Genealogy Chat

Thank you Sharrie and Helen. When my mum was dating my dad, his father told my mum that his side was from France. "One ancestor left France, lived in England just long enough to anglicize the surname, then immediately left for Canada." Turns out that both of grandpa's side lived in England at least 100 years -- I'm still looking for the French connection. :~) Luckily, I have other information about my "missing" gr-grandfather and HIS father; I was just wondering what could have happened in 1881. Thank you both for your thoughts.

1. Never trust official documents - certificates, censuses etc. 2. Never trust relatives' memories. They often remember things that never happened, or say things never happened when they did. 3. If you can't find him on the census, there are only two possible conclusions a. He was on the census, staying elsewhere and has not been recorded/or been recorded incorrectly b. He wasn't on the census - either missed off somehow or away, on a boat perhaps? Good luck from someone still grappling with 1. 2. and 3.!

Hi Lisa My greatgrandfather and grandmother were listed as being born in Ontario when they were born in Yorkshire.Also,2 of the 4 family members' names were misspelled.I have another family with some first names so oddly spelled I wouldn't know who they were if I didn't have other sources.I think some of the census takers were "creative" with the information given them. Good luck, Sharrie in Oregon

My gr-grandfather is not listed on the 1881 census (he was 32 years old at the time). However, his twin, who is shown as age 26, is listed with their father and siblings. My mum insists that Grandpa Robert never left Canada. Any suggestions most appreciated.