I reviewed the information of record hint found on FindAGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on FamilySearch.org
I know the information on FindAGrave hint is corrected as it is the memorial for Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon is managed by me.
Wednesday 27 February 2019
FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon
My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for my Mom (Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon)
I reviewed the information of record hint found on FindAGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on FamilySearch.org
I reviewed the information of record hint found on FindAGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on FamilySearch.org
Saturday 23 February 2019
FamilySearch.org - William Leslie Dixon's Delayed Birth Certificate Found
On my family tree on FamilySearch.org, I had a hint for my great-grandfather (William Leslie Dixon) for a delayed birth certificate. I reviewed the hint and was able to prove that it was my great-grandfather. As on the delayed birth certificate, Willaim signed his name and with his signature, I was able to compare it to the letter that Willaim wrote to his son Edward (my grandfather) and the handwriting is a match. Plus the birthdate and birthplace match the information I already knew about William Leslie Dixon. Through the delayed birth certificate, I learned William's parent's names and their birthplaces.
Finding William Leslie Dixon's delayed birth certificate finally helped knock down a brick wall I had on finding the parents of William.
Finding William Leslie Dixon's delayed birth certificate finally helped knock down a brick wall I had on finding the parents of William.
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| Delayed Birth Certificate of William Leslie Dixon |
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| FamilySearch.org Index of Delayed Birth Certificate |
Linda Dixon - Trying To Shake Her 35-Year Habit Newspaper Article
Today I went to St. Catharines Public Library doing research using the microfilm machines at the library. I found the newspaper article about the interview my mom (Linda Marie Dixon) trying to quit smoking. It was published by St. Catharines Standard, Sep 27, 2002, p. A2
Transcription of text in the document: Trying to shake her 35-year habit
Son will support mom in bid to win Quit Smoking Contest
By Kalvin Reid - Standard Staff
Linda Dixon is giving up cigarettes Oct 1.
Besides, looking for a more healthy lifestyle, the west St. Catharines resident is hoping to drive away in a new car.
"I have been saying I want to quit for a long time," the 48-year-old said Thursday after entering the third installment of the Quit Smoking Contest. "I feel this is a good challenge for me."
The contest, which challenges daily smokers over the age of 19 to butt out from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, is offering a new Honda Civic DX-G as it's grand prize, to be awarded from a draw of people who successfully stay away from cigarettes for the month.
Seven Samsung digital cameras will also be awarded on a regional basis.
Dixon, who has been smoking since she was 13, will be using the assistance of "the patch" to help her through the month. She will also be butting out two weeks before the contest begins.
"I'm going to try for the first of October, Tuesday, to quit," she said. "I have to get myself ready."
The content atmosphere is an "excellent motivator" to get people to drop smoking, said Sarah Rose, a health promoter with Niagara Region's a public health department.
"There are better cessation rates in contests like this," she said. "They really work. It's a win-win situation. Not only can you win a car, but you will be healthier and live a better life."
An evaluation of last year's Quit Smoking contest found 74 percent of the registrants quit for a least that month and 31 percent, about 4,000 people were still smoke-free a year later.
The contest also requires smokers to have a buddy to offer support and encouragement through those tough days.
Dixon had 19-year-old son Jay standing by.
Although she has tried quitting before, she hasn't made an attempt since her kids were younger. She is looking forward to the support her son offers.
"I'm going to think positive all the way through," she said. " I have wanted to do this for a long time. It's going to be hard, but I think I can do it."
Rose said having someone providing support goes a long way towards helping people quit and making the contest a success.
"It has a built-in support system right there," she said. "A lot of people going through cessation outside the contest don't have the support and they struggle."
Contest registration forms are available at the public health department, in doctors' offices, walk-in clinics and online at www.quitssmokingontario.ca
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Transcription of text in the document: Trying to shake her 35-year habit
Son will support mom in bid to win Quit Smoking Contest
By Kalvin Reid - Standard Staff
Linda Dixon is giving up cigarettes Oct 1.
Besides, looking for a more healthy lifestyle, the west St. Catharines resident is hoping to drive away in a new car.
"I have been saying I want to quit for a long time," the 48-year-old said Thursday after entering the third installment of the Quit Smoking Contest. "I feel this is a good challenge for me."
The contest, which challenges daily smokers over the age of 19 to butt out from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, is offering a new Honda Civic DX-G as it's grand prize, to be awarded from a draw of people who successfully stay away from cigarettes for the month.
Seven Samsung digital cameras will also be awarded on a regional basis.
Dixon, who has been smoking since she was 13, will be using the assistance of "the patch" to help her through the month. She will also be butting out two weeks before the contest begins.
"I'm going to try for the first of October, Tuesday, to quit," she said. "I have to get myself ready."
The content atmosphere is an "excellent motivator" to get people to drop smoking, said Sarah Rose, a health promoter with Niagara Region's a public health department.
"There are better cessation rates in contests like this," she said. "They really work. It's a win-win situation. Not only can you win a car, but you will be healthier and live a better life."
An evaluation of last year's Quit Smoking contest found 74 percent of the registrants quit for a least that month and 31 percent, about 4,000 people were still smoke-free a year later.
The contest also requires smokers to have a buddy to offer support and encouragement through those tough days.
Dixon had 19-year-old son Jay standing by.
Although she has tried quitting before, she hasn't made an attempt since her kids were younger. She is looking forward to the support her son offers.
"I'm going to think positive all the way through," she said. " I have wanted to do this for a long time. It's going to be hard, but I think I can do it."
Rose said having someone providing support goes a long way towards helping people quit and making the contest a success.
"It has a built-in support system right there," she said. "A lot of people going through cessation outside the contest don't have the support and they struggle."
Contest registration forms are available at the public health department, in doctors' offices, walk-in clinics and online at www.quitssmokingontario.ca
FamilySearch.org - Found Family of Jules Hormidas Dagenais in 1911 Canada Census
Through doing searches on my family tree on FamilySearch.org I found my great-grandfather (Jules Hormidas Dagenais) in the 1911 Canada Census, which I knew the record was corrected as I have previously found this on my family tree on Ancestry.com So I added the record as a source on my family tree on FamilySearch.org
On FamilySearch.org you only get an index of the information that is on the census record. You can't view the image of the record like you can on Ancestry.com
On FamilySearch.org you only get an index of the information that is on the census record. You can't view the image of the record like you can on Ancestry.com
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| Index Of 1911 Census of Jules Dagenais & family |
Friday 22 February 2019
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, March 21, 2019; 2:00PM - 3:30PM 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.
NEW CLASS FamilySearch.org - (Thursday, April 11, 2019; 2:00PM - 4:00PM Free Class; Handouts are $2.00) In this class you learn how to piece together your ancestor’s history by learning how to search Historical Records, Genealogies, Memories, and Family Tree in FamilySearch.org, the world’s largest free genealogy website. Pre-registration is required.
I have previously taken the Ancestry Library Edition class back in 2017, which I have already blogged about what I learned in the class.
I have signed up for the FamilySearch.org class on April 11, 2019, which I am looking forward to taking and I will blog about what I learn in the class afterward.
Ancestry Library Edition - (Thursday, March 21, 2019; 2:00PM - 3:30PM 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.
NEW CLASS FamilySearch.org - (Thursday, April 11, 2019; 2:00PM - 4:00PM Free Class; Handouts are $2.00) In this class you learn how to piece together your ancestor’s history by learning how to search Historical Records, Genealogies, Memories, and Family Tree in FamilySearch.org, the world’s largest free genealogy website. Pre-registration is required.
I have previously taken the Ancestry Library Edition class back in 2017, which I have already blogged about what I learned in the class.
I have signed up for the FamilySearch.org class on April 11, 2019, which I am looking forward to taking and I will blog about what I learn in the class afterward.
Wednesday 13 February 2019
Family Tree On MyHeritage.com and FamilySearch.org
I have recently added a GEDCOM of my family tree on MyHeritage.com and FamilySerarch.org, I did this so I can search records and other online trees that might not be on Ancestry.com
This will help me find more records for my family tree and it will also help me contact with more distant relatives. As well as learn more about my family history.
This will help me find more records for my family tree and it will also help me contact with more distant relatives. As well as learn more about my family history.
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