Thursday 16 February 2017

Found Frederick Dalton Marshall In The 1911 Census Of Canada

I found my great-grandfather Frederick Dalton Marshall in the 1911 Census Of Canada.

Here is the information I learned from the census:
Fred is living with his wife Laura and their children.
Fred D Marshall - Birth: Aug 1880 - Age 30
Laura Marshall - Birth: Jan 1887 - Age 24
Gladys Marshall - Birth: Jan 1905 - Age 6
Ida Marshall - Birth: May 1906 - Age 5
Dalton Marshall - Birth: Feb 1908 - Age 3

Fred's Origin - Irish
Fred's Nationality - Canadian
Fred's Occupation - Labour - Railway
Religion - Anglican

1911 Census Of Canada

Wednesday 15 February 2017

Found William L Dixon in the 1910 United States Federal Census

I found my great grandfather William L. Dixon in the 1910 United States Federal Census.

I learned the following from the census:
William is 16 years old.
His brother Ira is no longer living in the same house with him.
William is listed as boarder to the head of the household.
His occupation is a labour doing old jobs.

1910 United States Federal Census

Monday 13 February 2017

Ancestry World Archives Project: Kansas City and County Census 1919 - 1961 (Part 5)

I just finished keying more records from the Ancestry World Archives Project. I worked on keying the Kansas City and County Census 1919 - 1961 (Part 5).

To read more about the project I worked on keying click here.

Keying Tips For Kansas City & County 1919-1961 (Part 5)

Sample of the records working on keying for the Kansas City & Country 1919-1961 (Part 5)


Friday 10 February 2017

Ancestry World Archives Project: UK, Historical Photographs

I am currently working on keying more records for Ancestry World Archives Project. I am keying UK, Historical Photographs.

To read about the project I am working on keying go to Ancestry World Archives Project: UK, Histrorical Photographs

Keying Tips for UK, Historical Photographs.



Sample of the photo back of the information that needs keying.




Sample of photo front of picture that you don't need to key.

Wednesday 8 February 2017

Newspaper Clipping Of Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon Sr's Wedding

Here is a newspaper clipping of my parents' (Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon Sr.) wedding, they were married on August 10, 1974. I found this in with old photos. I am not sure of what newspaper this was published in or the date it was published.

Transcription of text in the document:      MRS. AND MRS. JOHN DIXON who were married in St. Denis Roman Catholic Church. The bride, the former Linda Dagenais, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dagenais and her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Dixon.


Monday 6 February 2017

Ancestry DNA Update

I just received 2 emails from Ancestry.ca both my Dad's & mine DNA test are now is in the lab processing. So in 6 to 8 weeks I should have our DNA results. I am very excited for our DNA results.





Newspaper Clipping of Linda Marie Dagenais' Bridal Shower

Here is a newspaper clipping of my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) bridal shower. I found this in with old photos. I am not sure of the date this of this or what newspaper this was published in. My parents' (Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon Sr.)wedding was August 10, 1974.

Transcription of text in the document:     Showers were held for Miss Linda Dagenais, prior to her marriage Saturday to John Marshall Dixon, by Miss Jane Dixon and by Mrs. Nancy Couttes and Miss Corrine Dagenais.    A party after the rehearsal for the wedding was held by the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Dixon.