Category: 2017
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Margaret Jeffery
This is the second part in a series I am writing on the Jeffery sisters. When I first started researching the Jeffery family I had no idea how I would be drawn to Margaret’s story, it may be because I was able to learn many details about the trials in her life, which was possible…
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Caroline Jeffery
Caroline Jeffery was born to parents Robert Jeffery & Elizabeth Tipper on April 22, 1821 in Quebec City. She was baptized on the second day of May of the following year in St. Andrew’s Church. Her godparents were John McCourt and Catherine Chamberland. The Jeffery family moved around a bit as Caroline’s father Robert…
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DNA Search Tip
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…
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The Rebekah Collection Pt.1
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…
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Canada’s 150th Genealogy Challenge
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 …
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The Census-Taker Missed Them
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…
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