A Russell McGillivrayA. Russell "Russ" McGillivray has long been interested in family history. As a child, Russ felt a connection with his late grandfather, particularly as he struggled to understand his young faith. If only his grandfather had lived longer!

he ordained ministry was always an option, but in the end, Russ decided he could best serve the church as a layperson. He pursued an aptitude for mathematics at Queen's University in Kingston and the University of Waterloo. This led to a career in logistics.

Besides family history, Russ' hobbies include singing in church and community choirs and birding. He and his wife, Gail, live in Caledon, Ontario, where they are blessed with a three-acre property that includes a pond, woods, and wetlands. Read More Read Less