In some countries, surnames weren’t established until the 17th century or later. In England, under king Henry VIII, children from marriages were to bear the surname of the father, and women had long changed their last name to that of their husband upon marriage. Family names for nobility had long been established to indicate which … Continue reading Surnames
The Roys of Québec
I began my research on my grandfather's side of the family. My father's name was Tony Roy (Louis Antonio Henri Roy). He was the son of J. O. Henri Roy and Eva Castonguay and was born on 20 August 1910. I am truly amazed by how much I have been able to discover about the … Continue reading The Roys of Québec
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company on a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Appropriately said: the journey begins. Writing history is like going on a journey. A journey into the past, a journey into another place and culture, and when you go even more granular, a journey into someone else's life … Continue reading The Journey Begins
Family History Stories 