Ok, so you want to know more. I am “The Mom” who has dragged her husband and children all over Canada on “family vacations” (“It’ll be so fun!”) — knocking on doors of far-flung relatives, sending my husband off to Staples to copy documents (long before the Flip-Pal scanner was ever invented), and watching my kids hunt for frogs in cemeteries. This has been going on for years, and my family is now very cautious about any upcoming trips.
My genealogy is heavily Canadian-based. Between my husband and me, our ancestors lived in almost every province in Canada. I have been able to trace my lines back to Ireland, England, and Scotland. My DNA has agreed with these locations — oh yeah, I love DNA, and I have tested anyone who will stick out their tongue or spit for me! Do we match? Check my GEDmatch kit A696837.
I am an avid learner and attend courses, webinars, and conferences whenever I can. I have served as the VP of the Grande Prairie Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society, as well as secretary and newsletter editor.
As I have been researching for twenty years, I have learned about numerous resources, which I blog about.
Thank you for reading, and I wish you the best of luck as you explore your own genealogy!
You can reach me through my contact page.
