Newspaper Clipping Of Bronwyn Jean Dixon's Death Notice

Here is the newspaper clipping of Bronwyn Jean Dixon's death notice found on microfilm of old newspapers at the St. Catharines Public Library. It was published by the St. Catharines Standard, Oct 6 2006, p. A8

Transcription of text in the document:    Deaths    DIXON, Bronwyn Jean - Died suddenly on October 3, 2006 as the result of a car accident at the age of 23. Darling daughter of Ted Dixon. Loving daughter of Jean Baird, step-daughter of George Bowering, big sister & alternative mom to Sebastian Baird-Roberts. Beloved granddaughter of Martha Baird. Loved also by step-brother Jobe Roberts, step-father Bill Roberts, Aunt Melody & Uncle Ron, and Uncle Jay, Aunt Ruth, Kelly & Mark Doyle, Nancy & Joe Reagan, beloved Aunt Jane, cousin Owen, Uncle John & Aunt Linda Dixon, cousins, Elizabeth, Lisa & Jay. Bronwyn will be lovingly remembered by all her friends whose lives she touched. A celebration of Bronwyn's life will be held at the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church St, St. Catharines (905-684-6346) on Saturday, October 7th, 2006 at 3pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1-3 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ovarian Cancer Research, a cause that was close to Bronwyn's heart, in honor of her Aunt Ruth would be appreciated by her family. 

Published by the St. Catharines Standard, Oct 6 2006, p. A8

Newspaper Clipping Of Alice Anne Dixon's Birth Annoucement

Here is the newspaper clipping of  Alice Anne Dixon's birth announcement found on microfilm of old newspapers at the St. Catharines Public Library. It was published by the St. Catharines Standard, Aug 29 2013, p. C18

Transcription of text in the document:    It's A Girl!  DIXON    A Rainbow only appears after the storm. John (Jay), Ashleigh, big brother John, big sister Anne and fur brother Vegas welcomed the newest member Alice Anne on August 1, 2013 at 6:28am weighing 7lbs 11oz.    A HUGE thank you to all her nurses, the doctors and residents in the Level 2 NICU at McMaster who took excellent care of our newest trouble maker.  

Published by the St. Catharines Standard, Aug 29 2013, p. C18

Newspaper Clipping Of Edward (Ted) L. Dixon's Death Notice

Here is the newspaper clipping of Edward (Ted) L. Dixon's ' death notice found on microfilm of old newspapers at the St. Catharines Public Library. It was published by the St. Catharines Standard, Aug 9 1999, p. B4

Transcription of text in the document:    Deaths  DIXON, Edward L. (Ted) Sr. - Peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 7, 1999 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne Dixon (1986). Dear father of Edward L. Dixon Jr. John M. Dixon and his wife Linda and Laura Jane Kleiser and her husband Andrew. Grandfather of Elizabeth, Lisa, John Jr, Bronwyn, and Owen. Beloved friend of Nancy Reid.  At Ted's request, there will be no visitation. A private service will take place following cremation. Arrangements entrusted to HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 75 Church St (684-6346)    

Published by the St.Catharines Standard, Aug 9 1999, p. B4

Newspaper Clipping Of Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais Death Notice

Here is the newspaper clipping of Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais' death notice found on microfilm of old newspapers at the St. Catharines Public Library. It was published by the St. Catharines Standard, Feb 13 2003, p. B6

Transcription of text in the document:    Deaths  DAGENAIS, Elizabeth Shirley - After a brief illness on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at the St. Catharines General Hospital in her 72nd year. Loving mother of Garry and his wife Marlene, Raymond, Linda and her husband John Dixon, Rosemary and her husband Gary Hipwell, Corrine and her husband Roy Bernard, Cathy and her husband Roger Ginowadda, Theodore and his wife Pamela and Thomas and his wife Susan. Survived by her 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.   At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. Private Family Service, in lieu of flowers donations, may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. Arrangements entrusted to the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street, 905-684-6346.   

Published by the St. Catharines Standard, Feb 13 2003, p. B6

Found News Clippings Using The Microfilm Machine At St. Catharines Public Library

I have been doing lots of research on the family tree at St. Catharines Public Library, spending full days doing research using the microfilm machines at the library. I have been looking for birth, marriage and death announcements for relatives.

Once I find the news clipping I am printing a copy at the library it costs $0.50 to print a copy. I also write down the newspaper published in, the date and page.

If I already had a copy of the news clipping I just looking to find the newspaper it was published in, the date of publication and page.

I have found the following from the microfilm machines: (The newspaper clippings will be posted in the next couple days)

• Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais death announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Feb 13 2003, p. B6)
• Edward L. (Ted) Dixon death announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Aug 9 1999, p. B4)
• Alice Anne Dixon birth announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Aug 29 2013, p.C18)
• Bronwyn Jean Dixon death announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Oct 6 2006, p. A8)
• John Marshall Dixon III birth announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Feb 21 2009 p. B8)
• Linda Marie Dixon death announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Apr 1 2010, p. C12)

The following I had already had a newspaper clipping: (click the title to see the article as previous posted on blog)

• Linda Marie Dagenais wedding shower announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Aug 1974, p. 12)
• Anne Louise Marie Dixon birth announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Sep 20 2011, p. C6
• Dixon -Dagenais marriage announcement (Published by St. Catharines Standard, Aug 12 1974, p. 12)

AncestryDNA: Waiting For Your DNA Test Results?

Today is National DNA Day! Have you already taken an Ancestry DNA test and you are anxiously waiting for your results? Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at what you can do while you wait so you can make the most of your DNA results when they come in.

DNA Day Fact #3| DNA Day 2017| AncestryDNA

Genealogy Resources Available At St. Catharines Public Library

In this video I talk about the genealogy resources available at the St. Catharines Public Library from Ancestry Library Edition (available only at the library), Historic Images of St. Catharines & Niagara, Local Names Index and St. Catharines Standard (available only at the library).

Ancestry DNA Results

In this video I share the results of the Ancestry DNA test my Dad & I took in Dec 2016.

DNA Fact #2| DNA Day 2017| AncestryDNA

DNA Fact # 1| DNA Day 2017| AncestryDNA

What is a First Cousin Once Removed?

In real life, family is family and cousins are cousins. But, in genealogy (and especially in genetic genealogy), it is important to understand exactly how you are related to someone. Correct understanding of the difference between a first cousin, a first cousin once removed, and a second cousin can make the difference in your genealogy research and in your interpretation of your AncestryDNA. Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at how to understand it and keep it all straight.

Tracing your Genealogy at Thunder Bay Public Library

Uploaded on YouTube - Aug 17, 2010

The Reference Department at the Brodie Resource Library provides access to numerous Web sites, local newspaper archives, and information from the Ontario Genealogical Society. We can help you work on your family history! To find out more, contact us at 345-8275 or reference@tbpl.ca

Why Visiting a Cemetery is a Good Idea

Found this video clip on YouTube and thought I would share it now that the nice spring weather is here.

Description from YouTube:
As the weather turns a little cooler and the leaves start to fall, it is the perfect time to get out and visit cemeteries. Photographing tombstones is a great idea. But, there is more to do in a cemetery than you might think. Join Crista Cowan for a look at how cemetery visits can enhance your family history research.

Celebrate Mom and all you share

Some of the best parts of us come from our mothers. This Mother's Day, share with us your favorite stories or traits you inherited from your mom.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Ancestry Library Edition Genealogy Class Update

I took the Ancestry Library Edition Genealogy Class at the St. Catharines Public Library on May 11, 2017 from 2pm - 3:30pm. In this class we learned about Ancestry.com but from the Ancestry Library Edition which can be used for free at the St. Catharines Public Library which is their subscribe to Ancestry.com and it has a few difference from Ancestry.com which you would used at home with your own subscribe.

We learned how to search on Ancestry from a basic search, advanced search with exact match options, explore by location search feature, search by selecting a category or specific collection example Census Records or Birth, Marriage or Death Records, card catalogue search, how to use search filters to narrow down your search results, how to print records (when printing from the library it costs money), but if using the Ancestry Library Edition at library you have the can send the documents to yourself by email to print at home.

This video explains how to sent the documents home to yourself.

What's New at Ancestry: May 2017 Edition

Join Crista Cowan for a quick look at the upcoming genealogy events Ancestry will be attending. You'll also get a look some of the databases full of new content released in the past month and she will show you how best to search these records to find the stories of your ancestors' lives.

Olive Tree Genealogy Blog: DNA Testing Solves Mystery of Young Girl Who Disappeared on Titanic

Olive Tree Genealogy Blog: DNA Testing Solves Mystery of Young Girl Who Disap...: In April 1912 Montreal financier Hudson Allison with his wife Bess and their two children, Trevor, seven months, and Loraine, two years of age, journeyed across the Atlantic on the Titanic. After the ship sank, Hudson's body was the only one found. Little Trevor was supposedly rescued by a maid but no one knew what had happened to Lorraine and her mother Bess.

Thursday, September 5, 1940
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Page: 19

Fast forward to 1940 when Helen Kramer came forward claiming to be Lorraine. This was never proven and when Helen died in 1992 her claim died with her. 20 years later Helen's granddaughter Debrina claimed she had more evidence proving that Helen was indeed Lorraine Allison.......

Evening Star 1940

Upcoming Genealogy Classes

Upcoming Genealogy Classes at the St. Catharines Public Library
(Central Library - 54 Church St, St. Catharines, ON) Contact 905-688-6103 ext. 211 to sign up for the classes

Ancestry Library Edition - (Thursday, May 11, 2017; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Free Class; Handouts are $2.00) This class will show you had to search Census Records, Wills, Passenger Lists, Birth, Marriage & Death Records on Ancestry.com Pre-registration is required.

Genealogy On The Internet - (Thursday, June 22, 2017; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Free Class; Handouts are $2.00) Learn about and explore genealogical websites, and develop your research skills. Pre-requiste: Internet I or basic knowledge of computers and the internet. Pre-registration is required.

I will be attending the Ancestry Library Edition classes next Thursday and I am looking forward to it.

Genealogy On The Internet  Class Update From Attending Classes On Feb 9, 2017

I have already previously taking the Genealogy On The Internet classes on Feb 9, 2017.  In the class we learned about some of the free websites and paid websites that can be used to do genealogy research. We also learn about family tree basics and how to create a family tree.

Some of the websites we learned about were (click on the name to visit the website):

1. Cyndi's List Of Genealogy Sites On The Internet
2. Roots Web
3. Geneanet
4. Family Search
5. GENUKI: UK and Ireland Genealogy
6. Canada GenWeb
7. Ancestry
8. Find A Grave