Welcome to my blog!   This has been a long time coming, but I am finally here ready to share my current research, interests in genealogy and connecting with others that share my passion.   My hope is that what I share will resonate with you making you more interested, and maybe even more excited about your own family heritage...if thats possible?...lol. First things first....let me introduce myself.  I have been in love with family history for as long as I can remember.  It seemed natural to always want to lean in on conversations with older generations and understand how they lived, what they experienced, and how they came through those experiences.  However, it was the fascination of a military Silver Cross medal, and untold stories from Ireland that really fuelled my spirit of research.  Stay tuned for future postings on my findings! From Ontario, my focus in research is Canada, Ireland, Scotland and England, along with family surnames of Armstrong, Barker, Breen and Stapley.   I am