Letters

I have found some old letters that were sent to my grandmother. I will read them through and post any that are not too personal. I am old enough to remember a world without cel phones, texting, emails, Skype, etc. Back when long distance calls were expensive, hand written letters were the way to keep in touch with family. I glanced at some of them tonight. I see that some people seem to be responding to things discussed in previous letters.

If anyone in the family happens to have any old letters from my Nan kicking around with some old family documents, I would love, love, love to see them.
 
This short one was from Marion Bursey (Wally's wife) to my Nan Hilda shortly before she passed away.

Mongolian or Mi'kmaq Heritage?

In my family tree research I have found a little bit of information that indicates that there may be some Mongolian in my family. I have not found any specific names linked to Mongolians, however, some of my family members do have facial traits which clearly do not appear to be English or Irish. Perhaps it is Mi'kmaq I am seeing? I know that Julia frequented Bay St George, Newfoundland and that there were numerous Mi'kmaq families in the area at that time, including surnames Jesso, Benoit, Alexander, Sheppard, Blanchard, Quick, Morris, Madore, Delaney, LeBlanc, Morel, Butt, Cutler, etc.

I find this idea very interesting. Take a look at the features in some of the faces below and let me know what you think. If you know the connection, I would love more information.