HOW WE GOT HERE

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Sometimes an interest in history and genealogy can inspire people to look beyond their own family experience to learn and share information about others.  This happened with Brian Nash who produced podcasts and YouTube videos with How We Got Here Genealogy.  It began as a hobby that he did on his time off from full time work and became a business.  I met him in 2021 when he contacted me to ask for an interview about my recently published book entitled The Loyalists of Digby. In subsequent years we spoke several times. He did other interviews including one on my book The United Empire Loyalists & You which was his first in a new series called Genealogy Happy Hour.

Brian Nash interview

Brian had a friendly and endearing manner that made him easy to like.   We became good friends.  Sadly,  Brian passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 55 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Below is a short video which I have prepared from some of our time together. 


Live with Brian Nash 

Brian developed his love of history and genealogy as a young person growing up in a military family that led him to experience life in different places across the country.   He attended university in Halifax and resided with his family on Prince Edward Island. 

To assist the family of Brian with his funeral expenses a Go Fund Me Page has been established that can be accessed at the link below:

Funeral Expenses for Family of Brian Nash

                                                            

Further Reference:

How We Got Here Genealogy videos on YouTube with Brian Nash, accessed June 2, 2026

Obituary for Brian Andrew Nash accessed on June 1, 2026

Genealogy Happy Hour Episode 1 - The United Empire Loyalists & You  interview with Brian Nash on YouTube in 2022, accessed June 2, 2026

The Loyalists of Digby by Brian McConnell, UE, published in 2021

The United Empire Loyalists & You by Brian McConnell, UE, published in 2022



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