Can you find a Patriot or a Loyalist in your family tree? Start with these genealogy tips! Postcard depicting the Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts. Courtesy of The New York Public Library. The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was a turning point in the lives of countless families across the United States, Canada, and further abroad. If you’ve ever wondered whether your ancestors were involved in the fight for (or against) American independence, Revolutionary War genealogy can be an … [Read more...]
4 Key Steps to Trace Your Icelandic-Canadian Ancestry
Do you have Icelandic-Canadian ancestry? We hope this article gets you started on an exciting journey to discover the lives of your ancestors who immigrated to Canada from Iceland. Canada is home to over 100,000 Icelandic-Canadians, the largest ethnic Icelandic population outside of Iceland. Icelandic emigration to Canada began after the eruption of the Askja volcano in 1875. By 1914, more than 14,000 Icelanders—about 20% of Iceland’s population—had settled in Canada and the United … [Read more...]