52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2025: Week 34 (PLAYTIME)
Merriam-Webster defines playtime as:
"a time for play or diversion" 1
With this in mind I decided to write about my most recent researching relative - Edith Kate Dendy known as Edie.
Family research is my playtime.
I have written about Aunt Edie before, but this week I was researching her again after receiving her wedding dress.
My aunt was the keeper of the family stories, and after her death her granddaughter received this family treasure.
The last time I was back home visiting she asked if I wanted to be the keeper of the dress.
As the keeper of the family stories I promised to care for this family treasure.
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| 84 years after the wedding |
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| December 6th 1941 My grandma, Amy, to the left of the bride Bride: Edith Kate (Edie) Dendy Groom: Wilhelm Johanson aka Wiliam (Bill) Johnson |
I have been researching Aunt Edie and Uncle Bill this week as I document the dress before tucking it away safely.
I discovered the veil is missing, but the hair piece to hold it in place is there. All the other parts are in the box with layers of tissue protecting along with a wedding photo.
The dress is a very simple beautiful dress that is still in great condition. There are no holes. The dress could be worn, but first a bit of gentle stain removing would be needed for the cuffs and bottom edging.
This didn't stop my auntie (the previous keeper of the stories) from engaging in a bit of playtime with the dress
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| grandma, Amy, to the left of the 'bride' exactly like the original |
If you want to read more about the history of the dress (and the playtime depicted above) check out this blog from November 6th 2024
Remembering the relatives that came before us.
Edith Kate (Edie) Dendy
Birth 22 MAR 1911 • R.M. of Pipestone, Bardal, Manitoba, Canada
Death 21 MAR 1983 • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
and
Edie & Bill had no children of their own.
They were the favourite aunt & uncle for my grandmother and her family.
and
William (Bill) Johnson aka Wilhelm Johanson
Birth 1893 • Sweden
Death 15 May 1970 • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Edie & Bill had no children of their own.
They were the favourite aunt & uncle for my grandmother and her family.
When family treasures tell the tale!!!
This is why I search -
Cause ...
You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!
***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***
Footnotes:
1 Playtime definition. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved August 18th 2025 from
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playtime
Sources:
Playtime definition. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved August 18th 2025 from
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playtime
Photos:
Personal
Links:
Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks/
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