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past-presence.com Book review: In search of your Asian roots by Sheau-yueh J. Chao
Chinese Culture · Chinese Genealogy

Book review: In search of your Asian roots by Sheau-yueh J. Chao

November 7, 2020November 18, 2020 wanderernolonger2 Comments

In this post, I review the book "In search of your Asian Roots" by SJ Chao and ask: what genealogy problems can this book help solve?

Ah Yih, Ah Tat, Ah Tom – what is the Chinese name “Ah”?
Chinese Genealogy

Ah Yih, Ah Tat, Ah Tom – what is the Chinese name “Ah”?

October 31, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolonger3 Comments

In this post I explore the Chinese name "Ah" and discuss the implications for genealogy.

Chinese Genealogy

Legacy Tree Webinar: Finding Genealogical Data in the Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files (free)

September 12, 2020November 14, 2020 wanderernolongerLeave a comment

Don't miss the free webinar by Trish Hackett Nicola on Chinese Exclusion Act Case files. Register by Monday, Sep 14.

Chinese Immigration Act Case Files: Finding aids at LAC
Canadian Genealogy · Canadian laws · Chinese Genealogy

Chinese Immigration Act Case Files: Finding aids at LAC

August 29, 2020November 14, 2020 wanderernolonger5 Comments

In this blog, I explore the finding aids for Chinese Immigration Act Case files at Library and Archives Canada

past-presence.com Getting published in the Sing Tao Daily – 24 Jun 2020
Canadian Genealogy · Chinese Culture · Chinese Genealogy

Getting published in the Sing Tao Daily – 24 Jun 2020

June 26, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolongerLeave a comment

My article in the Sing Tao Daily is published. I can't read it in Chinese but I have tools I'll share with you, plus a personal memory of the Sing Tao.

Finding Susan: Exploring Chinese genealogy with Ancestry on April 21, 2020
Canadian Genealogy · Chinese Genealogy · How To Videos

Finding Susan: Exploring Chinese genealogy with Ancestry on April 21, 2020

April 17, 2020August 31, 2020 wanderernolongerLeave a comment

Join me on April 21, 2020 for my Ancestry Extra webinar on Chinese genealogy finds on Facebook Live. See you there!

past-presence.com Women’s History Month – Aileen’s Chinese Case File
Chinese Genealogy · Womens History

Women’s History Month – Aileen’s Chinese Case File

March 8, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolongerLeave a comment

In this post I explore one Chinese Exclusion Act Case file to bring you the story of Aileen Cumyow, a Canadian Chinese woman who aspired to be an actress in the 20s and 30s.

Past-Presence.com Artwork. © 2020 All rights reserved. Women’s History Month – Lily’s War
Chinese Genealogy · Photo History · Stories of WWII · Womens History

Women’s History Month – Lily’s War

March 1, 2020November 14, 2020 wanderernolonger8 Comments

For Womens History Month, I look at the hidden story of Lily's time in WWII.

past-presence.com 13 databases for Chinese Ancestry on Ancestry.com
Chinese Genealogy · Genealogy How Tos

13 databases for Chinese Ancestry on Ancestry.com

February 28, 2020November 8, 2020 wanderernolonger2 Comments

What's available for Chinese genealogy on Ancestry? I look at the records and show you how to navigate them.

Top 10 things I learned at SLIG 2020 Top 10 things I learned at SLIG (the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) 2020
Chinese Genealogy · Genealogy How Tos

Top 10 things I learned at SLIG (the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) 2020

January 30, 2020 wanderernolonger10 Comments

I spend a week at my first ever intensive genealogy conference and live to tell the tale.

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