You have just met relatives who share your passion for family history and you are looking forward to gathering data about your “new” relatives. In order to share the genealogical records you already have, here’s how you can exchange genealogical data, no matter what software your recipient is using
The GEDCOM file format specification was designed to transmit and receive genealogical data such as location and date of birth, marriage and death information in a standard format. Welcome then to the equivalent of an online family reunion!
About GEDCOM
Developed by Family Search, GEDCOM text files contain information and links for exchanging genealogical data between two parties regardless of the software. Files can also be downloaded from a website, imported into genealogical software, and added to Family Tree. The files can also be transmitted as attachments to emails. You can recognize a GEDCOM file by its extension, “.ged”.
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I read the article with interest, the article about the first Canadian casualties of the Great War. My grandfather, a Scotsman who grew up on Loch Tayside often talked about his experiences growing up and during active service in the Great War. He mentioned 2 brothers, childhood neighbours who emigrated to Canada. He was very clear that one of them was the first Canadian killed in France. He included this in his memoir. Some time back I looked into his claim about his neighbour and was unable to corroborate this as no online resources agree with his statement. I have a photo which was supposed to be of the grave but the quality was not good enough to read the inscription. My grandfather maintained that the grave was in France but it looked to be more of a Scottish design. Last week, while attending the funeral of a friend in Annan, Scotland I acted on a hunch that the grave might be there as I knew the two brothers parents had moved to Annan at some point. I found their family memorial and was able to read most of the inscription. It states that Alex Peattie was the 1st Canadian volunteer to be killed by a German bullet at Armentiers on 24th Feb 1915. I can only assume this fact was passed back to his parents by military comms. I have taken photographs and. have further info which may be of value if you are interested. If this is indeed correct it is an additional important historical fact to add to the Canadian archive of the Great War.
Regards Doug
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