The 1931 Canadian Census Release And A Special Lady
(Learn about Christina later in the blog) June 1, 2023, was the release of the 1931 Canadian Census, and despite all the preparation that Library and Archives Canada said they … Continue Reading →
Tag: family history
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 →
My Dad In The News
The other day on Facebook, I got a memory of my Dad and my dog Cali spending time together when I was helping him with a yard sale at the … Continue Reading →
The 1931 Canadian Census Is Coming
In case you haven’t heard, on June 1, 2023, Library and Archives Canada will be releasing the 1931 Canadian Census to the public. That’s just three short weeks away. This will be an exciting day for genealogists whose families lived in Canada. Continue Reading →
What’s Old & What’s New At Ancestry?
When I started writing this blog, I realized that “NEW” is relative. Meaning new could be as of today, or if you haven’t been to the Ancestry site for a … Continue Reading →
April 26, is “Get Organized Day”
Getting organized is something many of us think about, sometimes every day. For some, it might not be just “thinking about it.” Sometimes, those thoughts might be more nagging than … Continue Reading →
Let’s Create A Family Heirloom Book During Family History Month
If you’re like me you have things around your home that you might deem family heirlooms. Some may be valuable but some are just things you love and are priceless … Continue Reading →
My Ancestor Communities on Ancestry
One of Ancestry’s features, when you do a DNA test, is Communities. These communities are part of your DNA Story or Ethnicity and are included in the price of your … Continue Reading →
The 1921 Census of England and Wales Is Coming
Depending where you live, either today or tomorrow will be a busy day if your genealogy takes you to England and Wales. That’s because on January 6, 2022 at 12:01 … 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 →