Summary:
Was your ancestor “just a farmer”? If so, was that all he/she was? Social history of the farming family reveals much for genealogists.
Outline:
I Historical farming in Canada
II How farming was different in other countries
III Importance of farming to the settling of regions
IV Issues and problems for the farmers
V Ways to learn about your farming ancestors

Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD – This link will take you to Jean’s speaker page where you will find a video interview about her talks and a little bit of personal family history information.
Thank you Jean! [submitted by Penny Allen]
Jean Hibben