A quick tip to try when looking at your DNA matches, why not try searching the surnames of the Godparents on your relative’s baptism. We know how important Godparents were and more often than not they were related in some way to the parents. Why not do a search for their names you have found…
I am in possession of my grandmother Beatrice (Jordan) Dever’s papers that consist of numerous items from her involvement with the Rebekah Assembly in Quebec, the female branch of the I.O.O.F. Her passion for this organization led her to numerous positions throughout her lifetime and I know she was especially proud to serve as the International…
Let’s celebrate our early ancestors, it is because of their contributions that our country is such a wonderful place to live! List all your ancestors that were living in Canada in 1867, the dates they arrived (can be approximate) and where they first settled. Here is my list – Name …
My Friday night fun was reading through The Weekly Chronicle on the BAnQ website (Quebec archives) and I came across this letter to the editor – Census Sir, – Reading Mr. Lortie’s letter in yesterday’s Chronicle, reminds me that I was never called on by the census official. This makes three more unregistered citizens, and I…
I was lucky enough to attend the Ontario Genealogy Conference that was recently held in Ottawa. A few of the reasons I LOVE attending: Deals. The vendors are there in spades and they offer great deals, DNA kits at unheard of prices, renewing your subscription to sites again at reduced rates, books, scanners, and more.…
The next step after finding your relative in Griffith’s Valuation is to head to the Valuation Office in Dublin, either in person or remotely. Read to the end to find out exciting news about this collection. What you can find there is a record of the land you have located in Griffith’s changing hands. You…
Today we drove into Nenagh, Tipperary today and I have some time before the Clans and Surnames Conference begins. It is really hard to relate all that we have experienced so far on our trip. For us the highlight has definitely been our New Inn stay. It is great to see Ireland but also to…
Time change had me up at 1 am. What did I do? I logged into my DNA on ancestry to see what was new. After checking on my matches I went into my distant matches which is something I generally avoid. Scrolling through I happened to click on a random person and looked to see…
I am sitting in the Edmonton airport waiting for the start of what in my mind is my ‘trip of a lifetime’. Although not purely a research trip, more of an exploratory journey, I will be doing some genealogy research. I plan to stay close or in the communities that I know my family has…
Day 2 A little late in posting this as I had to drive 5 hours back from Edmonton and I was concerned about the roads with all the snow that arrived to remind us we are in Canada. My first session on day 2 after Kyle Betit’s Keynote, was his session on Advances in Irish Research.…
My Genealogy Life 