Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine San Francisco Video Clip

This video clip was made with Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine. Enjoy!!!

I posted this on my youtube page back in 2012, so I don't think Ancestry.com still has this Time Machine feature on their website any more.

Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine New York Video Clip

This video clip was made with Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine. Enjoy!!!

I posted this on my youtube page back in 2012, so I don't think Ancestry.com still has this Time Machine feature on their website any more.

Ancestry DNA: The Perfect Gift

Merry Christmas!

Colorize Black and White Photos With Algorithmia.com

I just learned of a website called Algorithmia where you can turn out black and white photos into colour for free. I learned about this website thru the blog Photo Detective With Maureen

I turned a picture of my grandparents (Edward Leslie Dixon Sr & Jean Gertrude Marshall) that was in black and white into a colour photo using the website Algorithmia

Original Black And White Photo

Colorize Picture Using Algorithmia.com

Go Behind The Scenes With Ancestry DNA

Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine The Midwest Video Clip

This video clip was made with Ancestry.com 1940 Time Machine. Enjoy!!!

I posted this on my youtube page back in 2012, so I don't think Ancestry.com still has this Time Machine feature on their website any more.

Ancestry DNA Test Update

On Monday December 19 my Dad (John Marshall Dixon Sr) and I did the ancestry DNA kits that I order online. Both DNA kits have been mailed off. Once the DNA kits are received it can take up to 6 to 8 weeks before we get the results also depending on the high demand. Looking forward to get the DNA results!

23andMe DNA Results Video Blog

In this video I share the results of the 23andMe DNA results from both my Dad's and mine test that we did back in 2015. I have previous posted about the results on the blog, but I thought I would show the results thru a video showing then on the 23andMe website.

Ancestry DNA Kit Video Blog

Today in the mail I received the 2 Ancestry DNA kits, I order during the Black Friday sale from Ancestry.ca above is a video of me opening one of the ancestry DNA kits.

How To Understand your Ancestry DNA Matches

Here is a video clip that help explains how to understand your Ancestry DNA matches.

Ira Dixon Timeline

I have been working on creating timeline of events that have occurred in my relatives lives and the source of how I got that information. Also these timelines will help me in doing more research, has I have the facts and events that I know listed already.  (Please note that in the timeline I have typed all last names in caps, also locations are by city, county (if know), province/state, county).
Below is the timeline for Ira Dixon (my Great Grand Uncle) with everything I currently know about Ira:

NAME: Ira DIXON
BIRTH: 1889 West Virginia, USA
DEATH: unknown
FATHER: unknown
MOTHER: unknown
SPOUSE: unknown
MARRIAGE: unknown
SILBLINGS: William L. DIXON (Mar 12, 1894)
CHILDREN: unknown

DATE               LOCATION                                                  EVENT                                             SOURCE
1889                West Virginia, USA                                            Birth                                 1900 US Federal Census

Mar 12, 1894  Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA           Birth of Brother               1900 US Federal Census

1900               Clay, Wood, West Virginia, USA                      Ira can't read or write
                                                                                                   He can speak English      1900 US Federal Census   

1900              Clay, Wood, West Virginia, USA                        Residence                         1900 US Federal Census  


I currently don't know much about Ira right now, but I am sharing the timeline of what I do know. I have been creating timelines for relatives I am currently researching to know more about.

           

FINDING YOUR ROOTS | Season 2: Stephen King, Preview | PBS

Here is a clip of Stephen King on the show Finding Your Roots, learning about his ancestors.

Corner Gas: Census Sensibility - Census Parts Only

Thought I share this clip from the Canadian comedy Corner Gas when Hank and Oscar attempt to work on a Dog River census. This is one of my favorite episodes of Corner Gas.

Jules Dagenais Timeline

Right now I have been working on creating timeline of events that have occurred in my relatives lives and the source of how I got that information. Also these timelines will help me in doing more research, has I have the facts and events that I know listed already. I will be posted all the timelines that I have completed. (Please note that in the timeline I have typed all last names in caps, also locations are by city, county (if know), province/state, county)
Below is the timeline for Jules Dagenais (My Great Grandfather) with everything that I currently know about Jules:

NAME: Jules DAGENAIS
BIRTH: Jun 28, 1900 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
DEATH: Apr 6, 1980 Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
FATHER: Louis DAGENAIS (Nov 13,1873)
MOTHER: Rose Delima DASGNAIS
SPOUSE: Dora DUBEAU
MARRIAGE: unknown of marriage date
SILBLINGS: Anna DAGENAIS (1896), Wilfred DAGENAIS (1898), Leopold DAGENAIS (1903), Wilbrod DAGENAIS (1906), Corrine DAGENAIS (1906)
CHILDREN: Roger Henry DAGENAIS (Jul 18, 1928 - Oct 25, 1978), Rouald DAGENAIS, Remine DAGENAIS, Ronald DAGENAIS, Renie DAGENAIS, Reina DAGENAIS, Rollande DAGENAIS

DATE             LOCATION                                      EVENT                SOURCE
Jun 28,1900   Quebec City, Quebec, Canada             Birth                  1901 Census Of Canada
                                                                                                              1911 Census Of Canada
                                                                                                              Quebec, Canada, Vital  & Church Records

Jul 7, 1900     Quebec, Canada                                Baptism               Quebec, Canada, Vital  & Church Records

1901             Pontiac, Quebec, Canada                   Residence            1901 Census Of Canada

1901              Pontiac, Quebec, Canada                  Origin - French     1901 Census Of Canada

1901              Pontiac, Quebec, Canada              Religion- Roman Catholic  1901 Census Of Canada

Dec 1903      Quebec City, Quebec, Canada   Birth Of Brother - Leopold    1911 Census Of Canada

Mar 1908      Quebec City, Quebec, Canada   Birth Of Brother - Wilbrod     1911 Census Of Canada

1911             Pontiac, Quebec, Canada             Residence                          1911 Census Of Canada

1911             Pontiac, Quebec, Canada             Can Read & Write              1911 Census Of Canada
                                                                       Speak French & English
                                                                10 months in school at time of census

1911            Pontiac, Quebec, Canada     Nationality - Canadian                 1911 Census Of Canada

1911            Pontiac, Quebec, Canada     Religion - Catholic                         1911 Census Of Canada

Jul 18, 1928  St. Catharines, Niagara, Ontario, Canada  Birth Of Son - Roger   Find A Grave
                                                                                                                              Tombstone

Oct 25, 1978 St. Catharines, Niagara, Ontario, Canada  Death Of Son - Roger   Find A Grave
                                                                                                                                Tombstone
                                                                                                                             Family Bible
                                                                                                                        Funeral Prayer Card

Apr 6, 1980  Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada   Death                           Family Bible
                                                                                                                   Newspaper Clipping

April 8, 1980  Pembroke, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada Funeral & Burial      Newspaper Clipping

I have been creating timelines for relatives I am currently researching to know more about.

Timely Tips to Trim the Family Tree

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HAPPY HOILDAYS!!!

Newspaper clipping of Rosemary Dora Dagenais & Gary Brian Hipwell

Here is a newspaper clipping of my Aunt Rosemary Dora Dagenais engagement announcement to Gary Brian Hipwell. I found this in with old photos. I am not sure of the date this of this or what newspaper this was published in.

Transcription of text in the document:    Engagements  Mrs. Elizabeth Dagenais of St. Catharines, is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Rosemary Dora Dagenais, to Mr. Gary Gary Brian Hipwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hipwell Sr., Virgil, Ontario. Wedding to take place September 18, 1976, at St. Denis Church, at 3pm.

Rosemary & Brian's Engagement Announcement

Ancestry DNA Test

I just order 2 Ancestry DNA test kits from Ancestry.ca I bought the DNA kits through the Black Friday sale which was extend till tonight at midnight. The DNA kits are on sale for $50 off the price, I got 2 DNA kits for the price of one DNA kit.

I know my Dad (John Dixon Sr.) and I have both previous taking a DNA test thru 23andMe.com but 23andMe has currently paused their research program in Canada, a message comes up when I login into the 23andMe website, it says I will receive a email when the resume the research.. So I am going to have my Dad and I retake the DNA test thru Ancestry. I am planning to order more kits and get all living adults in the family test with DNA, to help narrow where we decent from.

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Newspaper Clip Of Gary Dagenais & Judy Monteith Wedding Annoucement

Here is a newspaper clipping of my Uncle Gary Dagenais 's wedding announcement to Judy Monteith. I found this in a box with old photos. I am not sure of the date this of this or what newspaper this was published in.

Transcription of text in the document:    Mr. and Mrs. Garry Dagenais following their wedding in St. George's Anglican Church. The bride, the former Judy Monteith, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Monteith, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dagenais.   

Judy & Gary Dagenais Wedding Annoucement

Jules Dagenais' Obituary

Here is Jules Dagenais' (my Great Grandfather) Obituary, I found this on Ancestry.ca thru another family tree online called "Michelle Legault's Family Tree".  I am not sure of the date this of this or what newspaper this was published in.

Transcription of text in the document:    DEATHS    DAGENAIS - Jules of 467 Pembroke Street West, in hospital Sunday, April 6, 1980 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Dora Dubeau. Dear father of Raoul; Mrs. Rollande Leblanc; Reina (Mrs. Omer Moncion) of Pembroke. Remi, and Ronald of Ottawa. Predeceased by two sons, Rodger and Rene. Dear brother of Mrs. Corrinne Emond; Timmins; Leo of Otter Lake; Wilbrod of Maniwaki. Resting at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street until Tuesday April 8, then to St. Jean Baptiste Church for funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Columba's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.    

Jules Dagenais Obituary

Photo Of Gary Dagenais In Newspaper

Here is a newspaper clip of my Uncle Gary Dagenais, I found this in old with old photos. I am not sure of the year of this or what newspaper this was published in.

Transcription of text in the document: Happy New Year!    A historic tradition lives on as Major Gary Dagenais of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, left shakes the hand of banmaster Lieut. Frank Warbis during the regiment's annual New Year's leavee. The band played God Save The Queen during the annual ceremony yesterday to reaffirm the regiment's loyalty to the Queen. The levee goes back to feudal times in Europe when a king's major nobles would assemble and renew their oaths of loyalty to the crown for the coming year.   

Newspaper Clippings Of Anne Louise Marie Dixon's Birth & Death Annoucement

Here are newspaper clippings on my niece Anne Louise Mare Dixon's birth announcement as well as her death announcement. Also included a picture card made by her mother Ashleigh Dixon, and the remembrance booklet from her funeral. Both the birth announcement and death announcement was published in The Standard in 2011. Although Anne was only with us a short time, she was loved by all and touched our hearts for forever.

Birth Announcement published in The Standard in 2011.

Transcription of text in the document: Births DIXON - John Marshall Dixon III is proud to announce the arrival of his baby sister, Anne Louise Marie. Proud parents are John Junior and Ashleigh Dixon. Anne was born on September 9th, 2011 at 6:54pm, weighing 6lbs, 4ozs at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Shetty and all the Nurses for their great care. 

Death Announcement published in The Standard in 2011.

Transcription of text in the document:    DIXON, Anne Louise Marie - Passed away with parents John and Ashleigh at her side at McMaster Children's Hospital on September 18, 2011. Will always be loved by big brother John the 3rd, mom and dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. After the private interment, Ashleigh and John invite family and friends to the Armenian Community Centre, 156 Martindale Road on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers donations to McMaster Children's Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Hulse & English Funeral Home & Chapel, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346). On-line tributes may be made at www.hulseandenglish.com   

Photo Card  Of Anne

Transcription of text in the document:     Anne Louise Marie Dixon    September 9, 2011 - September 18, 2011    Born 6:54 PM Weighted 61bs 04oz

A Service Of Remembrance 1

A Service Of Remembrance 2

Transcription of text in the document:      A Service of Remembrance For Anne Louise Marie       Presiding Clergy - The Rev. Val Kerr     Victoria Lawn    Friday, September 23, 2011

Thoughts of our shattered hopes and dreams for this precious child have accompanied us in this time of loss, reminding us of so much received, and so much lost. Our love for Anne will not be diminished.    

  

The Reading 

Hopi Prayer  

Do not stand at my grave and weep.  I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint in the snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night do not stand at at my gave and cry: I am not there, I did not die.        

We commit Anne's ashes to their final resting place; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. The Lord bless her and keep her, the Lord make his face to shine upon her and be gracious to her, the Lord lift up his countenance upon her and give her peace. Amen       

All - Anne into the darkness and warmth of the earth, into the freedom of wind and sunshine. We let you go. Into the sadness and smiles of our memories, into the dance of the stars and the planets. We let you go. Into the cycle of living and dying and rising again, into the winds breath and the hands of the starmaker. We let you go. May you rest in peace and fulfillment, we love you, miss you, we want you to be happy. Amen

The Littlest Angel

I'm only a small child, not much do I know. But God holds my hand as I look down below. I'm here with God in the most wonderful place yet I can feel much joy when I see your sad face.

Your heart has been broken, I can see from up here as your struggle along and wipe every tear. If only I had words I could send you today that would tell you I'm home and I'm really okay.

Heaven's so beautiful with sparkles and wings and the angels are teaching me so many things. I'll grow and mature in this Heavenly land whild holding on tightly to God's warm hand.

So don't grieve for me now but find peace in your soul, and know God has made your little one whole. And even if you can't seem to understand "why", please know in your heart that our love did not die. 

Newspaper Clipping Of Ashleigh Pawluk & Jay (John Jr) Dixon's Engagement Annoucement

Here is a newspaper clipping of my brother's Jay (John Jr) Dixon's engagement to Ashleigh Pawluk. I found this newspaper clipping in with family photos.  It was published in The Standard newspaper, I forget the exact date it was published but it was the year 2006.

Transcription of text in the document:    Marilyn and Bill Pawluk are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Ashleigh to Jay, son of Linda and John Dixon on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 1:30 p.m at Oakes Garden Theatre.

Ashleigh & Jay (John Jr)'s Engagement Announcement published in The Standard in 2006. 

Newspaper Clippings of Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon

Here are the newspaper clippings for my parents (Linda & John)'s engagement and wedding announcement. I found this in with old photos. I am not sure of the date this of this or what newspaper this was published in.

Linda & John's Engagement Announcement

Transcription of text in the document:      Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dagenais are pleased to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Linda Marie, to Mr. John Marshall Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Dixon, all of St. Catharines. Wedding will take place August 10, 1974, at St. Denis Church, St. Catharines

Linda & John's Wedding Announcement

Transcription of text in the document:     DIXON - DAGENAIS Linda Dagenais Saturday became the wife of John Marshall Dixon in a ceremony at St. Denis Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Patrick Grecco officiated.     The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dagenais and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Dixon.     Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a silk organza gown with venise lace at the ruffled neckline, yoke and scattered across the a-line skirt which ended in a chapel-length train. Her headdress was a halo of flowers holding a chapel-length veil. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, daisies and baby's breath.     Maid of honor was Jane Dixon, who wore a solid yellow polyester gown. Wearing solid polyester halter gowns were bridesmaids Corrinne Dagenais and Nancy Coutes. They all had wide-brimmed hats trimmed with yellow ribbon and carried bouquets of yellow daisies and pink carnations.     Best man was Mike Gorgichuk. Ted Dixon and Charles Couttes were ushers.     A reception was held at Moose Hall. The couple will live in St. Catharines. 

Hemphill Family Featured In Halloween Baby Music Video By Bobnoxious

My sister Elizabeth (Maiden Name: Dixon) along with her husband Corey Hemphill
and their 2 children Carter and Katie were involved in the making of the music video Halloween Baby by Bobnoxious. The video is director by their friend Frank Popp Jr.

Below is the credits (other credits at the end of music video) that the Hemphill family were involved in:

Trick Or Treater #4 - Katie Hemphill

Victims
Elizabeth Hemphill
Corey Hemphill
Katie Hemphill

Key Grip - Corey Hemphill

Production Assistants
Elizabeth Hemphill
Katie Hemphill
Carter Hemphill

Bronwyn Dixon In Bastards Of Kirk

Above is the first clip of Bastards Of Kirk below are links to the rest of clips

My cousin Bronwyn Dixon was in Bastards of Kirk the YouTube short movie which was released in 2006. Bronwyn plays Mudd Woman. For information about the movie check out the IMDB page at Bastards Of Kirk

Bronwyn was born in 1983 to parents Edward Leslie Dixon Jr and Jean Baird. She died at 23 years old in 2006 in a car accident.

Bronwyn Dixon as Mudd Woman in Bastards Of Kirk.

The Synopsis of Bastards Of Kirk: In the 23rd century, 60 minutes searches out the whereabouts of one James Tiberius Kirk. The Captain of the Enterprise has disappeared following a row of paternity lawsuits. As the news magazine investigates, they uncover illegitimate children and a conspiracy by the Federation that could have universal consequences and create all out war among the planets. And Kirk is at the center of it all.

Links to Bastards Of Kirk on YouTube
Bastards of Kirk - Part 1: The Accusations
Bastards of Kirk - Part 2: Kirk's Women
Bastards of Kirk - Part 3: Kirk's Offspring?
Bastards of Kirk - Part 4: Where is Kirk?
Bastards of Kirk - Part 5: Kirk's Crew
Bastards of Kirk - Part 6: The Final Chapter

History Of The Last Name Dixon

History Of The Last Name Dixon

I bought this history of the last name Dixon from Hall of Names Toronto. They had a booth at Fan Expo this past September. 

It came with a Bibliography of the sources they used to come up with the history. 

I am hoping that this history of the last name Dixon, will help in my family tree research.

I am not sure if I am directly related to any of the Dixon's mention in this history. 

Dixon Coat Of Arms

The motto from the Dixon Coat Of Arms translates to "Fortune favours the Bold."

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Bibliography of Sources 

Jules Dagenais in the Voter Lists

I have come to believe the voter lists I have found for Jules Dagenais are not for my great grandfather Jules Dagenais but another Jules with the same name. So I have removed the facts associated with the voter lists as well as the voter lists them from the Jules Dagenais is my family tree. I have put these voters lists in my shoebox on my family tree on Ancestry.ca
Which were:

• 1935 Canada Voters List
• 1963 Canada Voters List
• 1965 Canada Voters List
• 1974 Canada Voters List

The following was posted as a comment on my blog on the entry "Jules Dagenais Found In Canada, Voters Lists In 1974":

Hi Lisa, this is not our grandfather - it is someone else with the same name. In 1974, Jules and Dora were living in Pembroke and he was a retired scaled (someone who could evaluate how much lumber would come out of a bush). Pepere Dagenais was a career lumberjack who grew up on Vinton, in Pontiac, lived his early married life in Otter Lake Quebec, and moved to River road in Pembroke in 1972. If you remind me of your email, I can add you as a guest on my ancestry tree and you can check it out. I have lots of family pictures there as well, since my family has the Dagenais photo albums. Regards, Michelle Legault, Rollande Dagenais granddaughter.

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Photo Of Fredrick Dalton Marshall & Laura Marso

Here is a picture of my great-grandfather Frederick Dalton Marshall and great-grandmother Laura Marso who are the parents of my grandmother Jean Gertrude Marshall. Looking thru old photos I found this picture, and asked my Dad who was in the picture. My Dad told me it was his mother's(Jean) parents Frederick & Laura.

Frederick Dalton Marshall & Laura Marso

Jean Gertrude Marshall found in Marshall Family Tree

I found my grandmother Jean Gertrude Marshall and family members in another family tree on Ancestry.ca the family tree is called "Marshall Family Tree" the owner of the tree is Cathie Haynes.

Thru comparing  the information on my family tree about Jean to the information on the "Marshall Family Tree". I was able to tell that it was the same Jean Gertrude Marshall. Thru this find it help me find birthdates, birthplaces and death dates for Jean's siblings.

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Jules Hormidas Dagenais In Quebec Canada, Vital And Church Records Drouin Collection 1621 - 1968

Here is a summary of the facts learned from the baptized record in the Quebec, Canada, Vital And Church Drouin Collection, 1621 - 1968.

Jules Hormidas Dagenais was born on June 28, 1900.
Jules was baptized on July 7, 1900.His parents are Louis and Delima Dagenais.

Baptism of Jules Dagenais in Church Records

Family Of Jules Dagenais In 1911 Census Of Canada

Here is a summary of all the information I learned about my Great Grandfather Jules Dagenais and his family in the 1911 Census Of Canada:

Louis M Dagenais was born in August 1873 in Quebec.
Louis was married to Delima Dagenais (married name), Delima was born in July 1868 in Quebec.Louis was 38 years old when the census was taken.
Delima was 43 years old when the cenus was taken.

Jules has an older sister Anna born in March 1896 in Quebec.
 Jules has an older brother Wilfred born in May 1898 in Quebec.
Jules was born in June 1900 in Quebec.
Jules has an younger brother Leopold born in Dec 1903 in Quebec.
Jules has an younger brother Wilbrod born in Dec 1906 in Quebec.
Jules has an younger sister Corrine born in March 1908 in Quebec.
Anna was 15 years old when the cenus was taken.
Wilfred was 13 years old when the census was taken.
Jules was 11 years old when the census was taken.
Leopold was 8 years old when the census was taken.
Wilbrod was 5 years old when the census was taken.
Corrine was 3 years old when the census was taken.

Both Louis and Delima are Roman Catholic and our raising their children to be Roman Catholic.

Louis was a farmer. Weeks employed at the time of the census was 12. The earnings Louis made from farmer at the time of the census was $60. The hours per week worked was 60.
Louis couldn't read or write.
Louis could speak French and English.
Louis was French, his nationality is Canadian.

Delima could read and write.
Delima could speak French and English.
Delima was French, her nationality is Canadian.

Anna could read and write.Anna could speak French and English.
Anna was French, her nationality is Canadian.
Wilfred could read and write.Wilfred could speak French and English.
Wilfred was French, his nationality is Canadian.

Jules could read and write.Jules could speak French and English.
Jules was French, his nationality is Canadian.
Jules was in school for 10 months at the time the census was taken.

Leopold could read and write.
Leopold could speak French & English.
Leopold was French, his nationality is Canadian.
Leopold was in school for 10 months at the time the census was taken.

Wilbrod couldn't read or wrtie.
Wilbrod could speak French & English.
Wilbrod was French, his nationality is Canadian.

Corrine couldn't read or write.
Corrine could speak French.
Corrine was French, her nationality is Canadian.

William L Dixon In U.S. World War II Registration Draft Card, 1942

Here is a summary of the facts learned from the U.S. World War II Registration Draft Card, 1942 about  my great grandfather William L. Dixon:

William L. Dixon was born on March 12, 1894 in Parkerburg, West Virginia.
William was 48 years old, he resided at Addyston, Ham, Ohio.
William was married and his wife's name is Fannie. William was self-employed at time of filling out the World War II draft card.

Family Of Jules Dagenais In The 1901 Census Of Canada

I am currently making summaries of all the information I have learned about my relative from the records I have found on them on Ancestry.ca, I have been putting the information into sentences to start to tell the story of my relative's life.
Here is a summary of all the information I learned about my Great Grandfather Jules Dagenais and his family in the 1901 Census Of Canada:

Louis Dagenais was born on Nov 13, 1873 in Quebec.

Louis was married to Delima Dagenais (married name), Delima was born on July 18 1864 in Quebec.Louis was 27 years old when the census was taken.Delima was 36 years old when the census was taken.

Jules has an older sister Anna born on March 8, 1896 in Quebec. Jules has an older brother Wilfred born on May 14, 1898 in Quebec. Jules is the youngest silbing, he was born on June 28, 1900 in Quebec. Anna was 5 years old when the census was taken.Wilfred was 2 years old when the census was taken.Jules was 1 years old when the census was taken.

Both Louis and Delima are Catholic and our raising their childern to be Catholic.

Louis was a farmer.Louis couldn't read or write. Louis could speak both French and English. His first language is French.

Delima could read and write. Delima could speak both French and English. Her first language is French.

Anna couldn't read or write.Anna could speak French.

             

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