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, that bring our ancestors back to life.


Tag: family history

  • What A Weekend

    What A Weekend

    I wanted to share my incredible weekend with you. I am starting this tale by rewinding back to September 2001. My husband and I were getting away on a rare (maybe first time ever) trip just the two of us. I had it all planned out, stops across Ontario and then heading into Quebec, with…

  • OGS – Genealogy Without Borders

    OGS – Genealogy Without Borders

    I have happily arrived at the OGS 2014 conference held at the Brock University in Ontario. My first session yesterday was with Glenn Wright. I have been wanting to attend one of his presentations for the past couple of years and I am happy I did. The session with Glenn was focused on Canada World…