Search
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Join 4 other subscribersRecent Posts
Archives
Category Archives: McLeod
St. Patrick’s Day
Paying Homage to my Irish Ancestors While St. Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland as a religious holiday, today it’s a holiday where everyone claims to be Irish, wears green, drinks green beer, bakes Irish soda bread, and has … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, McLeod, Watkins
Tagged Elisabeth O'Rea, Oliver Ligget, Thomas McElroy
2 Comments
Wordless Wednesday 2/23/22
Posted in Anthony, McLeod, Wordless Wednesday
Comments Off on Wordless Wednesday 2/23/22
Changes – Week 41 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Coming to America Life is full of changes; nothing stays static even when we wish it to. One of the greatest changes in life that a person may experience is moving. It can be very stressful when it occurs because … Continue reading
On the Farm – Week 37 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
From Farm to Table Back in earlier days, cuisine was determined by geography and climate. The spices, vegetables, and proteins that were readily available were used to develop unique flavor profiles that were handed down. Food preparation traditions and customs … Continue reading
Favorite Name – Week 31 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Common or Unusual? The most popular name in my family tree is John. Then there is Stephen, Malcolm, Francis and Frances, Mary, and Sarah. Some of the more unusual women’s names in my tree are: Elvira, Orriminah, Otillia (nicknamed Tilly), … Continue reading
Fashion – Week 29 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
From Little Annie to Granny Annie Fashion is one way that we reflect our personalities. As we choose clothes, we select styles that showcase our personalities and the culture of the time. Fashion allows us both to fit in and … Continue reading
Conflict – Week 26 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Conflict Because of a Conflict Malcolm McLeod was born July 12, 1900 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada to John and Sarah (Liggett) McLeod. His family immigrated in 1902 and settled in San Bernardino, California. He didn’t have much education; he didn’t … Continue reading
Mother’s Day – Week 19 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Best Mother’s Day Present Ever I was born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1955. My mother was a very young mother. She and my dad were married on June 13, 1954 when she was barely 16 and I was born … Continue reading
DNA – Week 16 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
“Life is lived forwards, but understood backwards.” Soren Kierkegaard DNA results are most accurate when examined in conjunction with genealogical research. According to https://www.livescience.com, DNA findings are not an exact science because groups of people moved and mixed with other … Continue reading
Brick Wall – Week 15 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks
Confusion is Inevitable Brick walls in genealogical research are inevitable. Families tend to remember some things that are not actually factual. Over time, stories may become embellished (I have plans to tell a story later that my great grandfather told … Continue reading