A recent breakthrough has revealed ancestors who performed on the Irish stage in the late 18th century.
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A life full of loss: Mary Scott Mitchell
My great-great-grandmother Mary Scott Mitchell was widowed twice and outlived four of her six children. And death by drowning would play a prominent role in her family’s story.
Profile: William Patrick Walsh
My great-great-grandfather William Patrick Walsh was a Crimean War veteran who ended his days tragically in a veteran’s hospital.
The children of William Douglas & Mary Smith
A look at the lives of the children of my 3G-grandparents, William James Douglas & Mary Augusta Smith.
Profile: Timothy & Johanna Walsh
On this St. Patrick’s Day, I look at the life of my 3G-grandparents Timothy Walsh and Johanna Power, both born in Ireland.
They were champions
In 1921, my paternal grandfather played for the champion Toronto Falcons soccer team.
Lest we forget
In remembrance of members of my extended family who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.
A life cut short
On this day in 1915, my paternal great-grandparents lost a son, a victim of the sea.
A fine day for a wedding
July 3, 1948 was a fine day for a wedding. On that lovely summer day 72 years ago, my parents began their life together.
A house needs a grandma in it
Remembering my maternal grandmother, in honour of her 120th birthday as well as the 100th anniversary of her marriage to my grandfather.