Tomorrow we recognize and acknowledge all those who have served in our armed forces. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day. Here are some interesting facts about Veterans Day that you may not know. On November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To …
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NOVEMBER MEMORIALS
Who are We?Remember, Honor & Cherish Caroline M. Doughtery Bergeron 3/6/1944 – 11/14/2009Caroline Mae is the daughter of Lorraine Chagnon Doughtery Sweeney and James Doughtery, married, and the mother of 2 children. Jasper D. Blow 5/14/1909 – 11/7/1973Jasper Daniel is the son of Daniel Blow and Mary Anne Cootware, the husband to Glenna Ploof, and the …
OCTOBER MEMORIALS
Honor, Cherish & Remember Russell Beaupre 7/27/1915-10/4/1981Russell is the son of Fay Beaupre and Rose Lucia, the husband of Vivian R. Winegar and the father of Lanny Beaupre. Albert Bosley 10/19/1938Albert is the husband of Louise Rayta and father of Raymond Bosley. Adeline Jennie (Plante) Bouchard 6/1/1851-10/20/1883Jennie is the daughter of Pierre Plante and Antoinette …
Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us.
Each month I have been publishing a list of relatives who died in each month going back to 1900. I recently was asked who some of these relatives are and how we are related. Starting with September I will give a brief narrative of who these relatives are. Here is a brief narrative of who …
Tips on Grave Site Spring Cleaning and Flower Planting
With Spring finally here in most parts of the United States, it is time to be thinking about checking up on the last resting places of our loved ones who have gone on before us. Whether its time for your annual visit or maybe you haven’t been for some time, spring is a great time …
My Journey with Genetic DNA and Genealogy Part 3
This is part 3 of my journey with genetic DNA and my genealogy. I have been working with my DNA results from both Ancestry.com and MyHeritage.com. There has been a lot to learn about the tools that they offer and what I need to be looking for. I have also uploaded both DNA Raw files …
My Journey with DNA Genetics and Genealogy! Part 2
Using DNA testing in combination with my genealogy research has been very successful and at the same time very intriguing. Last month I explained to you that I have been doing genealogy for decades and had come to a point in genealogy that they call a brick wall on four branches of my family tree. …
My Journey with DNA Genetics and Genealogy!
I have been doing genealogy for over 4 decades, going to libraries, vital records repositories, city clerks, historical societies and surfing the world wide web for genealogy related websites. I have also subscribed to several magazines, societies, and websites. And I have spent countless hours walking through cemeteries, and interviewing relatives, but there was one thing I had …
You Are Related How?
Understanding How You Are Related To Everyone In Your Family Tree Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you were trying to explain to them how you were distantly related to someone? I’m talking about someone other than your mother, father, sister or brother. When talking about our relatives we commonly use the …
Was He a Builder? a Principal? a Fundraiser? or a Priest?
Who is This and How are We Related? Francis X. Chagnon, was born February 18, 1842 in Vercheres, a suburb of Montreal, Qc. He is the son of Moise & Emelie (Provost) Chagnon. Francis Chagnon studied to become a priest at Joliette and grand seminaries of Montreal and on Jan 30, 1870, at the age …