Degerness and Ross Family History
Just a few more days before we set off on our trip to Iceland, Norway and Sweden. It is our trains, planes and automobiles (plus a motorhome) trip. We plan on taking in information about Vikings, and family history too. You will be able to follow … [Continue reading] about Viking Tour 2023
Twas The Day Before YesterdayTWAS the day before yesterday and all through the branches,NOT a name to be found, none of my ancestors.THE Journals and Bibles were dusty and worn,WHY should we care, these kinfolk are gone.THE pictures of children and … [Continue reading] about A bit of Christmas Genealogy Cheer
It is interesting what catches your eye. I was browsing some military records and the record of my great-great half-uncle Harvey C.W. Parr came up. One of his occupations in the army in WWI was a batman. No, not "the" batman, but … [Continue reading] about Life of a batman
As I was transcribing and making a video about my ancestors’ move from Kincolith (Gingolx) to Ankitlas (near Kispiox) in northern British Columbia in 1879 I wondered about the grease trail. I knew they followed at least parts of the First Nation … [Continue reading] about The Oolichan Grease Trail
While there is much we know about William Young's older years. His early years have more questions than answers. Family stories are great, but are they accurate? Although he is purported to be an actor in the American Revolution,[1] that would … [Continue reading] about William Young – early years
