Scott Crevier's Family History Scott Crevier's Family History
When I first launched this website in 1998, I was pretty heavy not only into my genealogy research, but in writing technical tools to help me publish my data here on the web. The most significant such tool was a program called GEDCOM Browser, which allowed me to upload my GEDCOM file and browse through the tree. The best part was that it also allowed distant relatives to find me as they did their own research. I also hosted the family tree of a few friends.
But I've since shut down that service and now I just provide the stories I've written along with some links to other resources I've found. I hope you find the content here helpful as you build your own family tree. Please keep in touch.
Based on the origins of my 8 great grandparents, this is my heritage:
| Region | % | |
|---|---|---|
| French (Canadian) | 50% | |
| Belgian | 38% | |
| Norwegian | 12% | |
| Total | 100% | |
Genealogists use various methods to determine one's heritage. Many people submit their DNA to a company who then provides their origins (I've done this). If you compare those methods to what I described in the chart above, you'd be comparing apples and oranges. Additionally, the results of their methods are always changing. For example, I'm thinking of one set of my 3rd great grandparents who were both born in Belgium in the 1800s. Therefore, I consider them Belgian. But, research can reveal that perhaps their parents or grandparents moved to Belgium from another country. So, where do you stop?
The bottom line for me is that since I was born in America, I'm 100% American. But, the above chart is an accurate reflection of the heritage of my ancestors.
Last update: Tue, Oct 21, 2025