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METISNET...........A Network for Family History Researchers
The METISNET is a service for people who are doing research into their
Family Histories which include Aboriginal ancestors. In this part of
Canada, these people are generally referred to as Metis; in the rest of
North America, the most-used term is Half-Blood.
The service began in Calgary Alberta in the late 1980's and was started when
a mere 5 people met at the home of Geoff Burtonshaw to discuss their mutual
research interests. These "originals" are still actively researching and
have since been joined by 160 others who regularly exchange information on
the families which are listed below (over 600 in November 1993).
Through these years, Geoff has served as the focal point for the activities
of this diverse group and it is a matter of considerable pride to him that
the mailing list now includes names from far-distant places in Alaska,
Florida and many many more, in between.
It is a NETWORK; a network of dedicated people working towards common goals
and supporting each other along the way. There aren't fees for either
membership or service just modest charges to cover the costs of photocopying
and/or postage. And it works too; there are many happy instances of the
discovery of not only a family heritage but of previously unknown living
relatives such as Cousins, Uncles and Aunts, Grandparents and a few Birth
Parents too.
Geoff keeps up-to-date Registers of Researchers and also Surnames so
there is a record of each researcher's interests. The Registers are
cross-referenced so it's a simple matter to find common interests.
Complete Registers of Researchers and Surnames are mailed to Subscribers
every year-end.
Subscribers are kept informed of events through a Newsletter which Geoff
publishes every 6 weeks. This is usually 5 pages done in Geoff's own
printing and that in itself is unique these days. The Newsletter keeps the
"Network" informed about new names as they are added to both the Researcher
and Surname lists. It also has news items of research successes, requests
for help, news of up-coming Re-Unions, new books and other material and all
this interspersed with humorous tid-bits from the author.
Geoff maintains an outline of each subscriber's research and is therefore
able to quickly refer enquiries to those who can help the most. This is
accomplished through a personal reply, by including it in the Newsletter,
or both. There is a very practical aspect to this as it means that Geoff
doesn't have to get and keep an ever increasing mountain of detail. He has
an excellent personal library of Metis reference material which he shares
very willingly. His basic subscriber files though are the dozens of Pedigree
Charts which he has collected over the years.
The purpose of this letter, and the Surname List is to help publicize the
Network. By doing so, it supports the research of the present subscribers
and also will make others aware of the Network which in turn, will help more
people whether they are old, or new subscribers.
If you wish to learn more about the Network and become a Subscriber, it's
really very simple. Prepare a Pedigree Chart of your Ancestors and mail it
to Geoff . If you don't have a Pedigree Chart get started with the one
included here. What is needed in order to help are NAMES, PLACES and
DATES which are as complete, and neat as possible. Geoff will reply
personally and if you need more charts, will gladly mail them to you. Send
this information with a note or letter to:
Geoff Burtonshaw, 2324 3rd Avenue N.W, Calgary AB Canada, T2N 0K8.
If you'd like to phone the number is 403-283-2594.
O:NEN ( Peace in the Mohawk language)
PEDIGREE OF ..............................................Date:.............
Address.............................................................
Postal...........................................Phone..............
My Grandfather............................................
Birth Date.........................................
Place..............................................
Wife's Name(Maiden)................................
Marriage Date......................................
Marriage Place.....................................
My Father's Name..........................................
Birth Date........................................
Place.............................................
Wife's Name(Maiden)...............................
Marriage Date.....................................
Marriage Place....................................
My Full Name......................................................
Date Born.................................................
Place Born................................................
Spouse's Name (Bef. Marriage).............................
Marriage Date.............................................
Marriage Place............................................
My Mother's Maiden Name...................................
...................................
Birth Date....................................
Place.........................................
Her FATHER'S Name.............................
His Birth Date................................
His Birth Place...............................
Her MOTHER'S Name.............................
Her Birth Date................................
Her Birth Place...............................
Her Grandfather's Name..............................
..............................
Birth Date..................................
Place Born..................................
His Wife's Name.............................
Birth Date..................................
Place of Birth..............................