SusanM
@samcaligal.bsky.social
Family historian, travel enthusiast, ret. public health nurse, reader, writer, & researcher, author of two books on early French-Canadian history. California - USA
Website: www.tracingsbysam.com
Website: www.tracingsbysam.com
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your pioneer ancestors of 17th century New France. Available on Amazon.
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your pioneer ancestors of 17th century New France. Available on Amazon.
Respite from all the postings on the Epstein files — a bit of beauty in my corner of the world. Deep cleansing breath.
November 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Respite from all the postings on the Epstein files — a bit of beauty in my corner of the world. Deep cleansing breath.
I voted — Yes on 50.
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I voted — Yes on 50.
A small ceramic flower pot — Graveside ornament on my uncle’s grave.
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A small ceramic flower pot — Graveside ornament on my uncle’s grave.
I voted— yes on Prop 50 — and mailed in my ballot. An important election. If unsure why, read up on the issue.
October 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I voted— yes on Prop 50 — and mailed in my ballot. An important election. If unsure why, read up on the issue.
Another photo from London
October 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Another photo from London
Not good at guessing numbers, but lots of people showed up in Walnut Creek CA — all peaceful 😌
October 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Not good at guessing numbers, but lots of people showed up in Walnut Creek CA — all peaceful 😌
Benny should have another look.
October 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Benny should have another look.
Granddaughter protesting in front of the US embassy in London.
October 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Granddaughter protesting in front of the US embassy in London.
Great showing in Walnut Creek CA
October 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Great showing in Walnut Creek CA
I hope every elected Democrat in America shows up at one of the No Kings protests. No excuses.
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I hope every elected Democrat in America shows up at one of the No Kings protests. No excuses.
Granddaughter outside the embassy in London.
October 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Granddaughter outside the embassy in London.
The history of a place adds significantly to stories of our ancestors. Community defined their lives in so many ways. My German Bohemian ancestry —
www.tracingsbysam.com/germboh.html
#FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies
www.tracingsbysam.com/germboh.html
#FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The history of a place adds significantly to stories of our ancestors. Community defined their lives in so many ways. My German Bohemian ancestry —
www.tracingsbysam.com/germboh.html
#FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies
www.tracingsbysam.com/germboh.html
#FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies
Use local history to paint a more complete picture of your ancestors’ lives. October is #FamilyHistory month. If you have French-Canadian ancestors dating back to the 17th century, I believe you will find these two books useful in understanding and compiling their story.
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Use local history to paint a more complete picture of your ancestors’ lives. October is #FamilyHistory month. If you have French-Canadian ancestors dating back to the 17th century, I believe you will find these two books useful in understanding and compiling their story.
October 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#Genealogy Tip Use local history to paint a more complete picture of your ancestor’s life. If you have #FrenchCanadian ancestry dating back to 17th century Montreal, this book will be useful.
September 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Genealogy Tip Use local history to paint a more complete picture of your ancestor’s life. If you have #FrenchCanadian ancestry dating back to 17th century Montreal, this book will be useful.
French-Canadian #FamilyHistory
For more information on the pioneer women who settled in Montreal, the ordinary as well as the prominent, read The Women of Ville Marie, available on Amazon in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
For more information on the pioneer women who settled in Montreal, the ordinary as well as the prominent, read The Women of Ville Marie, available on Amazon in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
September 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
French-Canadian #FamilyHistory
For more information on the pioneer women who settled in Montreal, the ordinary as well as the prominent, read The Women of Ville Marie, available on Amazon in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
For more information on the pioneer women who settled in Montreal, the ordinary as well as the prominent, read The Women of Ville Marie, available on Amazon in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
I invite you to read my chapter on the massacre at Lachine on Montreal Island in 1689. Go to my webpage and download the chapter for free.
#FrenchCanadian history #Genealogy
Tracingsbysam.com/villemarie.html
#FrenchCanadian history #Genealogy
Tracingsbysam.com/villemarie.html
September 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I invite you to read my chapter on the massacre at Lachine on Montreal Island in 1689. Go to my webpage and download the chapter for free.
#FrenchCanadian history #Genealogy
Tracingsbysam.com/villemarie.html
#FrenchCanadian history #Genealogy
Tracingsbysam.com/villemarie.html
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your 17th century pioneer ancestors in New France. Available on Amazon in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
September 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your 17th century pioneer ancestors in New France. Available on Amazon in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Check out La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan (SFRSC). Lots of great information on the young French women who immigrated to Canada and were known as Daughters of the King! #FrenchCanadian Ancestry fillesduroi.org
September 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Check out La Société des Filles du roi et soldats du Carignan (SFRSC). Lots of great information on the young French women who immigrated to Canada and were known as Daughters of the King! #FrenchCanadian Ancestry fillesduroi.org
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your 17th century pioneer ancestors in New France. Available on Amazon in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
August 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
To those with #FrenchCanadian ancestry—These two books will provide context for the stories of your 17th century pioneer ancestors in New France. Available on Amazon in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Look again! You may be pleasantly surprised to find new documents that add to the #FamilyHistory for forebears previously researched. 🙂
August 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Look again! You may be pleasantly surprised to find new documents that add to the #FamilyHistory for forebears previously researched. 🙂
A history of Montreal’s founding and early years, with an emphasis on the lives of the women, the ordinary as well as the prominent, who settled there.
August 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A history of Montreal’s founding and early years, with an emphasis on the lives of the women, the ordinary as well as the prominent, who settled there.