Bill's Genealogy Blog

Bill Buchanan is a long-time genealogy enthusiast, living in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada. This blog will describe my experiences as I research my family history and help others.

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I am a retired online school teacher. I love family history. Since 2007, I have spent much of my time providing part-time support for the world's largest free family history site https://familysearch.org This is very rewarding. I have helped others with the Family Tree and related FamilySearch products.
In 2010-2018 I served in the Edmonton Riverbend Family History Centre. I have a FHC blog at Bill's Family History Center Blog For information the Latter-day Saints and family history click https://www.comeuntochrist.org/

Sunday, September 14, 2008

After church on August 31, Judy and I drove to Lacombe to join in the celebrating of the 65th wedding anniversary of Evans and Myrtle Carson. Myrtle is my mother's youngest sister. She and Evans Carson were married in Antross, Alberta (a sawmill town that ceased to exist over 50 years ago) on August 27th, 1943. It was a wonderful family occasion. Evans and Myrt have always been willing to travel to family events, and it was nice to be able to reciprocate. They are warm, friendly and kind people, who find a lot of joy in life.

Carson-Ing Wedding August 27, 1943
Evans Carson (son of Cleve & Belle Carson) of Antross. Alberta and Myrtle Ing (daughter of Richard & Louisa Ing) were wed today in a wonderful outdoor wedding ceremony at the Carson home.
Myrtle was wearing a French lace wedding dress, long veil and carried a bouquet of red roses. Her attendants: Violet Ing, Myrtle's sister was her Matron of Honor and Fern Carson, sister of the groom, was her bridesmaid. Both wore long white chiffon dresses.
The groom was resplendent in his army uniform, and his best man, George Buchanan was dressed in a classic brown suit.
The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. McEhleran. A reception was held immediately following the service at the homestead.
On Monday, August 29, 1943, Evans left his bride and headed overseas for a three year stint.

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