

Killers In The Family
Everyone has skeleton's in their family tree, and my family is no exception. In fact, I have a LOT of nasty ancestors in my paternal...


And The Winner Is...
With a family tree that currently has over 21,000 people listed on it, I am often surprised what people find most interesting about my...
Thanksgiving & Family
Regular readers of my blog and website will know that I identify as a Canadian; I was born in Canada, I have spent most of my life living...


How Do You Define "Family"?
This may seem like an easy question, but I beg to differ. Although the dictionary definition of "family" is defined as "a group of people...


Navigating "Hints" on Ancestry
For those family history researchers that use Ancestry.com (or any of their other international sites), you will no doubt be familiar...


An Accidental Discovery
In the world of genealogy, discoveries are often not only surprising, but accidental. So is the case with my discovery of yet another...


Easter Eggs & 6 Degrees of Separation
It has been a busy summer despite the ongoing COVID restrictions, so I have to apologize for neglecting my blog and website. However,...


IMPORTANT: CHECK YOUR FACTS!
I'm often asked how I have managed to uncover so many facts about my family ancestry, and how I am certain that I am related to the...


Public or Private, Which Tree is Right for YOU?
The issue of whether to make your family tree public or private deserves consideration. If you enjoy sharing your family's information...


HOLLYWOOD: 1969
I remember when Bryan Adams' hit song, The Summer of 69 first hit the airwaves back in 1985. It was a catchy song and Adams distinctive...