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past-presence.com Disenfranchised: Having, losing, and regaining the vote, a quick look at the laws 1872-1948
Canadian Genealogy · Canadian laws · Chinese Genealogy

Disenfranchised: Having, losing, and regaining the vote, a quick look at the laws 1872-1948

November 14, 2020November 15, 2020 wanderernolonger1 Comment

Come with me as I look at the exact wording of the disenfranchising laws for the Chinese from 1872-1948, including 16 links to finding original Acts and legislation in Canada.

past-presence.com Women’s History Month – Aileen’s Chinese Case File
Chinese Genealogy · Womens History

Women’s History Month – Aileen’s Chinese Case File

March 8, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolongerLeave a comment

In this post I explore one Chinese Exclusion Act Case file to bring you the story of Aileen Cumyow, a Canadian Chinese woman who aspired to be an actress in the 20s and 30s.

past-presence.com 13 databases for Chinese Ancestry on Ancestry.com
Chinese Genealogy · Genealogy How Tos

13 databases for Chinese Ancestry on Ancestry.com

February 28, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolonger2 Comments

What's available for Chinese genealogy on Ancestry? I look at the records and show you how to navigate them.

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