In July of 2025, FHSNL hosted a 2-day genealogy conference in St. John's.

Slides and a video recording from the presentation given by Willeen Keough are shown below.

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Speaker: Willeen Keough

Title: "Two brothers came out from Ireland...": But what did their sisters decide to do?

Discover Newfoundland’s hidden histories with Willeen G. Keough, a distinguished historian who has dedicated her career to shining a light on the gender, ethnicity, and everyday lives often overlooked in traditional narratives. In this compelling presentation, Dr. Keough will challenge the familiar family history trope of “two or three or four brothers came out from Ireland (or England)” by uncovering the remarkable roles women played in the cod fishery and early settlements. With vivid anecdotes and cutting-edge research techniques, she will inspire you to rethink the stories that shaped Newfoundland’s past.

 

 

To see other presentations from the conference, click here.