my genealogy life

Family stories are my buried treasure

Tracing ancestors in Canada, England, Scotland & Ireland

Sharing my love of digging through old documents, uncovering family stories, and sharing the real papers that bring our ancestors back to life.


Category: Newspapers

  • Londonderry to Quebec on the Dr. Kane in 1862

    Londonderry to Quebec on the Dr. Kane in 1862

    My Diver / Dever family had a harrowing journey on the Doctor Kane from Londonderry, Ireland to Quebec in 1862. The ship they were sailing on set out in April of 1862 and struck ice leaving them stuck for an hour. This event was long before the Titanic but I am sure the passengers would…

  • The Gazette – Feb.19, 1943 B/M/D Notices

    The Gazette – Feb.19, 1943 B/M/D Notices

    I have old newspaper clippings that belonged my grandparents that I will be sharing in the hopes of helping other people that are researching their roots. This clipping is from The Gazette, Montreal dated Friday, February 19, 1943, pg.12 The names listed are in the B/M/D notices are: Births Carlisle Penton Perigoe Shea Deaths Coady…