Genealogist Terrence Punch, who appears on CBC Radio's Maritime Noon answering questions about genealogy, been named to the Governor General's New Year's Order of Canada list. He was named in recognition for his contributions to the development and popularization of genealogy.
Punch is well known for his many genealogy books, including Genealogist's Handbook for Atlantic Canada Research, Genealogical Research in Nova Scotia, and a muti-volume series of books entitled, Erin's Sons Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada.
You can read the press release at http://www.sys-con.com/node/1661591
For more information on the Canadian Honours System, please go to http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=5
