Edward Leslie Dixon 80th Birthday Announcement

Here is the 80th Birthday Announcement for my paternal grandfather Edward Leslie Dixon I found in the special collections record room at St. Catharines Public Library.

Transcription of text in the document:  
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! - Let it be known throughout the town that today marks a very Special Day in out Community. Edward L Dixon Sr. (of Yates), renown founder of DIXON COMMERCIAL INVESTIGATORS (since 1956) he reached the golden age of 80. We congratulate you Ted on this day and wish you our best. All our Love! Ted Jr,, Bronwyn, John, Linda, Elizabeth, Lisa, Jay, Jane, Andrew, Owen, Nancy, Sandy, Ginette.

Published by The Standard (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada), June 20 1998, p. F4

Found News Clippings In The Special Collections Room At The St. Catharines Public Library

On Saturday September 21, I  spent the day at St. Catharines Public Library doing research on the family tree. 
I spent time in the special collections room and I found the following:

• Hear Ye! Hear Ye! - Edward L Dixon, 80th Birthday Announcement - [about my grandfather Edward Leslie Dixon] (I took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Published in St. Catharines Standard, Jun 20 1998, p. F4 
• Middleman Lists 165 Questions To Guide Franchise Holders [about my uncle Edward Leslie Dixon Jr] ( I took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Had the date May 8 1976 wrote on the article - believed to have been published in St. Catharines Standard.
• Franchise Buyer Beware [about my uncle Edward Leslie Dixon Jr] ( took a picture of the article) Found in a yellow folder marked Dixon (SPEC COLL 929.2 Dix) - Published in St. Catharines Standard, Jun 21 2000, p. B1
• Policeman Also Wears Military Hat [about my uncle Gary Dagenais] (I took a picture of the article) Found in a black binder marked Cull/Daym (SPEC COLL 929.2 Sur V.15) - Published in Hamilton Spectator, Oct 23 1991, p. B4

I will be posted the articles I found in the special collections room in the next couple of days.

I found my Uncle Tom Dagenais' & Aunt Susan's(not sure what her maiden name is) marriage date on Facebook. Aunt Susan posted a post a saying want to wish my husband Tom a Happy 27th Wedding Anniversary on Sept 19 2019. Which lets me calculate the marriage date as Sept 19 1992.

I found my Aunt Pamela (not sure what her maiden name is) Dagenais' birthday on her Facebook page. Her birthday is Sep 5 1962. The Facebook page was viewed on Sep 28 2019.

Upcoming Genealogy Fair At St. Catharines Public Library

St. Catharines Public Library is holding their first even Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM it is a free event but registration is required. Go to the website for more information and to register for the event.

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club ID Cards for John Dixon & Linda Marie (Dagenais) Dixon

I found Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club ID Cards for my parents (John Dixon & Linda Marie (Dagenais) Dixon which the pictures of ID cards are below: 

Transcription of text in the document:  

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club Second International Convention July 12 - 16 1976
Ontario I
Name: John Dixon
State: Main Ont
Chapter: I Can

Transcription of text in the document:  

Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club Second International Convention July 12 - 16 1976
Ontario I
Name: Linda Dixon
State: Main
Chapter: I

Elizabeth Shirley (Ignace) Dagenais' Prayer Card

Here is a picture of the prayer card from my grandfather Elizabeth Shirley (Ignace) Dagenais' funeral:

Transcription of text in the document: 

Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais
Born: February 26, 1931
Died: February 11, 2003

The Lord's Prayer 
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
Lead us not into temptation, but deliever us from evil.

Amen

Roger Henry Dagenais' Funeral Prayer Card

Here is a picture of the prayer card from my grandfather Roger Dagenais' funeral:

Transcription of text in the document:   

 "We have loved him in life; let us not forget him in death." - St. Ambrose  My Jesus, have mercy on the soul of Roger Dagenais died, October 25, 1978 

PRAYER  Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe Thy judgment, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames, and do Thou, O Merciful Saviour, send Thy Angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace.  Amen  Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon him.  

HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME

Linda Marie Dagenais's Kernahan Park Secondary School Student Activity Card

Here is a picture of my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) high school student activity card.

Transcription of text in the document:      

Kernahan Park Secondary School  St. Catharines, Ontario   
Student Activity Card   
Name: Linda Dagenais   Grade 9  
Address:19 Manchester   Age: 15  
Principal: Ptt Pratt  
1969-70

Pictures From Lisa's Baby Book

Here are some pictures of my sister (Elizabeth) & I from my (Lisa) baby book. 

Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon's Hospital Bracelets For Daughters Elizabeth Jean Dixon & Lisa Marie Dixon

Below I found the hospital bracelets my mom (Linda) had for the birth of my sister (Elizabeth) & I (Lisa) 

Transcription of text in document:  

Baby: DIXON - Girl
Room: 217
Mother: Linda
Date Of Birth: Nov 3/77
Time: 11:52
Weight: 6 - 4 1/2
Length: 19
Head: ______
Chest: 30.5
Blood Group: _____
Doctor: Whyte

Transcription of text in the document:  

Bracelet 1: Dixon Linda  Girl Nov 3 1152
Dr. Donevan 14507

Bracelet 2: Dixon Girl Nov 3 1152 Linda
Dr. Whyte 14507

Bracelet 3: Dixon Mrs. Linda  23
Nov 277 #14507
Dr. D. Donevan RC

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dixon Linda Girl Dec 31 -2318
Dr. Norult 086719

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dixon Girl Linda Dec 31 2318
Dr. Rosenberg 086719

Another Day Antiques Business Card

Here is the business card for Another Day Antiques which is the antique store that my mom (Linda) ran.

Transcription of text in the document:      

Another Day Antiques     

Linda Dixon    
91 Geneva St,   
St. Catharines Ont. L2R 4M9   
(905) 688-5386        

P.O. Box 550     
Lewiston, NY 14092    (716) 754-2224    

Tues - Sat 11:00am - 5:00 pm

Family Tree Found In Lisa Marie Dixon's Baby Book

Here is a family tree I found in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting in my (Lisa Marie Dixon) baby book.

Service Record From Family Bible

The following Service Record was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

1975, Brother Gary is a Captain in the reserve Army Matilia 

Record Of Important Religious Events From Family Bible

The following Record Of Important Religious Events was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

Dec 1977 Elizabeth was baptized at St. Dennis Church in St. Catharines on Carleton St.

Lisa was baptized at Holy Rosary Church in Thorold on February 1st 1981

John Jr. was baptized at Holy Rosary Church in Thorold on June 12th 1983

FamilySearch.org Class Attended At. St. Catharines Public Library

Today I attended the FamilySearch.org class at St. Catharines Public Library from 2pm to 4pm. In this class, we learned what is available on FamilySearch.org to search for free from anywhere. Which you can search family trees (submitted by users), historical records, user-submitted genealogies, FamilySearch Wiki, digitized books available for public use, and memories (submitted by users). 

We learned how to submit your own tree to FamilySearch.org, search the website for records, memories, trees, etc; how to add your own memories on FamilySearch.org 

Also learned that St. Catharines Public Library is an affiliated library with FamilySearch.org which means some images for records might be locked as it is actually on another website which is a paid website. But since the St. Catharines Public Library is affiliated library you can view those records at the library using one of the computers with their IP addresses and save the image of the record to a flash drive.

Record Of Important General Events From Family Bible

The following Record Of Important General Events was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

June 15th 1974 Fary & Judy's Wedding Day

Aug 10th 1975 our first wedding anniversary - I still love John more than ever if not more & I'm sure its more

Nov 3 1977 our first child Elizabeth Jean was born at 11:58 AM 6lbs 4oz

Oct 25/78 Dad died at 1:15pm at General Hospital [refering to Roger Henry Dagenais]

Dec 31, 1980 our 2nd child Lisa Marie was born at 11:18 PM 4lbs 8oz

Jan 30 1982 I had a miscarriage & I lost our baby, was approx. 4 to 6 weeks pregnant.

March 27, 1983, our 3rd child is born a son John Marshall Dixon Jr at 7:31 AM 5lbs 8ozs

Napkin From Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon's Wedding & Linda's Wedding Carasage

Below is a picture of a napkin that my parents (Linda Marie Dagenais & John Marshall Dixon) had at their wedding which was on August 10, 1974.

Also a picture of my mom's (Linda) wedding carasage.

Deaths From Family Bible

The following Deaths was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

Roger Henry Dagenais passed away Oct 25, 1978 at the General Hospital in St. Catharines

Al George Dabbing passed away April 3/80 in Calagary Alberta

Jules Dagenais (Grandfather) passed away April 5/50 in Pembroke

Edwina Lance passed away March 2 in 1980 Ottawa

July 8, 1986 John's mother died at home of heart failure. A very sad day as we will always think about her & our love for her will never die. She was a perfect grandmother to our children.

Birth Dates Of Children From Family Bible

The following Birth Dates of Our Children was in found in the Family Bible written in my mom's (Linda Marie Dagenais) handwriting.

Transcription of text in the document:  

FIRST CHILD
NAME: Elizabeth Jean Dixon
DATE OF BIRTH: November 3, 1977
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Catharines General Hos.
BAPITIZED: Dec 9, 1977 St. Dennis Church

SECOND CHILD
NAME: Lisa Marie Dixon
DATE OF BIRTH: Dec 31, 1980
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Catharines General Hos.
BAPTIZED: Feb 1, 1981 Holy Rosary

In between Lisa & John Jr., I lost a baby. I had a miscarriage.

THIRD CHILD
NAME: John Marshall Dixon Jr
DATE OF BIRTH: March 27, 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Catharines General Hospt.
BAPTIZED: June 12, 1983 Holy Rosary

MyHeritage.com - Billions Grave Record Found For Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais

My online family tree on MyHeritage.com found a record hint on BillionGraves for my grandmother (Elizabeth Shirley Dagenais)

I reviewed the information of record hint found on BillionGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on  MyHeritage.com

MyHeritage.com - Billions Grave Record Found For Linda Marie Dixon

My online family tree on MyHeritage.com found a record hint on BillionGraves for my mom (Linda Marie Dixon)

I reviewed the information of record hint found on BillionGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on  MyHeritage.com

FamilySearch.org - Billions Grave Record Found For Anne Louise Marie Dixon

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on BillionGrave.com for my niece (Anne Louise Marie Dixon)

I reviewed the information of record hint found on BillionGrave.com and attached it to my family tree on FamilySearch.org 

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Anne Louise Marie Dixon

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for my niece (Anne Louise Marie Dixon)

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 Anne Louise Marie Dixon is managed by me.

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Jules Hormidas Dagenais

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for my great-grandfather (Jules Hormidas Dagenais).

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 Jules Hormidas Dagenais is managed by me.

Ancestry News Update/Upcoming Genealogy Class

I currently don't have a paid membership for Ancestry.com as I am trying to save money with genealogy. I have been doing lots of research at the St. Catharines Public Library using the Ancestry Library Edition at the library so I can still search on Ancestry and you can be sent the records home thru email. I have also been using FamilySearch.org a lot to do searches about my ancestors as it is free to use. 

Another reason I currently not paying for Ancestry.com is I am trying to organize all my research in Family Tree Maker 2017. A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog about creating a task list in Family Tree Maker 2017. And I mention that in the personal notes I am created a timeline of the person's life, and the research notes I am adding notes to help with my research. And I would like to work on this before I go back to having a paid Ancestry.com membership.

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, I will be taking a class a the St. Catharines  Public Library on FamilySearch.org from 2:00pm - 4:00pm it is a free class but if you want the handouts you need to pay $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. 

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Edward Leslie Dixon Sr

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for paternal grandfather (Edward Leslie Dixon Sr)

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 Edward Leslie Dixon Sr. is managed by me.

Learned The Newspaper Jules Dagenais' Obituary Was Published In

I have learned from my second cousin Michelle Legault what newspaper Jules Dagenais' Obituary was published in, but Michelle didn't know the exact date it was published on. It was published in The Pembroke Observer.

Below is the conversation thru comments posted on Michelle's family tree on Ancestry.com to the image of Jules Dagenais' Obituary where I was asking what newspaper and when it was published.

Family Tree Maker 2017 - Task List

I just finished creating a task list in Family Tree Maker 2017, of things I need to work on for the family tree. I currently have 2213 tasks created to work on, it might seem overwhelming but a lot of the tasks are created for information that I need to find out for relatives in my family tree that I don't know. So I created the task list so I know to be looking for that information. 

The types of tasks I have created in Family Tree Maker are:

• In personal notes - create a timeline of life with events, including birthdates of siblings, children, grandchildren, family events etc, it happened while the person was living.
• In research notes - add any notes to help with your research. Example if you estimate a year of an event etc.
• Need to find out the birthdate
• Need to find out the birthplace
• Need to find out the marriage date
• Need to find out the marriage location
• Need to make sure all facts are noted and sourced for records 

Among other tasks related to missing information for a specific person or data entry errors.

Screenshot of task list from Family Tree Maker 2017

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Jean Gertrude Marshall

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for paternal grandmother (Jean Gertrude Marshall)

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 Jean Gertrude Marshall is managed by me.

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Roger Henry Dagenais

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for maternal grandfather (Roger Henry Dagenais)

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 Roger Henry Dagenais is managed by me.

FamilySearch.org - Find A Grave Record Found For Elizabeth Shirley Ignace Dagenais

My online family tree on FamilySearch.org found a record hint on FindAGrave.com for my maternal grandmother (Elizabeth Shirley Ignace Dagenais)

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 Elizabeth Shirley Ignace Dagenais is managed by me.

FamilySearch.org - Found William Dixon's World War II Draft Card

Through doing searches on my family tree on FamilySearch.org I found my great-grandfather's (William Dixon) World War II Draft Card, 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 for the World War II Draft Card, you get to view the index of information as well as the image of the World War II Draft Card.

Index Of World War II Draft Card of William Dixon

World War II Draft Card of William Dixon

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 know the information on FindAGrave hint is corrected as it is the memorial for Linda Marie Dagenais Dixon is managed by me.

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.

Delayed Birth Certificate of William Leslie Dixon

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

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 

Index Of 1911 Census of Jules Dagenais & family

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.

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.