One of the most important tools you’ll need in genealogy is a Family Group Sheet. This simple form is a great way to organize and keep track of your ancestors and their families, and can be an invaluable resource as you work to uncover your family’s history.
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Preserving Our Past: The Importance of Documenting Family Heirlooms and Artifacts
Family heirlooms and artifacts are objects that have been passed down from one generation to the next within a family. They can include everything from jewelry and furniture to letters, diaries, and photographs. These items can hold significant historical, cultural, and sentimental value, making them important to preserve and pass down to future generations.
Yeoman Pioneers in Upper Canada
The history of our ancestors can be a source of pride and inspiration, and for me, that history is rooted in the yeoman farmers of Upper Canada in the 1800s.
On my paternal side, my third great-grandfather Thomas Gibbs came from East Grinstead, West Sussex England, and settled around London, Ontario, where he and his sons began farming. Eventually, he and his son John moved to Maple Lake, near Carnarvon, Ontario, to continue their farming legacy.
Discovering Your Past 