Ken McKinlay

Ken McKinlay’s foray into his family tree research started with three simple family stories that he wanted to confirm or refute. Even though the truths behind those initial tales have been uncovered, more questions continue to surface needing answers. He has now been researching his and other family trees for over 20 years. Although initially making use of the Internet as his primary means of locating relevant documents he now also spends time in archives and libraries looking for those hard to find clues. His presentations generally focus on methodologies and providing the skills needed to help solve those brick wall problems. He has a genealogy related blog at Family Tree Knots (https://familytreeknots.blogspot.com/) where he shares the methodologies that he uses in his own research.

Ken's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Fri, June 20 2025: 18:00 UTC
Exploring Library and Archives Canada Online
Fri, June 20 2025: 18:00 UTC
Over the past few years, the website for Library and Archives Canada has undergone a number of changes. For some long-time users of the old site, this has caused moments of frustration. In this talk we take a look at the new site, touch upon using the new census search system, and explore other resources they have made available to us.
Over the past few years, the website for Library and Archives Canada has undergone a number of changes. For some long-time users of the old site, this has caused moments of frustration. In this talk we take a look at the new site, touch upon using the new census search system, and explore other resources they have made available to us.
Fri, June 20 2025: 18:00 UTC