Relatively Speaking
Sharing stories to inspire connection
Relatively Speaking is the quarterly Journal of the Alberta Genealogical Society whose purpose is to support the goals of the Society by providing:
- a regular, attractive, high-quality periodical for our members
- articles of genealogical and/or historical interest
- genealogical articles written by youth
- information on family history, genealogy resources, methodology, research tips and collaborative events
- timely information regarding major AGS events and Conferences
Stories featured in our February 2023 Relatively Speaking
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We all know that AGS has wonderful volunteers because of the thousands of hours of service to AGS logged each year but, numerous Alberta communities are now also learning about some of them. Nine of our members have been presented with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals for their Outstanding service to their local communities and organizations. We congratulate them on this recognition of their community service.
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Stories from Relatively Speaking Journal
Each year for the past several centuries, February 14th has been a meaningful date. The significance? Valentine s Day of course! A special day to remember those we love and admire.
In Edmonton’s river valley an antique ‘penny farthing’ is kept in the city’s Artifacts Centre and identified by Accession No. 67-505-191. The owner of this bicycle was John Madison Payzant; he was a direct descendant of...
Because of their interest in family history, many genealogists inherit a large collection of family photographs (along with the unenviable chore of identifying and dating them). If, however, you aren’t fortunate enough to have access to...
My dad and his siblings firmly believed that the Millions family came to Canada from Grimsby in England, a fishing port in south Humberside, on the North Sea. Oral history indicated that the Millions were fishermen.