British Columbia Genealogy & Family History
Research your British Columbia ancestors with these British Columbia genealogy and family history resources and records. Find archives, online records and databases, research guides, genealogical and historical societies, military records, vital statistics, cemetery transcriptions and British Columbia surnames.
British Columbia - Births, Marriages & Deaths
Government registration of births, marriages and deaths in British Columbia began in 1872. Learn how and where to access these British Columbia vital records.
Government registration of births, marriages and deaths in British Columbia began in 1872. Learn how and where to access these British Columbia vital records.
Archival Repositories in British Columbia
This database contains entries for 185 archives in the province and includes the name and location of each repository, contact information (including hours of operation), and a brief description of the extent, nature and scope of holdings at each institution.
This database contains entries for 185 archives in the province and includes the name and location of each repository, contact information (including hours of operation), and a brief description of the extent, nature and scope of holdings at each institution.
British Columbia Adoption Information
This guide explains the release of records under the new Adoption Act and how to file the Application for Service Pertaining to an Adopted Person or Birth Parent Form.
This guide explains the release of records under the new Adoption Act and how to file the Application for Service Pertaining to an Adopted Person or Birth Parent Form.
British Columbia Archives
The BC Archives houses an excellent amount of information pertaining to genealogy including maps, voters lists, census records, some military records, family histories, newspapers, and more. You can also search an online database of over 100,000 photos relating to British Columbia.
The BC Archives houses an excellent amount of information pertaining to genealogy including maps, voters lists, census records, some military records, family histories, newspapers, and more. You can also search an online database of over 100,000 photos relating to British Columbia.
British Columbia Cemetery Finding Aid
A growing database of surnames, cemetery name and location of over 344,000 entries collected from records and headstone inscriptions of 264 cemeteries in British Columbia, Canada.
A growing database of surnames, cemetery name and location of over 344,000 entries collected from records and headstone inscriptions of 264 cemeteries in British Columbia, Canada.
British Columbia GenWeb
An outstanding resource coordinated by volunteer, Darlene Homme with links to the individual counties, queries, lookup volunteers, research links, biographies, and much more!
An outstanding resource coordinated by volunteer, Darlene Homme with links to the individual counties, queries, lookup volunteers, research links, biographies, and much more!
British Columbia Genealogical Society
Focusing on British Columbia genealogy, but also providing support for other groups in the world such as Great Britain and parts of Europe, this genealogical society provides details on membership, and the contents of its library.
Focusing on British Columbia genealogy, but also providing support for other groups in the world such as Great Britain and parts of Europe, this genealogical society provides details on membership, and the contents of its library.
British Columbia Geographical Names
An outstanding resource for finding place names mentioned in historic documents, especially land records. Search by name, and obtain coordinates and location descriptions for British Columbia's official place names. Check spelling or search for names that "sound alike". Link former official names to current names.
An outstanding resource for finding place names mentioned in historic documents, especially land records. Search by name, and obtain coordinates and location descriptions for British Columbia's official place names. Check spelling or search for names that "sound alike". Link former official names to current names.
LDS Research Outline - British Columbia
Find your British Columbia ancestors through the genealogical resources described in this free British Columbia genealogy guide from FamilySearch.com.
Find your British Columbia ancestors through the genealogical resources described in this free British Columbia genealogy guide from FamilySearch.com.
British Columbia's War Memorials
Part of the Canadian War Monument's Project which preserves information about War Memorials throughout Canada in digital format on the Internet. The descriptions of these memorials often include names, photographs, inscriptions, and locations.
Part of the Canadian War Monument's Project which preserves information about War Memorials throughout Canada in digital format on the Internet. The descriptions of these memorials often include names, photographs, inscriptions, and locations.
Books We Own - British Columbia
A list of resources owned/accessed by ROOTS-L mailing list members and others who are willing to look up genealogical information and e-mail or snail mail it to others who request it.
A list of resources owned/accessed by ROOTS-L mailing list members and others who are willing to look up genealogical information and e-mail or snail mail it to others who request it.
City of Richmond Archives
This Web site includes some neat online holdings including a biographies index of notable Richmond families and individuals, and Richmond oral histories.
This Web site includes some neat online holdings including a biographies index of notable Richmond families and individuals, and Richmond oral histories.
City of Victoria Archives
Genealogical holdings include city directories, census records, obituaries, marriages, newspaper clippings, photos, cemetery records and voter lists.
Genealogical holdings include city directories, census records, obituaries, marriages, newspaper clippings, photos, cemetery records and voter lists.
Family History Centers in British Columbia, Canada
Contact information including addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation for Family History Centers located within the province of British Columbia.
Contact information including addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation for Family History Centers located within the province of British Columbia.
Genealogical and Historical Societies
A comprehensive list of genealogical and historical societies in the province of British Columbia, maintained by Society Hill.
A comprehensive list of genealogical and historical societies in the province of British Columbia, maintained by Society Hill.
City of Vancouver Archives
Genealogical holdings include directories, cemetery records, voter's lists, newsclippings, manuscripts, photographs, and books.
Genealogical holdings include directories, cemetery records, voter's lists, newsclippings, manuscripts, photographs, and books.
GenForum - British Columbia
A free message board devoted to British Columbia queries.
A free message board devoted to British Columbia queries.
Heritage Society of British Columbia
An umbrella organization which represents approximately 160 member groups from around the province. This society provides a lot of useful resources including information on how to write your family history, a list of interesting historic BC cemeteries, and a lot of wonderful heritage information.
An umbrella organization which represents approximately 160 member groups from around the province. This society provides a lot of useful resources including information on how to write your family history, a list of interesting historic BC cemeteries, and a lot of wonderful heritage information.
The Hudson Bay Company Archives
The HBCA offers a wealth of information on the human and natural history of western and northern Canada and the western USA, some of which is useful to genealogists.
The HBCA offers a wealth of information on the human and natural history of western and northern Canada and the western USA, some of which is useful to genealogists.
Mennonite Historical Society of British Columbia
Formed in 1972 as a non-profit society dedicated to fostering awareness of Mennonite history and culture, collecting and preserving valuable historic records, and funding research projects related to Mennonite history.
Formed in 1972 as a non-profit society dedicated to fostering awareness of Mennonite history and culture, collecting and preserving valuable historic records, and funding research projects related to Mennonite history.
Search for Funeral Homes
Funeral homes are an often untapped genealogical resource. Here is a searchable database of funeral homes located in British Columbia.
Funeral homes are an often untapped genealogical resource. Here is a searchable database of funeral homes located in British Columbia.
The University of British Columbia Library
An outstanding collection of rare books and Canadiana; extensive archival research materials, originating from within and outside the University; and important collections of historic maps and photographs. They are in the process of digitizing their historic photograph collection.
An outstanding collection of rare books and Canadiana; extensive archival research materials, originating from within and outside the University; and important collections of historic maps and photographs. They are in the process of digitizing their historic photograph collection.
Vital Statistics Agency of British Columbia
The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency has records of birth, marriage, and death occurring in British Columbia since 1872. The site includes information on how to obtain copies of these certificates and even allows online ordering with a credit card.
The British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency has records of birth, marriage, and death occurring in British Columbia since 1872. The site includes information on how to obtain copies of these certificates and even allows online ordering with a credit card.