I have a much larger size image for those that might to examine it closer. 2560X1851 pixels, 745 Kb. Which family is this? My sister has been scanning old photo prints she has located, and this has been one of them. I’ve used it as the cover image for the “Scott Family Stories” index page

For various reasons, when my father passed away in 2001, there was no headstone placed at his grave in the Woodlawn Cemetery (Woodlawn Memorial Park) after he was buried. Interestingly, the cemetery is located almost adjacent to “Bailey Park” in Guelph – the name of his maternal mother’s family. After our mom passed, my sister

There are no photos that I’m aware, of the life of wee John Scott. Perhaps there is an as yet unidentified baby photo in the collection of old family photos. I was not aware that my grandfather Hugh Scott had an older brother. It was only some years ago, when I discovered the 1911 census

Introduction – “Aunt Millicent” To begin with, I don’t know much about Aunt Millicent; perhaps others in the family that may have known her better can contribute their memories (with due credit given, of course!). I recall having her visit Canada with her brother Hugh McDowell Scott in the late 1960’s, seeing her in 1970

When I first saw this scanned photo (although I saw it before, perhaps 30 years ago), it was right after some scanned photos of my grandfather Hugh Scott in America. So my brain was focused on that, and seeing the “Sunlight” promotional words and the fact the store window just seemed so… about marketing, I

With big thanks to my cousin Elinor Clements, I think it is possible to entertain an idea that we may have a photo of John McDowell and his wife Jane Finlay McDowell, or perhaps if not both of them, one of their residences in Canton, Ohio. I also realize I could be very wrong. But

(A word of thanks to “GenealogyMum” who passed on the census document to me that motivated this post). If you’re from Northern Ireland, you probably already know how the surname “McDowell” is pronounced among Northern Irish people where the name is not uncommon. However, if you’re Canadian or American, it’s a possibility you are pronouncing

Basic Facts About (James) Campbell Keenan Born about 1840, possibly Belfast Occupations: “Driver,” Royal Regiment Of Artillery, Policeman, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Spouse: Mary Mason Children: 3 Mentioned, One Located Registration: Thomas Benjamin Keenan (b. 17 MAY 1877) Last Known Residence: Peter Street, Hamilton Death: 27 JUNE 1878, Pneumonia Parents: Probably brother of Mary Keenan, who