Built on a Strong Foundation: The Women that Came Before Me.

A strong woman is one who can build a firm foundation ​with the bricks used to block her path Every once in a while, I have one of those days that remind me that no matter what I am going through, I come from a long line of very strong women.  I…

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Donald McKenzie, Talbot Settler of Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

Donald McKenzie (1787 – 1874) Donald McKenzie, my 4th great grandfather was born in Scotland in 1787. He married Mary Catherine Clunas on May 30, 1812.  That same year Donald and Mary, immigrated from their home in Scotland to New York and lived there for a short time. Donald and his wife…

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