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Genealogy & Family History
Discovering genealogy and tracing your roots.


Eighty Years On: Remembering Francis Roy Weitzel, a Tavistock Hero
Francis was just 23 when he joined the war effort, leaving behind the familiar fields and the loving embrace of his family for the distant,
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3 days ago3 min read


Remembering Grandpa Stanley: A Life of Service, Love, and Mower Repair
Stanley’s journey with the Perth Regiment began when he was just 19, and by 21, he was overseas, part of the grueling Italian Campaign.
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6 days ago2 min read
Not Quite a Ghost Whisperer: My Spooky Cemetery Encounter! 👻
You know, most people go to the cemetery for quiet contemplation, to visit loved ones, or maybe for a brisk walk. Me? I go to play detective
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Sep 273 min read


Lives Left Under the Trees
These headstones under the trees represent more than just forgotten relics. They are a stark reminder of our own mortality.
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Sep 252 min read


Just call me a detective - Finding a Purpose with FindaGrave.com 📸
One of the things that makes contributing so easy is using my phone. I simply go to a cemetery and start walking around.
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Sep 242 min read


What's in a Name? Tracing Ancestral Naming Patterns
This tradition was particularly common in English-speaking countries, and it was a way to preserve a family name.
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Sep 232 min read


Preserving Family History Beyond the Headstone: Tips for recording and sharing family stories.
Preserving family history goes far beyond dates and names on a genealogical chart. It's about capturing the essence of who we are
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Sep 123 min read


The Living Tree: Unlocking Your Family's Story
Take a moment to look at your own family tree. Who are the people in those branches? What stories do they hold? Now is the perfect time
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Sep 62 min read


Labour Day - Finally, I Return to My Family Reunion in Michigan.
This Labor Day, my mom and I decided to make the pilgrimage. Our mission? A little soul-searching, a lot of memory-making, and a good scrubb
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Aug 292 min read


Operation: "Find Great Grandma's Rock" – A Canadian's Guide to Michigan Mayhem
You, my friend, are now equipped with a battle plan. Print those maps. Laminate them if you must. Highlight the paths. You are no longer jus
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Aug 283 min read


So, You Wanna Be a Super Sleuth of Your Southwestern Ontario Roots, Eh? 🕵️♀️🍁 (Don't Panic!)
You wanna know who your great-aunt Mildred actually married that third time? Or if that rumour about your grandpa being secretly related to
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Aug 273 min read
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