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From: "Gordon A. Watts" <>
Subject: Census 2006 - Uses for Historic Census
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:28:04 -0800


Greetings All.

In our quest to encourage EVERYONE to answer YES to the informed consent
question on the upcoming Census I have been asked to advise regarding the
benefits of doing so, and for what purposes Historic Census can be used.

Aside from the obvious uses of genealogists seeking ancestors to add to
their family tree, a few uses that come immediately to mind are:

1. To determine age eligility for pensions, etc., where no other sources
such as birth certificates are available.

2. To determine descendancy to settle estates where no will has been
found.

3. To provide clues regarding genetically inherited diseases and
disabilities.

Who among you can suggest other beneficial uses for Historical Census
records? Please let me know.

On Census Day, 16 May 2006, make sure you answer YES to allow your
information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Make sure
everyone you know does as well. Spread the word!

Enjoy the Census!

Gordon A. Watts
Co-chair, Canada Census Committee
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at
http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

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