Celebrating my first anniversary with a new edition of Facebook for Canadian Genealogy

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Gail Dever
Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.

Whew! I made it.

Today, February 16, 2015, marks the first anniversary of my blog. Thanks to all of you who follow me, provide comments, offer moral and technical support, make suggestions, and promote this blog.

When I began this news blog last February, I was unsure of my ability to maintain a daily pace — but somehow I did, with the exception of a one-day break on Christmas Day when readers seemed pre-occupied with family activities, not genealogy.

My blog posts about new online resources — from anywhere — and French Canadian and Franco-American research have been among the most viewed and continue to be so. A survey in August about why people join genealogy societies generated a lot of interest, and boy were there a lot of comments and opinions. The most pleasant surprise was the big response to the three-part series about books, O, Canada — Summer reading for genealogists, that contained suggestions from my friends and me. It was nice to know that many of us still like to read.

Facebook logoMost popular post — Facebook for Canadian Genealogy
By far, the blog post that attracted the most attention was Facebook for Canadian Genealogy in November when I published a 12-page list of Facebook groups and pages that can help us research our Canadian ancestry.

Updated, expanded Facebook for Canadian Genealogy
So, to celebrate my first anniversary, I have expanded the list to include almost 400 Facebook groups and pages — 30 percent more than the first edition.

I encourage you to share this new list, Facebook for Canadian Genealogy_February 2015, and send me additions, and join us on the Genealogy à la carte Facebook group.

UPDATE: You’ll find the latest Facebook for Canadian Genealogy list here.

Thank you for following this blog. Without you, I would be writing for an audience of one, me.

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37 Responses to Celebrating my first anniversary with a new edition of Facebook for Canadian Genealogy

  1. Lovelyn Campbell says:
    February 16, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Congratulations Gail on a blog well done. I have learnt a lot from it and it has helped me in my searches. Lovelyn

  2. Sandra Goodwin says:
    February 16, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Congratulations, Gail. I look forward to each post. Thanks for all your hard work.

  3. Jackie Corrigan says:
    February 16, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Congrats Gail!
    Always enjoy your postings and am in awe of your output!

  4. Linda Stufflebean says:
    February 16, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Congratulations, Gail. I enjoy your posts because I have some Canadian roots and also share with Canadian friends here in the U.S.

  5. Susan Gingras says:
    February 16, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Congratulations, Gail! Your hard work and enthusiasm for sharing with fellow genealogists is greatly appreciated. Always enjoy reading and learning from your daily posts!

  6. Jo Henn says:
    February 16, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Congratulations on completing your first year! Your blog has been an enormous help to me as I started to research my Canadian Ancestors. I recommend it to everyone I know doing Canadian genealogy (& I guess, now, to those I don’t know, too. And yes, the updated Facebook list will definitely go in the Resources as soon as I get to my computer!)

  7. Cathy Meder-Dempsey says:
    February 16, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary.

  8. Joyce young says:
    February 16, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Congratulations Gail!
    I have thoroughly enjoyed following this first year of your blog and exploring all your tips & topics. You’re an inspiration!
    I have even started a Facebook page for the Vernon & District Family History society because I was tired of telling members of all your tips one by one!
    The page is a huge step for me but with your example I hope to meet the challenge

  9. Celia Lewis says:
    February 16, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I can’t believe it’s only 1 year! Happy Blogiversary, Gail!
    I assumed by the quality and frequency of your posts that you’d been doing this a long time and I’d only just found you.
    All the very best wishes for the future. Your Creme de la creme posts are always interesting, as well, even though I have few early Canadian ancestors.
    Congratulations.

  10. Jana Last says:
    February 16, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary!!

  11. Norm Talbot says:
    February 16, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Gail, as a fellow Canadian, I applaud your efforts and appreciate the gems you send us on a frequent basis. Your recent Roots Tech 2015 blogs were especially timely and helpful. Keep up the good work! Bonne Chance!

  12. Lynne Willoughby says:
    February 16, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Congratulations Gail,

    I really enjoy your posts. You have a lot more energy than I do. All the best as you continue your blog.

    Lynne

  13. Pat Balkcom says:
    February 18, 2015 at 6:11 am

    Happy Birthday, Gail.

    I can’t imagine my first cup of tea in the morning without your blog in hand! Many thanks – great creative writing and great information.

    Pat Balkcom

  14. Jane Teskey says:
    February 19, 2015 at 12:15 am

    new for you to add Lambton County Branch- Ontario Genealogical Society
    you have a get Blog, I just found you today but I love what I seeing and will tell the Lambton members. Happy Blogiversary, Gail

  15. Garry says:
    February 20, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Thank you for your Blog Gail. What a tremendous contribution
    to French Canadian genealogy.

  16. Roger Robineau says:
    February 23, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Great work

    For the next edition:
    Les Familles Noel en l’Amerique
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/583326545106263/

    Faille Robineau Family
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1379932522247165/

    Roger

  17. Deb Hooker says:
    March 16, 2015 at 4:08 am

    Thank you for all your time and effort!

    For the next edition:

    Descendants of James Scullion & Sarah Catherine Kearney
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/341865739337262/

    Descendants of John Kelly & Julia O’Neil
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/765057633575724/

  18. beth page says:
    August 14, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Hi. i’m trying to tie my husband’s family to Samuel deChamplain. Have been told he did have children with an indian. A picture of Champlain is almost identical to my husband. We do not know much about my husband’s lineage, but is supposedly from the Quebec, New York, Vermont area. Had 2 aunts nuns in Quebec and only spoke french. Any help, suggestions? Thank you

  19. dealerout says:
    October 1, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Thank you for all your time and effort!

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