I recently discovered that I am related to the very well known sports family, the Conacher's. This relationship is through the marriage of my 4th Great Aunt, Grace McLagan, to James Conacher. Today's post is about my 3rd cousin, Lionel Conacher, who was truly one of Canada's greatest athletes in football, lacrosse and hockey. A 2 time winner of the Stanley Cup (once with the Chicago Blackhawks and once with the Montreal Maroons), Lionel was truly a Canadian sports legend. Ple

Like everyone else, I have found my "free" time to be scarce at this busy time of year. However, I assure everyone that I am continuing my ancestry research and will be posting new web pages showcasing some of my exciting discoveries in the coming weeks. One of the more exciting discoveries recently has been with my family ties to General George Washington and my family's further role in the shaping of the United States of America. My discoveries don't stop there however, and