Ancestry Only Took 9 Days – 1931 Canada Census
I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. I’ll be searching the 1931 Canada Census to find the members of my family that I haven’t had a chance to look … Continue Reading →
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The Day Tina Died
Sometimes it’s pretty astonishing how someone you’ve never met can impact your life. Yesterday, May 24, 2023, the world learned that the iconic singer; Tina Turner died at 81, and it felt so surreal because I’d just been thinking about her a couple of days ago and about a trip, I’d gone on with my mom. Continue Reading →
Does Your Genealogy Have A Future?
When was the last time you wondered what would happen to your genealogy in the future? I think about this quite regularly. I wonder whether I’ll get all my organizing done before I leave this earth, and I wonder if anyone will be interested in it. More importantly, I don’t want my family to handle it one garbage bag at a time. Continue Reading →
New Year Resolutions – 2022
Did you make a resolution for 2022? Last year I realized that I was letting the pandemic get to me both mentally and physically. So I started walking several times … Continue Reading →
What Can You Learn About Your Ancestors in Newspapers?
One of the things I’ve learned doing genealogy is that your family doesn’t have to be famous or infamous to be in the newspaper.
But what can you learn from newspapers? I can think of at least five things you might learn from them. Continue Reading →
Bravo FamilySearch Bravo
Four years ago, in 2017, FamilySearch announced that it would no longer have microfilm distribution. I remember at the time, there was an outcry from the genealogy community. This was … Continue Reading →
My Virtual Cemetery At FOREVER
As a genealogist, I’m sure you’ve been to your fair share of cemeteries. I enjoy going so much that I’ve been to every cemetery tour in Edmonton, Alberta. If you’ve never been on one of these types of tours in your city, you need to check it out because it’s a great way to learn the history of your city and the people who made your city what it is today. Continue Reading →
DNA Angel Project – August Edition – Pick Your Prize ???
It’s time for another DNA Angel Project. Win your choice of DNA kit. Continue Reading →
MyHeritage -Exclusive Offer
Hello Family History Followers, I’m excited to share an exclusive offer for Family History Hound followers: 50% off the ultimate subscription to MyHeritage, valid through 4/25/2020. (This is a Two … Continue Reading →
The DNA Angel Project – RootsTech Edition
It’s happening again. The Family History Hound is having the RootsTech Surprize Prize DNA Angel Project™ Draw. The Family History Hound is on the way to RootsTech in Salt Lake … Continue Reading →