Introduce Yourself - Genealogy Wise2024-03-28T20:09:57Zhttp://www.genealogywise.com/forum/topics/introduce-yourself?commentId=3463583%3AComment%3A675700&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi, I've just joined Genealog…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-10-10:3463583:Comment:9752742023-10-10T21:29:20.673ZKen Alexanderhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/KenAlexander
<p>Hi, I've just joined GenealogyWise although I have been taking courses for a number of years. I live in Puslinch, Ontario next to a cemetery which I visit most days with my dog. I am focusing my research in Canada although I do have some early colonial connections in the States. I have a number of Nova Scotia connections which include the following surnames, MacGregor (3xGrt GF Gregor fought for British in American Revolution), McInnes, Robb (2xGrt GF Alexander started Robb Engineering Works…</p>
<p>Hi, I've just joined GenealogyWise although I have been taking courses for a number of years. I live in Puslinch, Ontario next to a cemetery which I visit most days with my dog. I am focusing my research in Canada although I do have some early colonial connections in the States. I have a number of Nova Scotia connections which include the following surnames, MacGregor (3xGrt GF Gregor fought for British in American Revolution), McInnes, Robb (2xGrt GF Alexander started Robb Engineering Works in Amherst), Logan (4xGrt GF Hugh came to Amherst in 1700's), Fairbanks (4xGrt GF Rufus joined uncle in Halifax in 1780's), DeWolfe (6xGrt GF Nathan was part of the family the town of Wolfville was named after), Oxley (6xGrt GF George was a Yorkshire settler in River Philip) and Howard. </p>
<p>Would be interested in connecting with others with whom I share a family connection.</p> Hi all my name is Margi and I…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-10-10:3463583:Comment:9752512023-10-10T04:34:31.338ZMargi Strohhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/MargiStroh
Hi all my name is Margi and I live in Boise, Idaho but am also spending a lot of time in Houston and San Diego while undergoing treatment for two different cancers. Crazy but I am a fighter. I just started genealogy one year ago but I have fallen in love. I have managed to trace some of my lines all the way back to the 1500s. This has been very exciting and has inspired my daughter to go back to school to get a master's degree in history. We traveled to the New England states over the summer…
Hi all my name is Margi and I live in Boise, Idaho but am also spending a lot of time in Houston and San Diego while undergoing treatment for two different cancers. Crazy but I am a fighter. I just started genealogy one year ago but I have fallen in love. I have managed to trace some of my lines all the way back to the 1500s. This has been very exciting and has inspired my daughter to go back to school to get a master's degree in history. We traveled to the New England states over the summer and spent time visiting the graves of the ancestors we just learned about. I am very excited to learn more! I live in Victoria, Australia…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-08-12:3463583:Comment:9743192023-08-12T00:39:01.742ZJeanette Martinhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/JeanetteMartin
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<p class="western" align="left" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-decoration: none;">I live in Victoria, Australia. I emigrated to Australia from Wales in 1961 with my family and would really love to learn Welsh again as I lost it along the way. </p>
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<p class="western" align="left" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-decoration: none;">I started my genealogy journey in 2001 and have learnt quite a lot about my family since then. I became interested in genetic genealogy about 5 yrs ago when some of my family members did an Ancestry DNA test. Luckily I had my mother, brother and mother-in-in-law to test. I have found an unknown great grandfather for my son-in-law, his half brother's father and in the process found a half aunt to both who popped up on Ancestry who only lived 15mins from me. Unfortunately, I am now addicted to genealogy and do not have much time for anything else hahaha. <br/> <br/> I now manage and share 20 DNA kits as I help family, friends and others, some of whom are adopted or illegitimate. My current focus, which I have been working on for nearly 4yrs, is for a friend of mine J, who was adopted. J also has an adopted (no birth cert or adoption file as yet) 1C who popped up on Ancestry. To compound matters both of J's maternal grandfathers were illegitimate and her 1C hasn’t, as yet, found her bio mother’s name.<br/> <br/> Hopefully, this course will extend my knowledge in genealogy and genetic genealogy techniques to go further in my quest to find all the missing links.</p> My primary focus is tracing t…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-05-28:3463583:Comment:9719232023-05-28T10:55:14.877ZPrussian MARTINhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/PrussianMARTIN
<p>My primary focus is tracing the origins of my direct paternal line of MARTIN. My 3rd great grandfather Charles MARTIN was born c1770 in Magdeburg, Prussia. He came to England via France (gentleman's servant) about 1795 and joined the British Navy. He was a man of colour and spoke several languages fluently. Y-DNA testing tells me my ancestry is Native American. I have no idea where in the Americas my roots lie. I suspect my ancestors were taken into slavery, assumed the surname of their…</p>
<p>My primary focus is tracing the origins of my direct paternal line of MARTIN. My 3rd great grandfather Charles MARTIN was born c1770 in Magdeburg, Prussia. He came to England via France (gentleman's servant) about 1795 and joined the British Navy. He was a man of colour and spoke several languages fluently. Y-DNA testing tells me my ancestry is Native American. I have no idea where in the Americas my roots lie. I suspect my ancestors were taken into slavery, assumed the surname of their master and were transported to Europe.</p>
<p><a href="https://discover.familytreedna.com/y-dna/Q-BZ1234/story" target="_blank">https://discover.familytreedna.com/y-dna/Q-BZ1234/story</a></p> Hi Carol and congratulations…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-02-07:3463583:Comment:9657282023-02-07T12:33:07.599ZCJ Scotthttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CJScott
<p>Hi Carol and congratulations on finishing! What certificate did you complete? I see you focused on Canadian records, but what other areas of interest do you have? I am almost at the finish line as well and I know its not an easy feat by any means.</p>
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<p>Read your blog. Excellent start. Font is easy to read and layout is clean. Really love the family crest idea. I have been thinking about how to engage my grand children and I think that one is very…</p>
<p>Hi Carol and congratulations on finishing! What certificate did you complete? I see you focused on Canadian records, but what other areas of interest do you have? I am almost at the finish line as well and I know its not an easy feat by any means.</p>
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<p>Read your blog. Excellent start. Font is easy to read and layout is clean. Really love the family crest idea. I have been thinking about how to engage my grand children and I think that one is very creative.</p>
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<p>What application did you use for your blog? I am just starting mine and I like the look and feel of yours better.</p>
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<p>If you need anything on your journey certainly reach out. My main focus ia Canadian records but I am researching Irish, English and Scottish ancestors. All the best.</p> Hi everyone,
I am Carol Wal…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-02-07:3463583:Comment:9659012023-02-07T02:17:14.158ZCarol Walshhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CarolWalsh
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<p>I am Carol Walsh and have been conducting genealogical research for a couple of decades now. I am a recent graduate from the National Institute for Genealogical Research with a focus on Canadian records. I have recently set up a website and have begun writing some blogs. </p>
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<p>I am Carol Walsh and have been conducting genealogical research for a couple of decades now. I am a recent graduate from the National Institute for Genealogical Research with a focus on Canadian records. I have recently set up a website and have begun writing some blogs. </p>
<p>I would be interested in your feedback on a recent post I wrote: <a href="https://www.creativeroots.family/blog/5-fun-and-creative-genealogy-activities-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5 Fun and Creative Genealogy Activities for Kids.</a></p> Hello from Denmark!
For my pe…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2023-01-21:3463583:Comment:9654292023-01-21T07:51:44.597ZLene Dræby Kottalhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/LeneDraebyKottal
<p>Hello from Denmark!</p>
<p>For my personal research, I am interested in connecting with others with the surname Kottal. I have some connections in the US, Germany, and Austria, but I would like more. My family is the only family by that name in Denmark. My great-grandfather Maximilian Kottal came here in 1900 from Czechia. I am currently learning Czech, so I can eventually write some Czech blog posts for cousin bait.</p>
<p>I am a professional genealogist, so I have the best job in the…</p>
<p>Hello from Denmark!</p>
<p>For my personal research, I am interested in connecting with others with the surname Kottal. I have some connections in the US, Germany, and Austria, but I would like more. My family is the only family by that name in Denmark. My great-grandfather Maximilian Kottal came here in 1900 from Czechia. I am currently learning Czech, so I can eventually write some Czech blog posts for cousin bait.</p>
<p>I am a professional genealogist, so I have the best job in the world. My area of expertise is Denmark. I have many non-Danish clients, who are seeking more knowledge about their Danish roots. In May 2022, I received the credential Certified Genealogist® I had worked toward that goal for years, so it was a dream come true. I was relieved that I accomplished it at my first try, because I felt really uncertain about the requirements.</p>
<p>On Genealogy Wise, I plan on adding some blog posts about methodology and Denmark genealogy. I will also add free events hosted by me via my business Lene Kottal Professional Genealogy. Right now I have a sweepstakes for a 10-hour-research project involving Danish records. If that is of interest to you, you can find the details via my page here at Genealogy Wise or by following this link: <a href="https://www.genealogistkottal.com/sweepstake-for-a-10-hour-denmark-genealogy-research-project/" target="_blank">https://www.genealogistkottal.com/sweepstake-for-a-10-hour-denmark-genealogy-research-project/</a> Please beware that this contest is only open to people who do not reside in Denmark. If you reside in Denmark, you can participate in my other contest via this link (in Danish): <a href="https://www.slaegtshistoriker.dk/konkurrence-om-minikursus-i-slaegtsforskning/" target="_blank">https://www.slaegtshistoriker.dk/konkurrence-om-minikursus-i-slaegtsforskning/</a></p>
<p>I look forward to being a part of this community!</p> I'm in my second round of cla…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2022-06-23:3463583:Comment:9555442022-06-23T18:24:39.800ZMasen Brandonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/MasenBrandon
<p>I'm in my second round of classes, and am currently in Scandinavian Ancestors and Canadian Census Records. Best to make sure to take classes on the stuff I profess to know sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>I'm in my second round of classes, and am currently in Scandinavian Ancestors and Canadian Census Records. Best to make sure to take classes on the stuff I profess to know sooner rather than later.</p> Welcome Mason! What courses a…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2022-06-23:3463583:Comment:9556212022-06-23T13:24:11.920ZCheryl Levy PLCGShttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/CherylLevy
<p>Welcome Mason! What courses are you taking at The Institute? Being able to offer translations is always useful! Check out the groups and see if any are of interest. :)</p>
<p>Welcome Mason! What courses are you taking at The Institute? Being able to offer translations is always useful! Check out the groups and see if any are of interest. :)</p> I'm new in the biz. I'm wides…tag:www.genealogywise.com,2022-06-22:3463583:Comment:9555372022-06-22T16:24:09.160ZMasen Brandonhttp://www.genealogywise.com/profile/MasenBrandon
<p>I'm new in the biz. I'm widespread in my research. Part of my own genetics is a mystery through adoption, though that's not the reason I studied, as I just focus on who I'm actively connected with. I did get sucked into genealogy because I like what goes into the history and the job and the research. Currently I am most uniquely useful for translations, but I am in school (at genealogical studies) for more research topics.</p>
<p>I'm new in the biz. I'm widespread in my research. Part of my own genetics is a mystery through adoption, though that's not the reason I studied, as I just focus on who I'm actively connected with. I did get sucked into genealogy because I like what goes into the history and the job and the research. Currently I am most uniquely useful for translations, but I am in school (at genealogical studies) for more research topics.</p>