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    1. Re: [TRIVVIES] Another new member
    2. lizzie
    3. My great-grandfather's sister Lizzie went alone to BC in 1902 and spent 25 years teaching mixed-race girls along the Skeena River. In middle-age she became the second wife of Rev. Alfred Price who was a bit of a legend around there, for his refusal to ban the Gitskhan language. Instead, he learned it and translated the prayer-book. He removed the rope down the aisle of his churches that segregated the Indians from the whites, and with a group of parishioners, built the church of St John's Kitwanga, which I believe is still standing. ... Lizzie Subject: Re: [TRIVVIES] Another new member Hello everyone, I live in (North) Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. My current interest is working on my family tree and Howard has been extremely helpful and patient helping me understand the Counties etc. in England. As for hobbies I love gardening especially growing roses. June -----

    02/19/2008 01:42:54