanada]

#DYK that #onthisday in 1905, Treaty 9 terms were approved by an order-in-council? Watch the #HeritageMinute to learn more about the impact of Treaty 9 on #Indigenous people in Canada.