How Will You Celebrate Food Day Canada?
July 31st is Food Day Canada, and I’m thinking about how I might celebrate.
mom was going to have a get-together, he could have invited twenty people off the road because there was always too much food.
Tag: genealogy
Hi, My Name Is….
Have you ever wondered why you have the name you have? Did you ever ask your parents? My name is Ellen, but my mom always said that my name was going to be Holly. I never asked why my parents didn’t choose Holly, but I know that I was named after my great grandmother, Ellen Middlebrough (nee Anidow). Continue Reading →
Don’t Be Like My DNA Cousin
As you know, I love DNA and what it can do for your research, and I especially like to help others with their research. So a recent interaction with a DNA cousin caught me off guard. Here’s the story. Continue Reading →
MyHeritage Photo Repair (DeOldify)
MyHeritage launched it’s new photo repair tool and I think it helps tell the story even better. Continue Reading →
Find A Grave
If you’ve searched on Google or on Ancestry, then you’ve probably seen memorials on Find A Grave. I’ve seen them, and I’ve used them often for the information they contain. … Continue Reading →
DNA Angel Project – DNA Day Edition
April 25th is DNA Day and the DNA Angel thought what would be better than having the next DNA Angel Project Draw? This contest is open to residents of Canada and this month’s draw is for a copy of the new audiobook by Rachel Décoste and an AncestryDNA kit generously donated by Ancestry Canada®. Rachel Décoste is a writer and educator from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Continue Reading →
My WikiTree Results
On April 7th, I had my WikiTree reveal, and I wanted to share with you my experience. Continue Reading →
William Beaton’s 1940 National Registration
William (Willie) Beaton has been a genealogy struggle. Actually a DNA struggle as well. I can’t say that I’ve turned over every stone because if that was true, then I might know who his parents were. At least, I hope that that’s what it would mean.
To learn more about William Beaton, I decided to purchase his Canadian 1940 National Registration. 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 →
Are You Suffering From RootsTech Connect Fatigue?
If you were like me then you were one of over 1 million people from around the world who took part in the first virtual RootsTech Connect. There were over 226 countries participating and over 1000 classes and other sessions to look at. But now it’s over and you might be a little out of sorts. Continue Reading →