Ancient Connections, a report found on FamilyTreeDNA’s Discover platform for both Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), can be used in multiple ways to enhance your genealogy and unlock secrets. It’s exciting to examine ancient burials linked to our ancestors and understand how we connect to them. Ancient Connections offer a wealth of information, providing clues that …
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Descendants of Philippe Mius d’Entremont Petition to Return from France – 52 Ancestors #476
More specifically, the descendants of BOTH Philippe Mius d’Entremont and Charles St. Etienne de LaTour petitioned to return to Nova Scotia from France. Just in case descending from one noble French and Acadian family wasn’t enough – two might be even more convincing. Two of Philippe’s sons married two of Charles’s daughters, and several of …
Maritime Scavenger Hunt: Where Did Philippe Mius d’Entremont Build His Manor House? – 52 Ancestors #475
During preparations for my 2024 trip to Nova Scotia, and after my arrival, I kept hearing that Philippe Mius d’Entremont built his castle or manor house on the east side of Pubnico Harbor, someplace near Hipson’s Bridge. Clearly, visiting that location was a priority. After all, Philippe Mius’s 1653 land grant was where it all …