Category: 2017
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Connecting at Conference
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.…
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The Next Step After Griffith’s Valuation
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…
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Alberta AGS Conference Day 1
I am attending AGS Conference this weekend in Edmonton and I have thoroughly enjoyed the first day. They have provided us with a great line-up of speakers, it has been wonderful reconnecting with people, meeting new friends and so much learning. DNA has been the biggest hit for attendees with topics covering all aspects and…
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The Other Brother
I remember listening to a genealogy speaker who said there are always three brothers…I have found three such brothers – Cornelius, Edward and Michael McMahon. But I found an unknown fourth brother and I have discovered why none of us knew about #4. Researching my McMahon family has been amazing, I have connected with family members who have shared pictures,…
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Update: The Elusive Potters of Goulbourne
A quick update. I am not sure if it is because I blogged about it (just this week – The Elusive Potters of Goulbourn) but I seem to have made a breakthrough researching my Potter family. I logged into my mother’s DNA at Ancestry today and using the search feature, typed in the name Potter. I…
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It’s Not All Unicorns and Rainbows in Newspapers
Finding the truth about a death in 1892, yes it was a railway accident but..
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