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Ambroise Abraham Richard, born in 1815 in a French-Canadian community in Québec, faced significant choices shaped by political unrest and personal circumstances. His decision to migrate for land and opportunity in Ontario led to cultural adaptation and the anglicization of his surname to Richards, impacting his descendants’ identity and legacy profoundly.
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On Genealogy: Part II – The Loyalists, The Spies, and the American Revolution
Edward Hicks Jr. was captured during the Revolutionary War and faced a rebel court martial. Despite being captured, he managed to escape to British lines.…
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On Genealogy: Part I – The Loyalists, The Spies, and The American Revolution
In the first part of this compelling three-part series, I embark on an ancestral journey honoring my 6x great-grandfather, 5x great-grandfather, and 5x great-grand-uncle. These…
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On Genealogy: Did My 3x Gramma Meet the Infamous Lizzie Borden?
The Lizzie Borden case has gripped the public imagination for years, with its layers of mystery and unanswered questions. As I researched my family history,…
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The Great North East Blackout of 2003
In August 2003, a massive power outage hit the northeastern and midwestern United States, Ontario, and a small part of Québec, known as the Blackout…
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