Where to search?

[scottishlad]

As I’m working through my family tree I’ve found a large number moved to Canada. I’m able to find some information through Family Search, but I’m wondering if there’s an official database like Scotland’s People where I can view the original documents? I’ve tried the Canadian archives, but can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. Thanks!

[mckha489]

Canada has strict privacy laws.
I think the more recent events you would have to hope to find in the newspapers.
But if you post a problem or two I am sure someone will come along with actual pertinent advice.

[scottishlad]

Oh ok. Well I’m just trying to view the actual documents. I see the information through Family Search, but I know certain names are misspelled on there as an example. I was just hoping there was a way to request those documents at least. The ones I’m interested in are from 1900-1920’s.

[mckha489]

Oh ok. Well I’m just trying to view the actual documents. I see the information through Family Search, but I know certain names are misspelled on there as an example. I was just hoping there was a way to request those documents at least. The ones I’m interested in are from 1900-1920’s.

Well up to 1923 should fall out of the 100 year rule. 
Ask the specific question…..someone will know.

[scottishlad]

It’s not a question I was just asking how I can view the original documents. It sounds like I can’t though.

[maddys52]

Ancestry has some Canadian records. I looked up a marriage the other day in the 1920s in  Ontario and the original document was there.

[aghadowey]

Oh ok. Well I’m just trying to view the actual documents. I see the information through Family Search, but I know certain names are misspelled on there as an example. I was just hoping there was a way to request those documents at least. The ones I’m interested in are from 1900-1920’s.

It really depends on the source of the document. Each Canadian province keeps its own records so if you are looking for a record in New Brunswick for example then you will need to look there.
If you either post a link to the record mentioned in Family Search or give us a better idea of the location then we can probably help.

[scottishlad]

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ZBPJ-5G3Z?cid=fs_copy

For example I know the mother’s name is actually spelled “Robina” and that the name of the daughter is “Euphemia”. But otherwise I’d just like the actual document for my own records.

[mckha489]

https://archives.gnb.ca/Search/visse/141A5.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=23385879-b5a7-43d5-a267-31c063b8dc99