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Cartoonist's Genealogy Quest for Canadian Citizenship
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Greg Kearney, a cartoonist from Topeka, Kansas, is leveraging the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints database to help his wife claim Canadian citizenship. Tracing her roots back to her great-grandfather in Quebec, they discovered a rich genealogy trail dating back to the 1600s, linking her to the Kings Daughters. This journey was sparked by Canadas new Bill C-3, the Lost Canadians Act, which allows individuals with any direct ancestor born in Canada to apply for citizenship. FamilySearch, the Churchs massive archive with 30 million Canadian records, has seen a surge in Americans seeking proof. Kearney emphasizes that while the database provides clues and scans of original documents, real documents must be obtained to complete the citizenship process. He is now working with a lawyer to finalize his wifes paperwork, excited about the prospect of welcoming dedicated individuals to Canada.
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